--- title: "Christopher M. Dunn | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/christopher-m-dunn-deputy-chief-judge-hawaii-circuit-court-second-circuit-hi" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Christopher M. Dunn Hawaii District and District Family Courts, Second Circuit · District Court Judge, Deputy Chief Judge and Administrative Judge ## Profile - Court: Hawaii District and District Family Courts, Second Circuit - State: Hawaii - Role: District Court Judge, Deputy Chief Judge and Administrative Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-26 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - District Judge of the Second Circuit (Maui County) of the District Court of Hawaiʻi, appointed March 25, 2021, and currently serving as Deputy Chief Judge of the Second Circuit - Before joining the judiciary, Dunn was a solo criminal defense attorney in Maui since 2002 - Sworn in as Judge of the District Court of the Second Circuit (County of Maui) on March 25, 2021 - Deputy Chief Judge, Hawaii Circuit Court, Second Circuit - Appointed by Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald to fill a vacancy created by the elevation of Hon ### Education - Bachelor of Arts in English from Skidmore College in 1992 and a law degree from George Washington University National Law Center in 1995. ### Additional information - He had been a solo practitioner on Maui since 2002, primarily practicing criminal defense. - The Judicial Selection Commission will decide on his retention, with public comment opportunities open until November 17, 2026 Judiciary - Licensed to practice in Massachusetts (1995) and Hawaiʻi (2002) - Before moving to Maui he practiced privately in Massachusetts from 1995 to 2002. - He previously practiced in Massachusetts from 1995 to 2002 Judiciary - representing both privately retained and court-appointed clients. - Chief judge service: Deputy Chief Judge - The Judicial Selection Commission has invited the public to submit written comments or complete the Judicial Retention Evaluation Form (JS-P-081) regarding his retention. ## 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/christopher_m_dunn) - [Official roster](https://www.courts.state.hi.us/christopher_m_dunn) - [Hawaii State Judiciary official judicial roster](https://www.courts.state.hi.us/christopher_m_dunn) - [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/christopher_m_dunn) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/christopher-m-dunn-deputy-chief-judge-hawaii-circuit-court-second-circuit-hi", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/christopher-m-dunn-deputy-chief-judge-hawaii-circuit-court-second-circuit-hi", "name": "Christopher M. 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