HILO, Hawaiʻi – The public is being warned about bad actors “spoofing” phone numbers from the Hilo Courthouse (Hale Kaulike) in an attempt to extort money from Hawaiʻi island residents. The Hawaiʻi State Judiciary wants you to know that, generally, the …
From left, Maulihiwa Weissman, Aubree K-aloha, and Julie Nacionales listen intently to the instructors during the Hilo Law & Justice Academy. HILO, Hawaiʻi – While many teenagers spent their fall break relaxing, 20 high school students from Keaʻau, …
Judge Wendy DeWeese, seated. Second row, from left: Judge Kimberly Tsuchiya, Per Diem Judge Jennifer Ng, Judge Jill Hasegawa, Judge Margaret Masunaga (ret.), Judge Darien Ching Nagata, and Judge Ronald Ibarra (ret.). Third row, from left: Judge Jeffrey Ng, …
Front row, left: Daylin-Rose Heather, Judge Melanie May, Estrella Gazman, Robert Soto, Nicholas Pregill. Second row, left: Kendrik Wong, Rochelle Leonard, Benjamin Leider, Lydia Grasso, John Hausler, Matthew Stubenberg, Carrie Ann Shirota, Taryn Tomasa, …
Sixty-one newly hired probation officers were sworn-in by Chief Judge Jeannette Castagnetti at the First Circuit Probation Conference. Chief Court Administrator Lori Okita and Deputy Chief Court Administrator Dwight Sakai presented the new team members …
Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald (center) congratulates, from left, Judge Brian Costa, Judge Steven Nichols, Judge Dyan Medeiros, and Judge Rebecca Copeland after they were sworn in as Circuit Court Judges of the First Circuit (Oʻahu). HONOLULU – Rebecca A. …
First Circuit Deputy Chief Judge Melanie Mito May is congratulated by Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald (left) and Administrative Director of the Courts Rodney Maile (right) on being named the 2024 Jurist of the Year. HONOLULU – First …
Posted on Sep 19, 2024 in News & Reports, Press Releases HONOLULU — Attorney applicants are being sought to fill a vacancy on the Trust Fund Board of the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court’s Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection (LFCP). The appointee will serve a …
Posted on Sep 19, 2024 in News & Reports, Press Releases HONOLULU — Attorney applicants are being sought to fill a vacancy on the Trust Fund Board of the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court’s Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection (LFCP). The appointee will serve a …
Posted on Aug 30, 2024 in News & Reports, Press Releases HONOLULU – The following individual has applied for an unpaid position on the Hawaiʻi Board of Certified Shorthand Reporters (CSR): April D. Gedney, Ralph Rosenberg Court Reporters The Board …
Posted on Aug 30, 2024 in News & Reports, Press Releases HONOLULU – The following individual has applied for an unpaid position on the Hawaiʻi Board of Certified Shorthand Reporters (CSR): April D. Gedney, Ralph Rosenberg Court Reporters The Board …
HONOLULU – Each year, Hawaiʻi residents fulfill their civic duty by serving as jurors in the circuit courts in all counties across the state. Jury service supports one of our most basic democratic rights — a person’s right to a trial by jury, and the Hawai …
HONOLULU – Each year, Hawaiʻi residents fulfill their civic duty by serving as jurors in the circuit courts in all counties across the state. Jury service supports one of our most basic democratic rights — a person’s right to a trial by jury, and the Hawai …
I was saddened to learn of the passing of United States District Judge Alan C. Kay. I had the privilege of appearing before Judge Kay numerous times before I became a judge. He had a brilliant legal mind and was always meticulously prepared. He was …
I was saddened to learn of the passing of United States District Judge Alan C. Kay. I had the privilege of appearing before Judge Kay numerous times before I became a judge. He had a brilliant legal mind and was always meticulously prepared. He was …
Posted on Jul 12, 2024 in News & Reports, Press Releases I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Rep. Mark Nakashima. He cared passionately about the people of Hawaiʻi, and was a strong advocate for the Judiciary, especially during the early …
Posted on Jul 12, 2024 in News & Reports, Press Releases I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Rep. Mark Nakashima. He cared passionately about the people of Hawaiʻi, and was a strong advocate for the Judiciary, especially during the early …
HONOLULU — Michelle N. Comeau was sworn in as Judge of the District Court of the First Circuit before colleagues, special guests, family, and friends – a number of whom watched remotely. Acting Chief Justice Sabrina S. McKenna presided over the July 3 …
Essay contest winner Amber Makino is pictured here with CJ and Third Circuit judges. From left, Judge Jeffrey Ng, Judge Henry Nakamoto, Amber, Judge Jeffrey Hawk, Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald, Nathan Makino, Malia Makino, Judge Peter Kubota, and Judge M. …
HONOLULU — On this historic day in 1865, word of the Emancipation Proclamation finally reached Galveston, Texas, marking the end of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth is both a time to honor the freedom and resilience of Black Americans, and to …
