Yukiwo P. Dengokl

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Yukiwo P. Dengokl (born November 25, 1955) is a member of the Senate of Palau. He grew up in both Palau and the Federated States of Micronesia. He is also a lawyer and attorney at law.[1]

Early life[]

Dengokl was born on November 25, 1955, as the child of Mr. Hiroshi Nakamura of Peleliu State, and Didil Dengokl of Airai State. However, he was raised by his maternal grandparents as a child.[2]

Education[]

He attended the , and then he attended the Xavier High School in Chuuk, Micronesia. Shortly after his graduation from Santa Clara University, he became a teacher at the in the FSM. He then returned to Santa Clara to achieve a Juris Doctor degree.[2]

Career[]

Pre-congress[]

In 1989, Senator Dengokl was appointed by the late former Governor of Aimeliik State, , to represent Aimeliik State in the Commission on Future Palau - U.S. Relations. The same year, he was chosen for the Judicial Nominating Commission. From 1993 to 1994, He served for the Palau Community College Board of Trustees. [2]

Admission to congress[]

In the 2000 Palauan general election, he became a senator of the Palau National Congress.[2]

Everett Walton incident[]

In 2007, filed a 28 page complaint against special prosecutor . Dengokl retrieved a copy of the complaint, along with Chief Justice Arthur Ngiraklsong. He asked both Arthur and Yukiwo to investigate Everett Walton.[3]

Personal life[]

He is married to Carol O. Emaurois and they have one son, Odanges N. Dengokl.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ "Legal Assistance". . Retrieved 2020-08-04.
  2. ^ a b c d e "The senate directory: 9". Institute of Museum and Library Services. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
  3. ^ Rodriguez, Nazario (26 October 2007). "Palau Prosecutor Clears Name After Attack". .
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