Resources for residents of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau
General information from the Hawai’i State Judiciary regarding how to file for temporary restraining orders through Family Court or District Court.
Primary domestic violence victim assistance organization for Kauaʻi County with services such as managing the domestic violence shelter, advocacy/case management, sex abuse treatment, domestic violence intervention, and LGBTQ+ support.
If you are looking for batterer intervention services and anger management, contact the YWCA of Kauaʻi’s Alternatives to Violence program at (808) 245-5959.
Non-profit legal assistance in the following areas of law: family, housing, immigration, consumer, and public benefits. Legal Aid does NOT assist in criminal and personal injury matters.
Immigration-specific division at the Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi that provides free legal services to eligible indigent immigrants living in Hawaiʻi. Services include assistance with VAWA self-petitions, battered spouse waivers, T and U non-immigrant visas, and documentation renewals and replacements for green cards and naturalization certificates.
Professional association of more than 8,000 lawyers and attorneys in the state of Hawaiʻi. The HSBA provides legal referrals to the public with the following hotlines:
Legal organization that partners with volunteer attorneys to provide free or low-cost services to those who qualify based on income and legal issue. Attorneys can assist with Chapter 7 bankruptcy, small claims, landlord-tenant disputes, estate planning, family law, veterans benefits and pensions, and re-employment. Intake hours are M-F, 8:00am-4:00pm.
Non-profit organization dedicated to providing free or low-cost legal services for immigrants in Hawaiʻi. Services include legal counsel, U.S. citizenship and COFA identification assistance, and public outreach through citizenship fairs and “Know Your Rights” workshops.
PACT affiliate for Kauaʻi County with trafficking victim assistance, behavioral health support, and managing the family visitation center for supervised visitations.
Operated by the Hawaiʻi Department of Public Safety.
If you are a victim of a crime, you may be eligible for restitution to provide compensation for medical expenses, property damage, or lost earnings.
Online portal to the national victim notification network.
Sign up to receive updates on an offender’s custody status change or criminal case information.
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