--- title: "Daniel J. Kiley | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/daniel-j-kiley-az-coa1" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Daniel J. Kiley 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/Daniel-J-Kiley) - [Official roster](https://coa1.azcourts.gov/coa1/Court-Information/Judges/Daniel-J-Kiley) - [Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One official judicial roster](https://coa1.azcourts.gov/coa1/Court-Information/Judges/Daniel-J-Kiley) - [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) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/daniel-j-kiley-az-coa1", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/daniel-j-kiley-az-coa1", "name": "Daniel J. 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Arizona Judicial Branch - 1988–1997: Assistant Attorney General, Arizona Attorney General’s Office ### Education ### Additional information - His judicial record includes over 290 opinions authored or joined between 2023 and 2026. - 2020: Retained in a nonpartisan retention election for Maricopa County Superior Court (76.2% vote). - 2010: Appointed to Maricopa County Superior Court by Governor Jan Brewer. - Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One (Maricopa County) - handling appellate cases in various civil and criminal matters. - handling criminal and asset forfeiture cases. - Presiding Roles: Served two years as Associate Civil Presiding Judge and later two years as Presiding LCA Judge Arizona Judicial Branch. - Board of Directors, NPH USA – Southwest Region (Friends of the Orphans) Arizona Judicial Branch. - Co-Chair, MCBA’s Bench-Bar Committee Arizona Judicial Branch. - Vice Chair, City of Mesa Judicial Advisory Board Arizona Judicial Branch. - President, Public Lawyers Division, Maricopa County Bar Association Arizona Judicial Branch.