What is Judge Kiley R. Hyatt's background?
EOIR's notice says that Kiley R. Hyatt was appointed in May 2026. Judge Hyatt earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Philosophy in 2001 from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, a Juris Doctor in 2004 from the University Hawai’i at Manoa-William S. Richardson School of Law, and a Master in Strategic Studies in 2021 from the U.S. Army War College. From November 2015 to April 2026, in her civilian capacity, she served as a partner at Einwechter & Hyatt, Hawai’i. From January 2004 until April 2026, in her military capacity, she served as a commander, staff judge advocate, chief of military law, physical evaluation board counsel, brigade judge advocate, senior defense counsel and as a trial defense counsel in various locations. Judge Hyatt holds the rank of colonel in the U.S. Army.
What the official record establishes
The source lists the name Kiley R. Hyatt in 1 alphabetical row. The recorded title is Immigration Judge. The record is not an appointment history or an employment certification.
Dated court associations
EOIR’s court-specific tables associate this entry with Honolulu Immigration Court. The relationship is recorded as listed 2026-10-20; it may include supervisory coverage rather than a merits-hearing assignment.
No outcome or personal-profile claims
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