WAILUKU, Hawaii — The Second Circuit Court Annexed Arbitration Program (CAAP) is seeking qualified attorneys to serve as court-appointed arbitrators. The CAAP program provides mandatory, non-binding arbitration for all tort... read more
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HONOLULU – The Hawaii State Judiciary today announced changes to court operations in light of Gov. David Igeʻs plans to lift pandemic-related restrictions on March 26. “Given Governor Ige’s announcements... read more
HONOLULU – Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald today appointed two individuals to fill judicial positions in the District and District Family Courts of the First Circuit. Shellie K. Park-Hoapili has... read more
HONOLULU – The Attorneys and Judges Assistance Program Board (AAP) has two attorney board positions to be filled. The term of each position is three years, beginning June 30, 2022... read more
HONOLULU — Non-attorney applicants are being sought to fill a vacancy on the Trust Fund Board of the Hawaii Supreme Court’s Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection (LFCP). The appointee will... read more
Cynthia “Cindi” Punihaole hails from the Kona coast of Hawaiʻi Island, where her ʻohana has served as Hawaiian practitioners, teachers, and stewards since the mid-1800s. Growing up in the 1950s,... read more
Congratulations to Third Circuit District Family Court Judge Darien W.L. Ching Nagata on receiving the 2021 Outstanding Judicial Achievement Award from the Hawaii Women Lawyers. HWL and the Hawaii State... read more
HONOLULU – The Nominating Committee of the Hawaii Supreme Court is seeking to fill four attorney and two non-attorney positions on the Disciplinary Board of the Hawaii Supreme Court. Applicants... read more
HONOLULU – The Judicial Council is seeking applicants to fill two upcoming vacancies on the Hawaii State Ethics Commission. These terms will run from July 1, 2022 through June 30,... read more
HONOLULU – Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald announced today that he is seeking public comment on judicial nominees for one position each in the District Court and District Family Court... read more