E Mālama A E Ho‘opale I Kaulike

• Above the scales of justice is the heraldic shield from the Seal of the City and County of Honolulu.
  
• The star represents Hawai‘i’s star on the flag of the United States of America and the crossed sticks are pulo‘ulo‘u sticks, the traditional Hawaiian symbol of rank and authority.
  
• The white ring represents purity and integrity, and the gold braiding symbolizes the cords of the robe of justice.
  
• The words “E Mālama A E Ho‘opale I Kaulike” mean “To Preserve and Defend Justice.”