The Jury Phone line is experiencing technical difficulties. Individuals who have been summoned to report on Monday, August 10, 2026 may go the to the Hawaii Juror Portal for the most up to date information for their case. The Hawaii Juror Portal may be accessed here: Hawaii Juror Portal. Please contact the courthouse you have been summoned to on Monday, August 10, 2026 if you are not able to access the Hawaii Juror Portal.
First Circuit (Oʻahu): 808-539-4360
Second Circuit (Maui County): 808-244-2757 or 1-800-315-5879
Third Circuit (Hawaiʻi Island): 808-961-7646
Fifth Circuit (Kauaʻi): 808-482-2349
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Criminal Cases
Lawyer Referral and Information Service
The Lawyer Referral and Information Service is sponsored by the Hawai’i State Bar Association, and is a free service providing names and contact information of attorneys handling criminal cases. While the referral service is free, you will need to make your own fee arrangement with the lawyer.
Phone: (808) 537-9140
If You Cannot Afford an Attorney
If you cannot afford a lawyer, the Office of the Public Defender may be able to represent you. Call the Public Defender’s office on your island:
- O`ahu: (808) 586-2200
- Maui: (808) 984-5018
- Hilo: (808) 974-4571
- West Hawai`i: (808) 373-7562
- Kaua`i: (808) 274-3418
Non-U.S. Citizens
If you are not a United States citizen, be sure to tell your attorney about your immigration status. You may be deported or removed from the United States if you are convicted of certain offenses. Your attorney can explain the immigration consequences.
