Kashiwa, Shiro Born October 24, 1912, in Kohala, HI Died March 13, 1998, in Honolulu, HI Federal Judicial Service: Judge, Court of Claims Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on November 30, 1971, to a seat vacated by James R. Durfee. Confirmed by the Senate on December 2, 1971, and received commission on January 3, 1972. Service terminated on September 30, 1982, due to reassignment. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Reassigned on October 1, 1982, to a new seat authorized by 96 Stat. 25. Service terminated on January 7, 1986, due to retirement. Education: University of Michigan, B.S., 1935 University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1936 Professional Career: Private practice, Honolulu, Hawaii, 1937-1959 State attorney general, Hawaii, 1959-1963 Private practice, Honolulu, Hawaii, 1963-1969 Assistant U.S. attorney general, Land and Natural Resources Division, U.S. Department of Justice, 1969-1972