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Family court nominee Maria F. Penn wins broad praise at Senate Judiciary hearing
Summary
Maria F. Penn, a per diem family court judge, drew sustained support from family law practitioners and the Hawaii State Bar Association at her confirmation hearing before the Senate Committee on Judiciary. Committee members did not vote; the chair said a vote is scheduled for April 24.
Maria F. Penn, a per diem family court judge, appeared before the Senate Committee on Judiciary on April 23 for consideration and confirmation to the District Family Court of the First Circuit for a six-year term.
Supporters who spoke at the hearing and written submissions described Penn as knowledgeable, composed and effective at managing family court dockets. "She treats the attorneys with the same respect," said Molly Turpin, a family law attorney, describing Penn's courtroom manner. Turpin said Penn "is poised, articulate, passionate and caring about the litigants that appear before her." Mark M.…
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