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David B. Gass
David B. Gass
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[Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One](/kyj/court/az/arizona-court-of-appeals-division-one)
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[Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One](/kyj/court/az/arizona-court-of-appeals-division-one)
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## Biography

### Professional career

- The Chief Judge of Arizona Court of Appeals Division One (Maricopa County), appointed in 2019 and serving until 2029, with a career spanning trial court, legislative, and appellate roles
- Arizona Attorney General’s Office (2007–2009): Director of Legislative Affairs
- Lewis & Roca LLP (1995–2001): Associate attorney
- Law Clerk: Hon. Ruth V. McGregor, Arizona Court of Appeals (1994–1995)
- Co‐founded STRENGTH Court in Maricopa County to assist victims of sex trafficking in the juvenile justice system

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### Additional information

- Term: 2019–2029; retained in 2022 with 68.6% of the vote
- Previous roles: Vice Chief Judge (2021), Chief Judge (2023)
- Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Award (2020)
- Appointed: September 13, 2019, by Governor Doug Ducey to succeed Judge James Beene
- Maricopa County Superior Court (2009–2019): Served on all four major assignments; won full four-year term in 2012
- Pete Dunn Above and Beyond Award (2018)
- Michael D. Ryan Award for Judicial Excellence (2014)
- Arizona House of Representatives (2001–2007): Counsel
- Served on the Arizona Bar Association’s Civil Jury Instruction Committee and was President of the Arizona Judges’ Association
- Active in diversity, equality, and inclusion initiatives; developed training modules and internships to broaden access to judicial careers
- Championed Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties recognition in Arizona

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Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One official judicial roster
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Local Administrative Orders Regarding Virtual Hearings
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[View Local Administrative Orders Regarding Virtual Hearings ↗](https://www.azcourts.gov/courtservices/Court-Services-Home/Local-Administrative-Orders-Regarding-Virtual-Hearings)
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