--- title: "Renee N.C. Schoen | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/renee-n-c-schoen-per-diem-judge-hawaii-third-circuit-hi" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Renee N.C. Schoen Hawaii District and District Family Courts, Third Circuit · Per Diem Judge ## Profile - Court: Hawaii District and District Family Courts, Third Circuit - State: Hawaii - Role: Per Diem Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-08-09 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - In private practice at Chee & Markham she handled personal injury and insurance defense - Her Hawaii County biography describes work at the Office of the Attorney General on tort litigation, civil rights and third-party lien recovery, and at the Office of the Public Defender on criminal defense ### Education - Renee N.C. Schoen graduated from Kamehameha Schools, obtained a Bachelor of Science from Santa Clara University - William S. Richardson School of Law — J.D. ### Additional information - Licensed in Hawaii since 1993, she was admitted before the U.S. Supreme Court, Ninth Circuit and District of Hawaii, and belonged to the Hawaii State and Hawaii County bar associations. - As of January 16, 2025, Schoen is the Corporation Counsel for the County of Hawaiʻi, the legal advisor and representative for all County agencies, the County Council, and County officials. - She recently held the role of a per diem judge before being appointed as Corporation Counsel in January 2025 - This role follows her tenure as Assistant Corporation Counsel (2017–2021) and Deputy Corporation Counsel (2007–2016) - Current per diem judge serving in the District and/or District Family courts in Hawaii's Third Circuit. - Listed among the Third Circuit Per Diem Judges for the State of Hawaiʻi Judiciary, presiding in District and Family Courts on Hawaiʻi Island. ## 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/district/perdiem/third_circuit) - [Official roster](https://www.courts.state.hi.us/courts/district/perdiem/third_circuit) - [Hawaii State Judiciary official judicial roster](https://www.courts.state.hi.us/courts/district/perdiem/third_circuit) - [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/district/perdiem/third_circuit) - [www.hawaiicounty.gov](https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/Home/Components/StaffDirectory/StaffDirectory/41/) - [recovery.hawaiicounty.gov](https://recovery.hawaiicounty.gov/departments/corporation-counsel/attorneys-practice-groups) - [www.bigislandvideonews.com](https://www.bigislandvideonews.com/2024/12/28/mayor-alameda-appoints-hawai%ca%bbi-county-corporation-counsel/) - [www.linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/in/renee-schoen-1888ab2b) - [www.hawaiicounty.gov](https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/departments/corporation-counsel/attorneys-practice-groups) - [bigislandnow.com](https://bigislandnow.com/2025/01/08/hawaii-county-council-unanimously-supports-mayor-alamedas-chosen-cabinet-leaders/) - [howzitkohala.com](https://howzitkohala.com/2024/12/24/mayor-alameda-completes-cabinet-appointments/) - [www.kwxx.com](https://www.kwxx.com/2024/12/25/mayor-alameda-completes-cabinet-appointments/) - [www.b97hawaii.com](https://www.b97hawaii.com/2024/12/25/mayor-alameda-completes-cabinet-appointments/) - [lawyers.justia.com](https://lawyers.justia.com/lawyer/renee-n-c-schoen-695828) - [Hawaii State Judiciary judicial profile or roster](https://www.courts.state.hi.us/courts/district/perdiem/third_circuit) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/renee-n-c-schoen-per-diem-judge-hawaii-third-circuit-hi", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/renee-n-c-schoen-per-diem-judge-hawaii-third-circuit-hi", "name": "Renee N.C. 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