--- title: "Catherine H. Remigio | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/catherine-h-remigio-circuit-court-judge-hawaii-circuit-court-first-circuit-hi" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Catherine H. Remigio Hawaii Circuit Court, First Circuit · Circuit Court Judge ## Profile - Court: Hawaii Circuit Court, First Circuit - State: Hawaii - Role: Circuit Court Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-26 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - Oʻahu First Circuit Court of Hawaiʻi (Honolulu County) and is currently assigned to the Criminal Division as a Circuit Court Judge - Judge for the O’ahu First Circuit Court of Hawai’i in Honolulu County - Judge of the O'ahu First Circuit of Hawaii - Partner at Bryant & Remigio, Oahu Deputy Public Defender, associate at Stirling & Kleintop and associate at Endeman, Lincoln, Turek, and Heater, and held the role of Grand Jury Counsel and CAAP Arbitrator - In Circuit Court, Judge Remigio has served as Deputy Chief Judge, Family. ### Education - She earned her law degree at William S. Richardson School of Law and BS in Foreign Service at Georgetown University, graduated from Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus, and was raised in Waipahu. ### Additional information - Circuit Court Judge of the First Circuit in Hawaiʻi, appointed in 2017, currently presiding over adult criminal felony cases, and has filed for retention for an additional term - As of October 2, 2026, the Judicial Selection Commission has announced her retention petition. - The Hawaii Judiciary's direct biography states Catherine Haunani Remigio was appointed to the First Circuit Circuit Court April 7, 2017. - 1 day ago · Remigio was appointed to Family Court in 2011. - Family Court Judge (Oʻahu First Circuit) for nearly six years - Earlier she was a Family Court judge for nearly six years - handling divorce, neglect and juvenile delinquency, and a per diem District Court judge handling civil and criminal matters. - Phone: (808) 539-4030. - Attorney serving Honolulu, HI. - She has also previously held the role of Deputy Chief Judge, Family Division Judiciary. - She has held the position of Deputy Chief Judge, Family Division and as Trial Judge, Criminal Division, the page's current position, presiding over adult criminal felonies. - She clerked for Judges Thomas K. Kaulukukui Jr. and Eden Elizabeth Hifo. - All ten result snippets and destination URLs follow; navigation and missing-keyword labels omitted. - Catherine H. Remigio is a lawyer practicing family law, criminal law. ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### extended coverage notice Scope: statewide Hawaii requires news media to notify a court coordinator before electronic or photographic coverage of a judicial proceeding, including audio recording, film, videotape, or still photography. Evidence excerpt: The news media must notify a court coordinator of their intent to provide any electronic or photographic coverage of a judicial proceeding. [Cameras and Audio Equipment](https://www.courts.state.hi.us/news_and_reports/media_guidelines/cameras_and_audio_equipment) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### camera microphone placement Scope: statewide Hawaii leaves courtroom camera and microphone placement to the judge and cautions that judges may differ on placement rules. Evidence excerpt: The judge will decide where cameras and microphones can be placed in the courtroom. Judges differ on this - so please ask. [Cameras and Audio Equipment](https://www.courts.state.hi.us/news_and_reports/media_guidelines/cameras_and_audio_equipment) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://www.courts.state.hi.us/judge-catherine-haunani-remigio) - [Official roster](https://www.courts.state.hi.us/judge-catherine-haunani-remigio) - [Hawaii State Judiciary official judicial roster](https://www.courts.state.hi.us/judge-catherine-haunani-remigio) - [Cameras and Audio Equipment](https://www.courts.state.hi.us/news_and_reports/media_guidelines/cameras_and_audio_equipment) - [Remote Court Hearings via Zoom](https://www.courts.state.hi.us/remote-court-hearings-via-zoom-or-webex) - [Hawaii State Judiciary judicial profile or roster](https://www.courts.state.hi.us/judge-catherine-haunani-remigio) - [ballotpedia.org](https://ballotpedia.org/Catherine_H._Remigio) - [www.courts.state.hi.us](https://www.courts.state.hi.us/general_information/contact/judges_phone_listing_1c) - [www.hawaiifreepress.com](https://www.hawaiifreepress.com/Articles-Main/ID/19132/Ige-Appoints-Campaign-Manager-Circuit-Court-Judge) - [data.capitol.hawaii.gov](https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2011/CommReports/JC5_SSCR1393_.HTM) - [www.facebook.com](https://www.facebook.com/PHinHonolulu/photos/judge-catherine-h-remigio-was-sworn-in-as-a-circuit-court-judge-of-the-first-cir/10157786293417115/) - [www.martindale.com](https://www.martindale.com/attorney/catherine-h-remigio-894190/) - [data.capitol.hawaii.gov](http://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2011/CommReports/JC5_SSCR1393_.PDF) - [www.lawyers.com](https://www.lawyers.com/honolulu/hawaii/catherine-h-remigio-894190-a/) - [Hawaii State Judiciary judicial profile or roster](https://www.courts.state.hi.us/judge-catherine-haunani-remigio) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/catherine-h-remigio-circuit-court-judge-hawaii-circuit-court-first-circuit-hi", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/catherine-h-remigio-circuit-court-judge-hawaii-circuit-court-first-circuit-hi", "name": "Catherine H. 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