Joseph W. Howard at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Court
- Arizona Court of Appeals, Division Two
- Jurisdiction
- Arizona · State
- Judicial service
- January 1, 1997–present
Joseph W. Howard
Judge · Arizona Court of Appeals, Division Two
Available research
Biography
Professional career
- Howard was in private practice primarily in Casa Grande, Arizona, from 1976 until his appointment to the Arizona Court of Appeals in 1997.
- Practitioner, 1996-1996
Judicial service
- Judge, Court of Appeals of Arizona, 1997-present
- He was appointed to the court by Republican Governor Fife Symington on March 27, 1997, and was retained in 2000, 2006, and 2012.
Education
- Arizona State University College of Law in 1976 · J.D.
Personal record
Born 1950
Courtroom rules and guidance
Digital Evidence Portal
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 ↗
Remote Hearing Local Orders
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 ↗
Remote Appearances And Evidence
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 ↗
Sources
Court of Appeals of Arizona current judicial profile
Identity source · HTML · checked August 2, 2026
https://www.courtlistener.com/person/6210/joseph-w-howard/Arizona Digital Evidence
Judge research source · HTML · checked July 26, 2026
https://www.azcourts.gov/digitalevidenceLocal Administrative Orders Regarding Virtual Hearings
Judge research source · HTML · checked July 26, 2026
https://www.azcourts.gov/courtservices/Court-Services-Home/Local-Administrative-Orders-Regarding-Virtual-HearingsRemote Court Appearances
Judge research source · HTML · checked July 26, 2026
https://www.azcourts.gov/selfservicecenter/Resources/Remote-Court-Appearances