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# Karl C. Eppich

Arizona Court of Appeals, Division Two · Vice Chief Judge

## Profile

- Court: Arizona Court of Appeals, Division Two
- State: Arizona
- Role: Vice Chief Judge
- Service status: active
- Last verified: 2026-08-12

## 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://jpr.azcourts.gov/Portals/2/148/documents/2026RetentionJudges.pdf)
- [Official roster](https://jpr.azcourts.gov/Portals/2/148/documents/2026RetentionJudges.pdf)
- [Arizona Judicial Branch official judicial roster](https://jpr.azcourts.gov/Portals/2/148/documents/2026RetentionJudges.pdf)
- [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

- Judge, Arizona Court of Appeals, Division Two since July 20, 2017, appointed by then-Governor Doug Ducey to succeed Judge Joseph W. Howard
- Pinal County Superior Court Judge (2014–2017)
- Mesa Municipal Court Judge (2000–2014)
- Staff Attorney, Arizona Court of Appeals (1997–2000)
- Deputy County Attorney, Apache County (1994–1997)
- Associate Attorney at Mangum, Wall, Stoops & Warden and Lewis and Roca

### Education

- University of California, Irvine — B.A. (1988)

### Additional information

- U.S. Army Military Police Sergeant (1983–1986)
- He has also served on the Arizona Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee and in the State Bar’s Family Law and Criminal Law sections
- Eppich is a U.S. Army veteran with multiple commendations