The state Senate confirmed her appointment Friday.
DesJardins, who is licensed to practice law in Hawaii and Washington, has extensive criminal defense experience and previously worked as a deputy prosecuting attorney, deputy public defender and deputy corporation counsel in Maui County.
Sen. Rosalyn Baker says DesJardins has widespread support from Maui’s legal community and is recognized for her intelligence and approachable demeanor.
Testimony supporting the appointment included Maui’s prosecuting attorney, the executive director of Women Helping Women and 21 individuals. Two people testified in opposition over a custody case currently on appeal.
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