Austin Hsu

Austin Hsu is a Staff Attorney with Snohomish County Legal Services (SCLS) licensed to practice law in Hawaii and Washington with a long history of public service. Prior to joining SCLS, Austin worked in the private sector as a family law attorney, as an Attorney Advisor for the U.S. Small Business Administration with individuals affected by the global Covid-19 Pandemic, as a prosecutor for the King County Prosecuting Attorney Office, and as a Deputy Public Defender for the State of Hawaii.
Austin has a passion for helping the public and in his off-time volunteers at various organization either utilizing his legal experience or helping cook/clean at various shelters. In his spare time, Austin enjoys traveling, fishing, eating, surfing, water sports, playing video games, and playing with his dog Kailani, as well as flying and sailing.
Bar Admissions/Court Admissions
Hawaii (2013)
Washington (2018)
U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii
Education
J.D., Western Michigan University: Cooley Law School (2012)
B.A. (History), Harding University (2008)
Honors/Awards
State of Hawaii, House of Representatives Certificate of Recognition for Pro Bono Services Rendered (2019)
Hawaii Legal Aid Society Certificates (2016, 2017, and 2018)