About Peter K.
Peter K. Kubota is a Circuit Court Judge for the Third Circuit in Hawaii, serving the island of Hawaii. He used to be appointed to the bench by Governor David Ige on March 13, 2020, and sworn in on May 15, 2020. Prior to his judicial appointment, Judge Kubota had a distinguished professional legal career spanning over 30 years, specializing in property making plans, actual property recommendation and litigation, and corporate law.
He was licensed to the Hawaii State Bar in 1989 after earning his law degree from the University of Hawaii William S. Richardson School of Law. His undergraduate studies were completed at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where he acquired a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance. Judge Kubota's solo practice in Hilo used to be known for providing pleasant and realistic legal services to the network.
In addition to his private practice, he served as a per diem District and Family Court Judge within the Third Circuit beginning in 2019. His appointment to the Circuit Court was subject to Senate confirmation, reflecting the confidence placed in his legal expertise and dedication to the network. Judge Kubota's father, Ernest H. Kubota, also served as a Third Circuit Court Judge, highlighting a household legacy of public service in Hawaii's judiciary.
His appointment was a part of a broader effort to make sure the judiciary's responsiveness to the community's wants, especially during the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The swearing-in rite was particularly conducted via videoconference, marking a historic second in Hawaii's judicial hearings. Judge Kubota's experience and dedication to the legal career continue to serve the humans of Hawaii Island in his recent role as a Circuit Court Judge.
