Hawaii Judiciary Seeks Statewide Per Diem Judges

Hawaiʻi’s District and District Family Courts are accepting applications from attorneys to serve as part-time per diem judges, appointed by the chief justice as needed. Applicants must be U.S. and Hawaiʻi residents and citizens, have at least five years of admission to practice law in Hawaiʻi, and cannot be federal, state or county government employees. Per diem judges may continue private practice, but they and their law partners and associates cannot appear before the court to which the judge is assigned. A qualifications committee interviews eligible applicants and recommends nominees to the chief justice; service begins only after an appointment order and oath of office. Compensation is paid for days judicial services are performed, and application forms and submission instructions are available through the Hawaiʻi State Judiciary.