Ken Martin Kawaichi

Background

Kawaichi, Ken Martin was born on October 23, 1941 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of George K. and Margaret H. (Nishikawa) Kawaichi.

Education

AB, Pomona College, 1963; Bachelor of Laws, University of California, Berkeley, 1966.

Career

Associate, Yonemura & Yasaki, Attorneys, Oakland, California, 1966-1969; partner, Yonemura, Yasaki & Kawaichi, Oakland, 1969-1975; assistant professor, University of California, Berkeley, 1972-1974; judge, Oakland-Pied-Emeryville Municipal Court, Oakland, 1975-1980; judge, Alameda Superior Court, Oakland, since 1980. Co-chair admissions task force University of California, Berkeley, since 1985, member chancellor's advising committee, since 1989.

Achievements

• Ken Martin Kawaichi has been listed as a reputable Judge by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Allied Fellowship Svc., Oakland, 1974-1975. Member Piedmont (California) Safety Committee, 1987-1989. Cubmaster Cub Scouts, Piedmont, 1986-1988.

Board directors Piedmont Children's Choirs, Piedmont, since 1988. President California AsianJudges Association, Los Angeles, 1982-1983. Member California Judges Association (committee chair 1983, 85-).

Interests

• Avocations: fishing, tennis, coaching children's baseball, football, soccer.

Connections

Married Susan J. Tamura, Feb.3, 1973. Children: Kathryn T., Knights of Columbus.

Father:

George K. Kawaichi

Mother:

Margaret H. (Nishikawa) Kawaichi

Spouse:

Susan J. Tamura

child:

Knights of Columbus Kawaichi

child:

Kathryn T. Kawaichi