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U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii
9 sitting judgesConfirmed from the official record
4 in active service and 5 in senior status. Newest commission first.
Source: Federal Judicial Center, Biographical Directory of Article III Federal Judges. Our copy saved October 16, 2026, fingerprint 92b677f26553b479.
| Judge | Appointed by | Senate vote | Commissioned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanlyn Alohakeao Souza ParkJudge. Active | Joseph R. Biden | 53 to 45 | |
| Micah William Janso SmithJudge. Active | Joseph R. Biden | 57 to 41 | |
| Jill Aiko OtakeJudge. Active | Donald J. Trump | Voice vote | |
| Derrick Kahala WatsonJudge. Active | Barack Obama | 94 to 0 | |
| Leslie Emi KobayashiJudge. Senior status since October 9, 2024 | Barack Obama | Voice vote | |
| J[ohn] Michael SeabrightJudge. Senior status since January 30, 2024 | George W. Bush | 98 to 0 | |
| Susan Oki MollwayJudge. Senior status since November 6, 2015 | William J. Clinton | 56 to 34 | |
| Helen W. GillmorJudge. Senior status since June 30, 2009 | William J. Clinton | Voice vote | |
| David Alan EzraJudge. Senior status since June 27, 2012 | Ronald Reagan | Voice vote |