Wrongful Conviction Resources for Hawaii

Below is our comprehensive guide to wrongful conviction resources in Hawaii. You’ll find information on legal aid organizations, advocacy groups, and support services dedicated to helping those impacted by wrongful convictions.

This page highlights Hawaii resources to aid in seeking justice, navigating the legal system, and connecting with advocates committed to exoneration efforts. If you know of additional resources that could benefit this community, please contact us to share.

Wrongful Convictions
Innocence Project of Hawaii
www.innocenceproject.org

The Innocence Project works to exonerate wrongfully convicted individuals nationwide, including in Hawaii, through DNA testing and legal advocacy.

Learn More
Wrongful Convictions
Hawai'i Innocence Project
www.hawaiiinnocenceproject.org

The Hawai'i Innocence Project accepts applications from anyone who has been convicted of a crime occurring in Hawai'i AND is factually innocent of that crime.

Learn More
Wrongful Convictions
Restoration of Rights Project
www.ccresourcecenter.org

Collateral Consequences of Criminal Conviction and Restoration of Rights: News, Commentary, and Tools.

Learn More
Wrongful Convictions
Hawai'i Innocence Project Blog
www.innocenceprojecthawaii.org

The Hawai'i Innocence Project (HIP) is devoted to freeing wrongfully convicted individuals, reforming policies that lead to wrongful convictions, and educating the public on the importance of avoiding such injustices.

Learn More
Wrongful Convictions
Innocence Database
www.deathpenaltyinfo.org

Search the innocence database in Hawaii for exonerations.

Learn More
Wrongful Convictions
Hawaii Criminal Defense Lawyers
www.criminaldefensehawaii.com

Offers criminal defense legal services in Hawaii, specializing in cases of wrongful conviction and appeals for individuals convicted unjustly.

Learn More
Wrongful Convictions
U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Hawaii
www.justice.gov

The mission of the US Attorney's Office, District of Hawaii, is to investigate and prosecute federal crimes and defend the interests of the United States.

Learn More
Wrongful Convictions
Hawaii State Government - Criminal Justice Division
www.hawaiigov.com

Offers access to criminal justice reform resources, including information on wrongful convictions and measures to prevent them.

Learn More
Wrongful Convictions
The 6th Amendment In Hawai'i
www.6ac.org/us-territory/hawaii/

The state Office of the Public Defender administers almost all adult and juvenile trial and appellate representation across the state of Hawai'i.

Learn More
Wrongful Convictions
Legal Aid Society of Hawai'i
www.legalaidhawaii.org

The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii is a public interest, non-profit law firm dedicated to achieving fairness and justice through legal advocacy and outreach.

Learn More

Hawaii Wrongful Convictions: Causes & Effects


Eyewitness Misidentification

Evidence Type

Insufficient Counsel

Defense Quality

Forensic Errors

Evidence Reliability

Coerced False Confessions

Interrogation Outcome

Personal Aftereffects

Post-Conviction Effects

Advocacy & Legal Reform

Justice Improvement

Judicial Error

Trial Mistakes

Sentencing Discrepancy

Punishment Inequality

Systemic Bias

Institutional Prejudice

Share this page with others!