Darien W.L. Ching Nagata at a glance
- Current role
- Family Court Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Hawaii · State
- Judicial service
- Active
- Current term ending
- May 19, 2028
Darien W.L. Ching Nagata
Family Court Judge · Hawaii Family Court, Third Circuit
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Biography
Judicial service
- Family Court Judge, Hawaii Family Court, Third Circuit.
Education
- University of Hawai‘i William S
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
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Sources
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