Kobayashi, Leslie E., 1957-

Leslie Emi Kobayashi (born October 9, 1957) is a United States District Judge for the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii. On April 21, 2010, Kobayashi was nominated to a seat as a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii by Barack Obama. She was nominated to fill the seat vacated by Helen Gillmor who took senior status in 2009. She received her commission on December 22, 2010.