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Just another place that posts random articles from the Hawaiian Newspapers! It would be awesome if this should become a space where open discussions happen on all topics written about in those papers!! And please note that these are definitely not polished translations, but are just drafts!!! [This blog is not affiliated with any organization and receives no funding. Statements made here should in now way be seen as a reflection on other organizations or people. All errors in interpretation are my own.]

Joseph Mokuohai Poepoe licensed to practice in the Supreme Court, 1884.

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[Found under: “LOCAL & GENERAL.”]

As stated by us last week, Mr. Joseph M. Poepoe has been admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of this Kingdom, having passed a most satisfactory examination before the full Bench. Mr. Poepoe has been for some time past a practitioner in the lower courts of the Kingdom and has also been engaged as principal assistant to Mr. John Russell, for the last two years and over, who speaks highly of his application and zeal in the performance of his professional duties. Continue reading →

Joseph Mokuohai Poepoe, advertisement, 1883.

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Joseph M. Poepoe.

Laywer and Counselor at law.

HE IS QUALIFIED TO draw up legal Documents of all types.

BUSINESS OFFICE—In the office of Attorney John Russell [Lukela] on Merchant Street.

(Ko Hawaii Pae Aina, 8/11/1883, p. 4)

Ko Hawaii Pae Aina, Buke VI, Helu 32, Aoao 4. Augate 11, 1883.

Licensed lawyers of the Kingdom, 1870.

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Lawyers.—By the following list of attorneys licensed to practice in the Courts, published by the Clerk of the Court, it would appear that the people of this Kingdom are not likely to suffer for want of legal advice. Among the names will be found that of the third Associate Justice of the Supreme Court and that of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the latter of whom at least, condescends to furnish legal advice for a valuable consideration:

Austin, James W.
Davis, R. G.
Dole, S. B.
Harris, C. C.
Harris, Frank H.
Halai, James D. Continue reading →

Practicing attorneys in the Kingdom, 1885.

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LIST OF NAMES OF THE LAWYERS WHO ARE APPROVED to conduct business in the Supreme Court and below, and who are residing in this Nation:

S. L. Austin ….. September 8, 1852
S. W. Mahelona ….. October 30, 1856
J. Kauai ….. February 2, 1857
Jona Kupau ….. Feberuary 19, 1857
H. J. Wana ….. March 5, 1857
Z. Kakani ….. May 5, 1857
J. Kaluhi ….. August 25, 1857
D. H. Hikikoki [D. H. Hitchcock] ….. October 12, 1857
E. G. Hikikoki [E. G. Hitchcock] ….. January 19, 1857 Continue reading →