If you need legal help with civil rights matters in Hawaii, understanding the local legal landscape is the first step. Hawaii attorneys handle cases involving discrimination, police misconduct, First Amendment violations, voting rights, and civil liberties, and the state's specific rules — from filing procedures in Circuit Court to applicable deadlines — can directly shape the strategy and outcome of your case.

The statute of limitations for civil rights matters in Hawaii is generally 2 years, though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through Circuit Court, and Hawaii's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The Hawaii State Bar Association sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on civil rights in Hawaii bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

The civil rights attorneys listed here practice throughout Hawaii and can be filtered by location, reviews, and experience. Each profile includes practice area details, office locations, and client feedback. We recommend comparing several attorneys before making a decision — most offer free initial consultations, which gives you a chance to evaluate their approach and determine whether they're the right fit.

For a detailed overview of how civil rights law works in Hawaii — including key statutes, deadlines, and what to expect from the legal process — Read our complete guide to civil rights law in Hawaii. If you're ready to take the next step, browse the attorney profiles below and reach out for a free consultation.

Elijah Yip - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Luminate Law
 1003 Bishop Street, Suite #2700 Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 892-3370
University of Hawai i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law (1996)
Cantonese
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Business Law
Eric G. Ferrer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Eric G. Ferrer
 P.O. Box 1218 Haiku HI 96708
(808) 250-6125
University of California - Los Angeles (1982)
California Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Consumer Law Education Law
Mateo Caballero - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Caballero Law LLLC
 PO Box 235052 Honolulu HI 96823
(808) 600-4749
Harvard Law School (2004)
Spanish
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Civil Rights Employment Law
Sherry Broder - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Sherry P. Broder
 500 Ala Moana Blvd. Suite 400 Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 531-1411
UC Berkeley - Boalt Hall
Bar #65304
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Civil Rights Medical Malpractice Personal Injury
Michael Henry Garbarino - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
GARBARINOLAW LLLC
 13-3863 Pahoa Kalapana Rd Pahoa HI 96778
(808) 345-7504
University Of Texas (1995)
Bar #10474
Texas Bar
Inactive License
Verified
Civil Rights Criminal Law Elder Law
Elbridge Smith - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Gilbert Employment Law, P.C.
 745 Fort Street Mall Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 523-5050
University of Hawai i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law
English
US Customs Court Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Employment Law
Roman Amaguin - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Roman Amaguin
 345 Queen Street Suite 504 Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 545-4151
University of Hawai i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law (1992)
Hawaii Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Employment Law
William Fenton Sink - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of William F. Sink
 735 Bishop St Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 531-7162
Univ of San Diego
Bar #3546
California Bar
Inactive License
Verified
Civil Rights Consumer Law Employment Law
Mark Davis - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Davis Levin Livingston
 851 Fort St Suite 400 Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 450-3004
Washington University in St. Louis (1974)
English
Hawaii Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Abuse
Robert Alan Leahey - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 87-1950 Pakeke St APT C Waianae HI 96792
(808) 744-9658
Creighton University School of Law (1989)
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law DUI & DWI
Emiko L. Meyers - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 4442 Hardy St 206 Lihue HI 96766
(808) 245-6688
Seattle University School of Law
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Divorce
Eric Seitz - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 820 Mililani St Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 533-7434
UC Berkeley - Boalt Hall
8th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law Education Law
Lindalee Farm - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1099 Alakea St Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 547-5600
William S. Richardson
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Legal Malpractice Maritime Law
Thomas Foley - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1620 Ala Moana Blvd Honolulu HI 96815
(808) 237-4100
U. of Washington
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Estate Planning
Richard D. Gronna - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 841 Bishop St Ste 2201 Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 523-2441
Univ of California Santa Barbara
California Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law DUI & DWI
John Hoshibata - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 Pauahi Tower 1003 Bishop Street #2300 Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 524-5644
Georgetown U.
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Estate Planning
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