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# Lawrence S Margolis

U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona · Magistrate

## Profile

- Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona
- State: Arizona
- Role: Magistrate
- Service status: active
- Last verified: 2026-06-30

## Summary

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

## Biography

### Professional career

- Began his judicial service as a United States magistrate judge for the District of Columbia in 1971, serving two eight-year terms until 1982
- He frequently held the role of a moot court judge for law students and was a speaker on legal topics both domestically and internationally

### Education

- George Washington University Law School in — J.D. (1961)

### Additional information

- Magistrate, District Court, D. Arizona, 1982-present
- He passed away on January 18, 2017, at the age of 81 due to acute cardiovascular illness.
- Lawrence S. Margolis (March 13, 1935 – January 18, 2017) was a distinguished federal judge and legal professional.
- He assumed senior status on December 14, 1997, and continued to serve on recall until 2016.
- On September 27, 1982, he was nominated by President Ronald Reagan to a new seat on the United States Court of Federal Claims, confirmed by the Senate on December 10, 1982, and took his oath of office on December 15, 1982.
- Margolis married Doris May Rosenberg in 1960, and they had two children.
- Born in Philadelphia, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Drexel Institute of Technology in 1957
- Date of birth: 1935-03-13
- Highly active in professional and community organizations.
- Early in his career, he held a position as a patent examiner for the U.S. Patent Office and as patent counsel for the Naval Ordnance Laboratory, before serving as assistant corporation counsel for the District of Columbia and maintaining a private practice.
- He was also honored by his alma maters, Drexel University and George Washington University Law School, for his distinguished service and contributions to legal education.
- He held leadership roles in the American Bar Association, the DC Bar, and the Rotary Club, earning recognition such as "Rotarian of the Decade" for his humanitarian and civic contributions.
- His legacy includes decades of judicial service, mentorship, and community engagement, reflecting a lifelong commitment to law and public service.

## 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/10102/lawrence-s-margolis/)
- [Official roster](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/10102/lawrence-s-margolis/)
- [U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona current judicial profile](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/10102/lawrence-s-margolis/)
- [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/10102/lawrence-s-margolis/)
- [U.S. Court of Federal Claims: Margolis, Lawrence S. | Federal Judicial Center](https://www.fjc.gov/history/courts/us-court-federal-claims-margolis-lawrence-s)

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