--- title: "Rick Lambert | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/rick-lambert-az-mohave" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Rick Lambert Superior Court Judge, Division 7 · Superior Court in Mohave County ## Profile - Court: Superior Court in Mohave County - State: Arizona - Role: Superior Court Judge, Division 7 - Service status: current - Last verified: 2026-07-26 ## 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://www.mohavecourts.com/court-administration/judicial-officers) - [Official roster](https://www.mohavecourts.com/court-administration/judicial-officers) - [Mohave County Superior Court official judicial roster](https://www.mohavecourts.com/court-administration/judicial-officers) - [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) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/rick-lambert-az-mohave", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/rick-lambert-az-mohave", "name": "Rick Lambert | KnowJudges", "description": "Rick Lambert — Superior Court Judge, Division 7 · Superior Court in Mohave County. 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Lambert is a judge for Division 7 of the Mohave County Superior Court in Arizona, appointed in 2013 and serving until his planned retirement in December 2026 - Judge pro tempore, Mohave County Superior Court (2010–2013) - Kingman Justice of the Peace (2006–2013) - Deputy County Attorney, Mohave County Attorney’s Office (2004–2006) - Deputy County Attorney, Coconino County (2003–2004) - Judge, Division 7, Mohave County Superior Court, Kingman, AZ ### Education - Creighton University School of Law — J.D. (1993) - in English, Brigham Young University — B.A. (1986) ### Additional information - In 2025, Judge Lambert announced he will not seek re‐election and will retire at the end of December 2026 - Elected in 2014 and re‐elected in 2018 - Appointed by former Arizona Governor Jan Brewer on February 15, 2013 - Admitted to the State Bar of Arizona in 2001 - Served on the Mohave County Child Fatality Review Board and Domestic Violence Board ## Published courtroom rules ### Shared court rules - [Local Administrative Orders Regarding Virtual Hearings](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-7bfe9b727b74710561b957ad) — Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://www.azcourts.gov/courtservices/Court-Services-Home/Local-Administrative-Orders-Regarding-Virtual-Hearings). Collected 2026-07-26.