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# Dexter Del Rosario

Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals · Judge

## Profile

- Court: Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals
- State: Hawaii
- Role: Judge
- Service status: active
- Last verified: 2026-06-30

## Summary

Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge.

## 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

## 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.courtlistener.com/person/7206/dexter-del-rosario/)
- [Official roster](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/7206/dexter-del-rosario/)
- [Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals current judicial profile](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/7206/dexter-del-rosario/)
- [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)
- [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/7206/dexter-del-rosario/)
- [Dexter D. Del Rosario - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Dexter_D._Del_Rosario)

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