Judge Kevin T. Morikone: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

O'ahu First Circuit Court of Hawai'i, Department - Division 8, Room 18

Appointed By: Gov. David Y. Ige

Biography

The Hon. Kevin T. Morikone is a judge for the O’ahu First Circuit Court of Hawai’i in Honolulu County. He was appointed to the seat by former Governor David Ige in 2021, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Todd Eddins.

He has held an assignment in the Civil/Land and Tax Appeal Division. Morikone began his judicial career as a per diem judge for the District and Family Courts of the First Circuit before his appointment to a full-time position on the First Circuit District Court by Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald in 2015.

He received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa. Morikone then completed a J.D. at the University of Hawai’i, William S. Richardson School of Law. He was admitted to practice in Hawai’i in 2007.

Early in his legal career, Morikone served as a judicial law clerk to the Hon. Eden Elizabeth Hifo with the O’ahu First Circuit Court. He then practiced as an associate at Lyly S. Hosoda & Associates, LLC before becoming a partner at Hosoda & Morikone, LLC. In addition to his practice, he served as an arbitrator for the Court Annexed Arbitration Program.

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JOEY CALDERA v. WILSON LEUNG ETAL

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MARKEL AMERICAN INS. CO. v. BLUE SHIELD SECURITY

On October 14, 2026 a cv - circuit court civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Honolulu County. Judge Kevin T. Morikone presiding.

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Tavui v. Moore

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STEVEN PRITZ v. KAPILINA(HI) OWNER LLC

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JORDAN MATSUNAKA v. JIN JI WANG, et al

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Ryan v. Aviguetero

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Jolie Mae Ibrao, et al v C&C Honolulu, et al

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DIONICIA P. LACISTE vs S RAMIREZ INVEST., et al.

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Complaint Jury Demand

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Sep 04, 2026

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Silberfeld v. Nexstar Media

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Elwir v. Liberty Surplus Insurance Corp.

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CARTAJENA v. WESTGATE ENTERPRISES, INC. et a l.

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Todd v. Hawaii Dental Grp., Inc.

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First Hawaiian Bank vs. Ho'omau Ke Ola, et al.

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Kanellos v. Federal Express Corporation, et al.

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ROBERT JOSEPH OLIVEIRA JR vs BRIAN KIM, ESQ

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Shumock v. Guzman, et al.

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PACIFICO D GUERERO vs FLORNIL JOHN GUERERO

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Ohana Control Systems, Inc. v. Systems Engineering

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Mar 11, 2025

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Robert Stay v. Kyo-Ya Hotels & Resorts, et al.

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Allstate vs. Karratti-Tamayose, et al.

On March 6, 2025 a cv - circuit court civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Honolulu County. Judge Kevin T. Morikone presiding.

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OMURA v. BALILA, et al

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Seung-Ji Robert Lee vs. Michael J. Miske, Jr.

On March 3, 2025 a cv - circuit court civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Honolulu County. Judge Kevin T. Morikone presiding.

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James Lieu vs. Ki Young Kim, et al.

On February 27, 2025 a cv - circuit court civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Honolulu County. Judge Kevin T. Morikone presiding.

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Feb 27, 2025

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About

Kevin T. Morikone
Current Appointment O'ahu First Circuit Court of Hawai'i, Department - Division 8, Room 18	O'ahu First Circuit Court of Hawai'i, Department - Division 8, Room 18
Previous Appointment O'ahu First Circuit District Court of Hawai'i	O'ahu First Circuit District Court of Hawai'i
Education J.D., University of Hawai'i, William S. Richardson School of Law Bachelor's degree, University of Hawai`i at Mānoa	J.D., University of Hawai'i, William S. Richardson School of Law Bachelor's degree, University of Hawai`i at Mānoa

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	HI - O'ahu First Circuit Court of Hawai'i
Previous Court:	HI - O'ahu First Circuit District Court of Hawai'i
Clerk phone:	+1 (808) 539-4111

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judicial Law Clerk	O’ahu First Circuit Court of Hawai’i	Honolulu County, Hawai’i
Associate	Lyly S. Hosoda & Associates, LLC	Honolulu County, Hawai’i
Partner	Hosoda & Morikone, LLC	Honolulu County, Hawai’i
Per Diem Judge	O’ahu First Circuit Family Court of Hawai’i	Honolulu County, Hawai’i
Per Diem Judge	O’ahu First Circuit District Court of Hawai’i	Honolulu County, Hawai’i
Judge	O’ahu First Circuit District Court of Hawai’i	Honolulu County, Hawai’i
Judge	O’ahu First Circuit Court of Hawai’i	Honolulu County, Hawai’i

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