#Maui judge
Eight judges confirmed across Hawaiʻi including Toma on Maui
Judges Jackson and Toma were confirmed on April 22; the remaining confirmations were approved by the Senate on April 30.
Judge Michelle Drewyer sworn in as Maui Circuit Court Judge
Michelle L. Drewyer was sworn in as a Circuit Court Judge in the Second Circuit on Maui, Tuesday. She fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Richard Bissen, Jr. who is now Maui Mayor. This was Governor Josh Green’s first judicial appointment.
Hawai‘i State Senate confirms Maui Circuit Court Judge Michelle L. Drewyer
The Hawai‘i State Senate voted to confirm Michelle L. Drewyer to fill the vacancy in the Circuit Court for the Second Circuit of Maui County created by the retirement of Richard Bissen, Jr. who is now Maui Mayor.
Michelle L. Drewyer appointed to fill judicial vacancy created by now-Maui Mayor Bissen
Governor Josh Green, M.D. has selected Michelle L. Drewyer to serve as Circuit Court Judge for the Second Circuit, to fill the vacancy created by now-Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen Jr.
Senate confirms Annalisa M. Bernard Lee to the District Court of the 2nd Circuit on Maui
The Hawaiʻi State Senate voted today to confirm Annalisa M. Bernard Lee to a position in the District Court of the Second Circuit, which encompasses Maui County. Her term of office will be for six years.
Kristin Hamman Sworn-In as Circuit Court Judge on Maui
The Hawaiʻi State Supreme Court convened in special session today for the swearing-in of the Honorable Kirstin M. Hamman as Judge of the Circuit Court of the Second Circuit in Maui County.
Judge Kelsey Kawano Appointed to Maui’s Circuit Court
Maui Judge Kelsey Kawano has been appointed to fill the vacancy on the Circuit Court of the Second Circuit. The judicial office has been vacant since the retirement of Circuit Judge Joseph E. Cardoza in June 2019.
Kirstin Hamman Appointed Maui District Court Judge
Maui’s Kirstin M. Hamman has been appointed as Maui District Court Judge, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Keith E. Tanaka.
Nominees for District Judge on Maui Announced
The judgeship has been vacant since the retirement of District Judge Keith E. Tanaka in August 2017.
Maui Criminal Case Filings Increase 50% in Five Years
In the past five years alone, criminal case filings in Maui County have increased by 50%, significantly increasing the workload of each judge…
Effort to Help Curb Evictions Expands to Maui
A grassroots effort called STAE or “Steps to Avoid Eviction” aims to ensure that landlords get paid the rent they are owed and tenants are not evicted.
Maui’s Judge Bissen is First Testifier in Legislative Pilot Project
In a first-of-its-kind, pilot project the state house will accept video testimony from neighbor island residents during a committee hearing today.
Poelman Appointed Maui Judge
Poelman was among a list of nominees identified by the Judicial Selection Commission to be considered for the Maui vacancy created by the resignation of former district judge Mimi DesJardins.
List of 6 Maui Judicial Nominees Released
The list of nominees includes: Brian A. Costa; Michelle L. Drewyer; Gregory J. Garneau; Kirstin M. Hamman; Georgia A. K. McMillen; and Lloyd A. Poelman.
Cahill Selected Again, This Time by Commission
The selection process was turned over to the commission after the governor mistakenly made his selection two days late, missing the 30-day deadline outlined in the state constitution.
Maui’s Cardoza Named Chief Judge of Second Circuit
Judge Cardoza succeeds Judge Shackley Raffetto, the Judiciary’s 2011 Jurist of the Year, who will be retiring at the end of this month after 25 years on the bench.
Senate Confirms Maui’s Heely as Family Court Judge
Maui Resident, Adrianne Heely gained Senate confirmation yesterday as judge for the District Family Court of the Second Circuit, on Maui.
Hawaii Senate Confirms Maui Attorney as District Court Judge
Mimi DesJardins was confirmed by the Hawaii State Senate today as Maui’s newest District Court of the Second Circuit. DesJardins fills the vacancy created by the promotion of the Honorable Judge Rhonda Loo to the Second Circuit Court on Maui.
Mimi DesJardins Selected to Fill Maui Judicial Vacancy
DesJardins fills the vacancy created by the elevation of former District Court Judge Rhonda Lai Loo on Maui.The selection is still subject to State Senate confirmation.
Wildman Withdraws as Maui Judicial Nominee
Joe Wildman cited an unresolved situation with his law firm as his reason to forgo consideration to the post.
