--- title: "Katherine G. Leonard | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/katherine-g-leonard-associate-judge-hawaii-intermediate-court-of-appeals-hi" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Katherine G. Leonard Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals · Associate Judge ## Profile - Court: Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals - State: Hawaii - Role: Associate Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-08-09 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - Associate Judge, Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals (2008–present) - Leonard has been on the Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals since January 30, 2008, initially appointed by former Governor Linda Lingle to fill the seat vacated by the death of Judge John Lim - Associate Judge of the Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals, appointed in 2008, and has also held the role of Acting Chief Judge in 2024–2025 - In 2010, Governor Linda Lingle nominated Leonard as Chief Justice of the Hawaii Supreme Court, but the Senate voted 14–8 not to confirm her - In 1992, Judge Leonard joined the law firm of Carlsmith Ball LLP, where she was a partner for over 10 years prior to her judicial appointment. - In 1992, Leonard joined Carlsmith Ball LLP, where she was a partner for over a decade. ### Education - University of Wisconsin–Parkside - J.D. — William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaii - University of Hawaiʻi System ### Additional information - Acting Chief Judge (2024–2025) She is a founding Board Member of the Hawaiʻi Chapter of the American Judicature Society and participates in the ABA Appellate Judges Conference - Practitioner, 2007-2007 - Date of birth: 1959-08-01 - It’s many of those cases I most remember and treasure when I look back at my career as a lawyer.” Judge Foley’s ICA colleagues, Chief Judge Craig Nakamura and Judges Alexa Fujise, Katherine Leonard, Lawrence Reifurth, and. - She handled complex commercial, financial, real estate, environmental, trust, and business law litigation and dispute resolution - Birth place: Honolulu ## 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/courts/appeals/judges) - [Official roster](https://www.courts.state.hi.us/courts/appeals/judges) - [Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals current judicial profile](https://www.courts.state.hi.us/courts/appeals/judges) - [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/7202/katherine-g-leonard/) - [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/courts/appeals/judges) - [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/7202/katherine-g-leonard/) - [Katherine Leonard (Hawaii) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Katherine_Leonard_(Hawaii)) - [Wikidata: Katherine G. 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