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The Hawaii State Judiciary’s First Circuit Family Court (Oahu), together with the Mediation Center of the Pacific (MCP) and the Collaborative Divorce Hawaii Practice Group (CDHPG) are launching a collaborative... read more

New state-of-the-art software helps the public fill out legal court forms For members of the public who do not have legal representation, finding the appropriate court forms and knowing how... read more

Poelman is Sworn In

Posted on Dec 17, 2013 in Featured News

Lloyd Poelman was sworn in as a Second Circuit district family judge on Friday, December 13th by Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald.  Proudly witnessing his swearing-in ceremony were (from left) Judge... read more

Approximately 300 students, who attended a Hawaii Supreme Court proceeding in Hilo on Dec. 3, were given an opportunity to participate in a question-and-answer session with Hawaii Supreme Court justices.... read more

WHAT: Hawaii Supreme Court Convening on Big Island WHO: Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald Associate Justice Paula Nakayama Associate Justice Simeon Acoba, Jr. Associate Justice Sabrina McKenna Associate Justice Richard Pollack... read more

During a recent visit to Maui, Hawaii Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald, joined by Second Circuit Chief Judge Joseph Cardoza and Judge Rhonda Loo, presented certificates of appreciation to... read more

Representatives from the Hawaii State Judiciary, the Access to Justice Commission and legal service providers have been traveling around the community to provide information and answer questions about various legal... read more

R. Mark Browning was presented the Judiciary’s Jurist of the Year Award by Chief JusticeMark Recktenwald on November 15, 2013.   R. Mark Browning, deputy chief judge and senior family... read more

The Annual Parole Completion Ceremony was held November 14 at 6:00pm at the Hawaii State Supreme Court Ali`iolani Hale. The Hawaii Friends of Justice & Civic Education recognized the hard... read more

The State Judiciary and the Volunteer Legal Services of Hawaii (VLSH) are pleased to announce that they will be sponsoring an “Ask-a-Lawyer” event for all Veterans who have served our... read more