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Michael S. Catlett
Michael S. Catlett
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[Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One](/kyj/court/az/arizona-court-of-appeals-division-one)
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October 7, 2026
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Michael S. Catlett
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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
Michael S. Catlett is an appointed judge on Division One of the Arizona Court of Appeals, serving since January 18, 2023, with a term ending January 2, 2027.
Deputy Solicitor General and Chief Counsel of Special Litigation, Arizona Attorney General’s Office (2020–2023), representing Arizona in trial and appellate courts.
Quarles & Brady LLP — Associate (2010–2014), Partner (2014–2020)
Osborn Maledon, P.A. — Associate (2007–2010)
Law clerk to Judge Paul J. Kelly Jr., U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, 2006–2007.
Education
Arizona State University
· Degree in Finance
University of Arizona College of Law
· J.D., Summa cum laude; Order of the Coif.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Rules last checked July 26, 2026
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Exhibits
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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.
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)
Remote appearances
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.
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)
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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.
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)
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Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One official judicial roster
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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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## Biography

### Professional career

- Appointed judge on Division One of the Arizona Court of Appeals, serving since January 18, 2023, with a term ending January 2, 2027
- Deputy Solicitor General and Chief Counsel of Special Litigation, Arizona Attorney General’s Office (2020–2023)
- Quarles & Brady LLP — Associate (2010–2014), Partner (2014–2020)
- Law clerk to Judge Paul J. Kelly Jr., U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, 2006–2007

### Education

- Degree in Finance — Arizona State University
- University of Arizona College of Law — Summa cum laude — J.D.

### Additional information

- Osborn Maledon, P.A. — Associate (2007–2010)
- representing Arizona in trial and appellate courts.
- Order of the Coif.