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# Lawrence F. Winthrop

Court of Appeals of Arizona · Judge

## Profile

- Court: Court of Appeals of Arizona
- State: Arizona
- Role: Judge
- Service status: former
- Last verified: 2026-06-30

## Summary

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

## Biography

### Professional career

- Chair, Arizona Commission on Access to Justice (2014–present) Arizona Judicial Branch
- Judge, Court of Appeals of Arizona, 2002-present
- Retired judge of the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One, appointed in 2002 and serving until his retirement in June 2021
- Judge pro tem, Maricopa County Superior Court and Arizona Court of Appeals (1988–2002) Arizona Judicial Branch
- Associate & Partner, Snell & Wilmer (1977–1993) — civil litigation in healthcare, workers’ compensation, probate, state tax, and tort matters Arizona Judicial Branch

### Education

- Texas A & M University-College Station — B.A.

### Additional information

- Tenure: 2002–2021 (retired June 2021).
- Recipients of the James A. Walsh Outstanding Jurist award (2015) and the Walter E. Craig Distinguished Service Award (2019).
- Selection: Retained by voters in 2004, 2010, and 2016.
- Leadership roles: Vice Chief Judge (2010–2011), Chief Judge (2011–2013) Arizona Judicial Branch.
- Appointed: 2002 by Governor Jane Dee Hull to the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One.
- Partner, Doyle ♦ Winthrop (1993–2002) — healthcare litigation Arizona Judicial Branch.
- Admitted to practice in Arizona and California (1977) and to the U.S. Supreme Court (1983) Arizona Judicial Branch.
- Date of birth: 1952-01-01
- Judicial record: Authored numerous published opinions, including Mary Lou C. v.
- 43, 475 citations).
- Former chair, Attorney.

## 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://www.courtlistener.com/person/6257/lawrence-f-winthrop/)
- [Official roster](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/6257/lawrence-f-winthrop/)
- [Court of Appeals of Arizona current judicial profile](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/6257/lawrence-f-winthrop/)
- [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)
- [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/6257/lawrence-f-winthrop/)
- [LAWRENCE F. WINTHROP](https://coa1.azcourts.gov/coa1/Former-Judges/LAWRENCE-F-WINTHROP-.aspx)
- [Lawrence F. Winthrop (Court of Appeals of Arizona) – CourtListener.com](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/6257/lawrence-f-winthrop)
- [History of the Court](https://coa1.azcourts.gov/Court-Information/History-of-the-Court)
- [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/6257/lawrence-f-winthrop/)
- [LAWRENCE F. WINTHROP](https://coa1.azcourts.gov/coa1/Former-Judges/LAWRENCE-F-WINTHROP-.aspx)
- [Lawrence F. Winthrop (Court of Appeals of Arizona) – CourtListener.com](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/6257/lawrence-f-winthrop)

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