Dexter Del Rosario at a glance
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Dexter Del Rosario
Biography
Professional career
- Judge, Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals, 2014-present
- Oʻahu First Circuit Court (13th Division) – Del Rosario held the role of a judge in Hawaii’s circuit court system, with terms reappointed multiple times, including a third term from April 8, 2014, to April 14, 2024
- Dexter D. Del Rosario held the role of a judge of the Oahu First Circuit Court, 13th Division, and retired in December 2016
- Dexter D. Del Rosario is a retired Hawaii circuit court judge who served on the Oʻahu First Circuit Court and later as a judge on the Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals before retiring in December 2016
- Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals – He also held the role of a judge on this appellate court from April 8, 2014, until his retirement
Education
- JD degrees from University of Hawaii
Additional information
- Retirement – Del Rosario retired from judicial service in December 2016
- Both BA
- His career spanned both trial-level and appellate courts in Hawaii, reflecting a broad judicial experience
- According to, Del Rosario held AV Preeminent® peer ratings, the highest level of recognition for legal knowledge, communication skills, and ethical standards.
- He was also recognized as an Avvo Top Contributor
- received the Avvo Client’s Choice Award
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Sources
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Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals current judicial profile
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