Attorneys
Rules For Attorneys
Attorneys play key roles in helping individuals seek justice through the courts. In order to maintain high standards of professionalism, the Judiciary provides rules for those who practice law in Hawaii
Admission to Practice
Rule 1 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Hawaii and Hawaii Board of Bar Examiners Rules of Procedure govern admission to practice law in Hawaii. The Bar Application and Instructions are available online.
Professional Conduct
Minimum conduct standards are set out in the Hawaii Rules of Professional Conduct.
Disciplinary Procedures
Rule 2 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Hawaii governs attorney disciplinary procedures in Hawaii.
Complaints about attorneys may be directed to several organizations.
Rule 7. Supervised Law-Student Intern Limited Practice of Law
Guidelines for Law student intern (Updated 05-17-24)
Find an Attorney
If you are looking for an attorney, you have several options depending on your case. We also provide a directory for bilingual attorneys.
CIVIL JEFS Information is Now Available
Go to the Civil JEFS Information Page for announcements, training opportunities, FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) and GO LIVE dates.
For future reference, bookmark this page:
www.courts.state.hi.us/civiljefsinfo
Successful Bar Applicants
View the list of persons who passed the July 2024 Hawaii State Bar Examination.
Bar Application Information Page
Download Forms and Instructions in Adobe PDF format.
Hawai`i State Bar Association
Get information about the legal profession in Hawai`i at the Hawai`i State Bar Association Web site.
Research Tools
Our Legal References section is a helpful resource for legal research, providing links to Opinions, Rules and law-related websites.
Remote Bench Trials – Attorney Training and Resources
Effective Virtual Court Appearances Judge James S. Kawashima
Membership Status
Check the Hawaii State Bar Association membership directory to confirm the status of an attorney.