Melvin H. Fujino
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Melvin H. Fujino was a judge of the Hawai`i Third Circuit Court of Hawaii. He was appointed by Governor David Ige (D) on October 21, 2015, and was sworn in on December 18.[1][2] He retired on June 30, 2020.[3]
Previously, Fujino was a judge of the Hawai`i Third Circuit Family Court of Hawaii. He was appointed by Chief Justice Ronald Moon to fill a newly established judgeship position approved by the legislature. Fujino took office on December 19, 2008. His term expired on December 18, 2014.[4][5][6]
Education
Fujino obtained a B.A from the University of Washington and a J.D. from Gonzaga School of Law.[7]
Career
Fujino began his legal career as a law clerk for Judge Philip T. Chun and Judge Paul M. DeSilva. From 1991 until 2007 he was a deputy prosecuting attorney in the Kona branch of the Hawai`i County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. Prior to his appointment, Fujino was working as a deputy attorney general with the Department of the Attorney General.[7][6]
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See also
External links
- Third Circuit (Hawai`i), "Judges Telephone Listing"
- Third Circuit (Hawai'i), "Official biography of Judge Fujino"
Footnotes
- ↑ Big Island Now, "Fujino Appointed to Third Circuit Court," October 22, 2015
- ↑ Hawaii State Judiciary, "Fujino Sworn in as Third Circuit Court Judge," December 18, 2015
- ↑ West Hawaii Today, "Kona Circuit Court Judge Melvin Fujino announces retirement," June 28, 2020
- ↑ Hawaii State Judiciary, Third Circuit (Hawai`i) Judges Telephone Listing
- ↑ Hawaii State Judiciary, Judge Melvin H. Fujino
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Hawai'i State Judiciary, "Fujino Appointed Big Island Judge," October 27, 2008
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Hawaii State Legislature, "Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1, Honolulu, Hawaii, 2008, Re: Jud. Com. No. 1"]
Federal courts:
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of Hawaii • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Hawaii
State courts:
Hawaii Supreme Court • Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals • Hawaii Circuit Courts • Hawaii District Courts • Hawaii Family Courts
State resources:
Courts in Hawaii • Hawaii judicial elections • Judicial selection in Hawaii
