I don't know if it is a photoshop or not, but there is a picture circulating  on the web with this judge, his wife and Obama at a Thai restaurant in Honolulu. This picture allegedly was taken a few days before this ruling, when Obama was on his way to Tahiti. Not sure if this picture is for real, but if it is, this judge has a lot of explaining to do, as it would give the appearance of political shenanigans.