Dick Yin Wong

Who was Dick Yin Wong?

Dick Yin Wong was an American lawyer and judge. He served as judge on the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii.

Wong was born in 1920 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He attended the University of Hawaii, where he received a B.A., 1942 and the M.A., 1944. He graduated from the Northwestern University School of Law with a J.D., 1950

Highlights of his career include:

U.S. Army Staff Sergeant, 1945-1947

Accountant, Chicago, Illinois, 1947-1949

Private practice, Honolulu, Hawaii, 1950-1951

Accountant, Honolulu, Hawaii, 1951-1961

Private practice, Honolulu, Hawaii, 1960-1961

Judge, Hawaii Tax Appeal Court, 1960-1968

Private practice, Honolulu, Hawaii, 1962-1968

Accountant, Honolulu, Hawaii, 1962-1968

Judge, First Circuit Court of Hawaii, 1968-1973

Private practice, Honolulu, Hawaii, 1973-1975

Wong was nominated by Gerald Ford on March 17, 1975, to a seat vacated by Martin Pence on the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on April 24, 1975, and received his commission on April 25, 1975. His service terminated on December 26, 1978, due to death.