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Drewyer Sworn In as Circuit Court Judge

Posted on Jun 14, 2023 in Featured News, News & Reports, Press Releases
Image of Chief Justice, Judge Drewyer, and Gov. Green.

Judge Michelle Drewyer, center, is congratulated by Chief Justice Recktenwald, left, and Gov. Josh Green, after being sworn in as Circuit Court Judge of the Second Circuit.

WAILUKU, Hawaiʻi — Michelle L. Drewyer was sworn in as Judge of the Circuit Court of the Second Circuit before colleagues, special guests, family, and friends – many of whom watched remotely.

Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald presided over the June 13 ceremony, which was livestreamed on the Judiciary’s YouTube channel.

Guest speakers were: Maui County Bar Association President Christina D. Lizzi, Hawaiʻi State Bar Association President Rhonda L. Griswold, Hawaiʻi State Trial Judges Association Secretary Judge James R. Rouse, Judicial Selection Commission Chair Kamani B. Kualaʻau, State Sen. Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran, and Gov. Josh Green, M.D.

Drewyer will serve a 10-year term.

Judge Drewyer being sworn in by CJ

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