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# Brian Y. Furuya

Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One · Judge

## Profile

- Court: Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One
- State: Arizona
- Role: Judge
- Service status: active
- Last verified: 2026-07-26

## Summary

Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge.

## Before you appear

- Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed.
- Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance.
- Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding.

## Courtroom Rules

### digital evidence portal

Scope: statewide

Arizona's digital-evidence portal supports invited parties in participating courts to upload, review, manage, and share case exhibits for virtual or in-person hearings.

Evidence excerpt: The digital evidence portal provides convenient 24/7 online access to upload, review, and manage exhibits in a case to which a party has been invited.

[Arizona Digital Evidence](https://www.azcourts.gov/digitalevidence)
Source checked: 2026-07-26

### remote hearing local orders

Scope: statewide

Arizona requires each Superior, Justice, and Municipal Court to issue a local remote-hearing administrative order. The applicable county or court order controls scheduling and technology requirements.

Evidence excerpt: The Arizona Supreme Court also mandated that each Superior, Justice, and Municipal Court issue a local administrative order based on these recommendations, with modifications as necessary due to technology or staffing limitations.

[Local Administrative Orders Regarding Virtual Hearings](https://www.azcourts.gov/courtservices/Court-Services-Home/Local-Administrative-Orders-Regarding-Virtual-Hearings)
Source checked: 2026-07-26

### remote appearances and evidence

Scope: statewide

Arizona remote appearances depend on the assigned judge and court. Parties should provide the court with evidence, documents, photos, or proof needed for the remote hearing using the court's directions.

Evidence excerpt: Depending on the judge and court, hearings can be scheduled as in person or remote appearances.

[Remote Court Appearances](https://www.azcourts.gov/selfservicecenter/Resources/Remote-Court-Appearances)
Source checked: 2026-07-26


## Sources

- [Official profile](https://coa1.azcourts.gov/coa1/Court-Information/Judges/Brian-Y-Furuya)
- [Official roster](https://coa1.azcourts.gov/coa1/Court-Information/Judges/Brian-Y-Furuya)
- [Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One official judicial roster](https://coa1.azcourts.gov/coa1/Court-Information/Judges/Brian-Y-Furuya)
- [Arizona Digital Evidence](https://www.azcourts.gov/digitalevidence)
- [Local Administrative Orders Regarding Virtual Hearings](https://www.azcourts.gov/courtservices/Court-Services-Home/Local-Administrative-Orders-Regarding-Virtual-Hearings)
- [Remote Court Appearances](https://www.azcourts.gov/selfservicecenter/Resources/Remote-Court-Appearances)

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## Biography

### Professional career

- Deputy County Attorney (2016–present at time of appointment): Served in Coconino County’s civil division
- Brian Y. Furuya is a judge of the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One, appointed by Governor Doug Ducey on January 25, 2021, and re‐elected in 2024 to serve until 2031
- Private Practice (2007–2015): With Aspey, Watkins & Diesel, P.L.L.C

### Education


### Additional information

- Opinions: Over 500 published opinions since 2021, including criminal, civil, juvenile, and family cases.
- Term ends: January 6, 2031
- Re‐elected: November 5, 2024, retained with 75% of the vote
- Appointed: January 25, 2021 by Gov.
- State Bar President (2019–2020) Arizona Judicial Branch.
- State Bar of Arizona Board of Governors (2014–2020)
- handling tax valuation appeals, code enforcement, general civil litigation, and legal advice to fire districts and county agencies.
- handling real estate, business transactions, landlord‐tenant, appellate, personal injury, corporate law, and civil litigation Arizona Judicial Branch.
- Recent cases: Has authored and concurred in decisions on criminal appeals, property disputes, and family law matters Arizona Judicial Branch.
- Performance record: Docket Audit rates his scored opinions at 87% “PASS” for fidelity to statutory text.
- Leadership: President of the Coconino County Bar Association
- Official bio and case search: Arizona Judicial Branch – Brian Y. Furuya Arizona Judicial Branch.
- Volunteer for Flagstaff community focus groups