Second Circuit Chief Judge Joseph Cardoza was selected as a recipient of the Maui News’ 2015 “People Who Made a Difference Awards.” Judge Cardoza was praised as a visionary leader,... read more
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Melvin Fujino addresses the court after being sworn in by Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald. Judge Fujino will serve a ten-year term from December 18, 2015 to December 17, 2025. Melvin... read more
On Thursday, December 17, 2015, the Hawaii State Supreme Court convened in special session for the purpose of inducting Shirley M. Kawamura into office as Judge of the Circuit Court... read more
At the opening of the Hawaii State Bar Association’s (HSBA) Appellate Section’s Annual Meet and Greet, Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald (right) recognized Supreme Court Associate Justice Sabrina S. McKenna... read more
On November 19, 2015, the Honolulu DWI (Driving While Impaired) Court held a ceremony to celebrate its 18th and 19th graduates. DUI defense attorney and DWI Court Committee Member... read more
On October 29, 2015, five Big Island Drug Court graduates were celebrated for successfully completing the program. Pictured (on the left) is the presiding Hilo Drug Court Judge Greg Nakamura... read more
Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald issued a Proclamation in honor of the late Takeyoshi “Mike” Maeda, a longtime volunteer with the Volunteers in Public Service to the Courts (VIPS), who... read more
On October 23, First Circuit Court Judge Steven S. Alm received the Hawaii State Bar Association’s (HSBA) 2015 Golden Gavel Award, at the HSBA’s Bar Convention and Annual Meeting.... read more
HONOLULU, HI – Attorneys who volunteered their time without compensation to non-profit legal services providers and self-represented litigants were honored at the Hawaii Access to Justice Commission’s 2015 Pro... read more
On October 22, 2015, the Honolulu DWI (Driving While Impaired) Court held a graduation ceremony to celebrate the dedication and success of the program’s 17th graduate. In speaking about what... read more