Public First Law Center – We Advocate for Open Government

We Advocate for

Open Government

WHAT WE DO

Advancing

Public Rights

Open government is essential to a healthy democracy.

Formerly known as the Civil Beat Law Center for the Public Interest, Public First Law Center changed its name to better align with  its mission to advocate for the rights of the public to have an open government.

WE OFFER

Legal Guidance

Free legal advice and representation on a select basis for government transparency issues.

Pathways to a Brighter Hawaii

Promoting transparency and responsiveness in government to serve the people of Hawaii.

Advocate for Change

Advancing the public’s rights by investigating questionable government activity, advocating for corrective action, and enforcing corrective measures in the courts.

EXPLORE

The Law Center

Discover information compiled on our cases, testimony, and other  helpful resources.

Cases

Review summaries and our legal arguments in cases to promote transparency.

Testimony

Peruse Public First letters and legislative testimony pressing for improved public access to government information.

UIPA Requests

Learn how to make public record requests in Hawaii.

Other Resources

View Public First reports and various website resources for federal and open state government laws.