Clarissa Y. Malinao at a glance
- Current role
- Circuit Court Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Hawaii · State
- Judicial service
- Active
- Current term ending
- December 15, 2031
Clarissa Y. Malinao
Circuit Court Judge · Hawaii Circuit Court, First Circuit
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Biography
Judicial service
- Circuit Court Judge, Hawaii Circuit Court, First Circuit.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
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Camera Microphone Placement
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