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Lawyers in Honolulu, HI

441 law firms. Choose a practice area to narrow the list.

Browse law firms in Honolulu by practice area, check each lawyer's license with the Hawaii State Bar Association, and contact firms directly.

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Finding a lawyer in Honolulu

Honolulu is Hawaii's state capital and shares a consolidated city-county government with the rest of Oahu, so civil and criminal cases from the island are generally heard through the City and County of Honolulu's courts. As the center of the state's government and economy, Honolulu's legal market covers the full range of practice areas, with steady demand in real estate and family law.

Practice areas people search for in Honolulu

  • Real Estate lawyers in Honolulu handle transactions and disputes in a competitive island property market.
  • Family & Divorce lawyers work through divorce, custody and property division.
  • Personal Injury lawyers handle car accidents and other cases involving negligence.
  • Criminal Defense lawyers represent people facing charges in the local courts.
  • Estate Planning & Probate lawyers help with wills, trusts and settling an estate.
  • Employment lawyers take on wrongful termination and workplace disputes.
  • Business lawyers work with local companies on contracts, formation and disputes.
  • DUI & DWI lawyers focus specifically on driving-under-the-influence cases.

How to choose a lawyer in Honolulu

Confirm the lawyer's license is active with the Hawaii State Bar Association, which also shows any public disciplinary history. Ask about experience specifically with Oahu's courts, since local procedure and the island's separate court structure differ from mainland states. Get clear on billing — contingency, hourly or flat fee — and put that agreement in writing before moving forward.

Free and low-cost help

Honolulu has legal aid organizations that assist lower-income residents with civil matters such as housing, family law and public benefits, and the Hawaii State Bar Association's referral service can connect you with a local attorney for a modest consultation fee. The state's law school runs a legal clinic staffed by supervised students, and Hawaii's courts publish self-help materials for small claims and similar matters people handle on their own.

For a specific case type, try a practice-specific list, such as real estate lawyers in Honolulu or family lawyers in Honolulu, or browse estate planning listings more broadly.

Lawyers in Hawaii

This page is general information, not legal advice. Laws change and every case is different — talk to a licensed Hawaii attorney about your situation.

Updated 2026-09-28.