Michelle N. Comeau was sworn in as Judge of the District Court of the First Circuit before colleagues, special guests, family, and friends, many of whom watched remotely. Acting Chief Justice Sabrina S. McKenna presided over the July 3 ceremony, which was livestreamed on the Judiciary’s YouTube channel.
Guest speakers included Hawaii State Bar Association President Jesse K. Souki; Hawaiʻi State Trial Judges Association Secretary Bryant G.F.Y. Zane; Judicial Selection Commission Chair Kamani B. Kualaʻau; and State Senate President Ronald D. Kouchi.
Comeau has been assigned as a District Court Judge and will serve a six-year term.