Russell Suzuki
Russell Suzuki was the attorney general of Hawaii from 2018 to 2019. He was appointed by Gov. David Ige on March 15, 2018, to replace Doug Chin, who resigned to run for the U.S. House.[1][2]
Suzuki previously served as attorney general from December 2014 until March 2015, when David M. Louie's (D) term in the office expired and Gov. Ige declined to re-nominate him. As the deputy attorney general, Suzuki filled the role until Ige nominated Chin as his successor.[3][4]
Biography
Suzuki served as the first deputy attorney general from 2010-2014.[3]
A graduate of Leilehua High School, Suzuki earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Hawaii and his law degree from the Ohio State University Law School.[5]
Education
- High School Diploma - Leilehua High School
- Bachelor's degree - University of Hawaii
- J.D. - Ohio State University Law School
Political career
- 2018-2019: Hawaii Attorney General
- 2014-2015: Hawaii Attorney General
Appointments
2018
Gov. David Ige (D) appointed Suzuki as Hawaii Attorney General on March 15, 2018, to replace former officeholder Doug Chin.[1]
2014
Suzuki became the interim Hawaii Attorney General when Gov. David Ige (D) did not reappoint David M. Louie on December 1, 2014.[3]
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Russell + Suzuki + Hawaii + Attorney + General"
See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 KFVE, "Governor appoints longtime public sector attorney to AG post," March 15, 2018
- ↑ Honolulu Star Advertiser, "Chin will resign as attorney general to campaign for Congress," January 7, 2018
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Honolulu Civil Beat, "Louie Out, Hawaii To Get New Attorney General," December 1, 2014
- ↑ khon2.com, "Senate confirms attorney general, public safety director," March 12, 2015
- ↑ hawaii.247, "Governor announces director, deputy appointments," January 28, 2011
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| Preceded by Doug Chin (D) |
Hawaii Attorney General 2018 - 2019 |
Succeeded by Clare E. Connors |
| Preceded by David M. Louie (D) |
Hawaii Attorney General 2014 - 2015 |
Succeeded by Doug Chin |
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