M. Kanani Laubach at a glance
- Current role
- Deputy Chief Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Hawaii · State
- Judicial service
- Active
- Current term ending
- August 9, 2028
M. Kanani Laubach
Deputy Chief Judge · Hawaii Circuit Court, Third Circuit
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Biography
Professional career
- Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, the City and County of Honolulu as well as the County of Hawaii from 2003-2011
- From 2003 to 2006, Laubach served as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney with the City and County of Honolulu Department of the Prosecuting Attorney in the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor, Misdemeanor Jury Demand, and Felony Trials divisions.
- Between 2006 and 2010, Laubach served as Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in the County of Hawaii Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, where she worked on criminal cases in District, Family, and Circuit Court.
- Prior to serving on the bench Judge Laubach worked as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney with the City and County of Honolulu as well as the County of Hawaii from 2003-2011.
Judicial service
- Deputy Chief Judge, Hawaii Circuit Court, Third Circuit.
Education
- University of Hawaii William S
- Chaminade University of Hawaii · 2000
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
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Camera Microphone Placement
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Sources
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