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Board of Examiners Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii Ali'iolani Hale, Rm. 103 417 S. King St.Honolulu, HI 96813-2912 Phone: (808) 539-4919 Fax: (808) 539-4978 Email: baradmissions@courts.hawaii.gov Visit Website
