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AZ Courts -  Brian y. Furuya

Brian earned his bachelor's degree in political science and philosophy from Brigham Young University and his law degree from Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School. He lives in Flagstaff with his family.

Brian previously worked as deputy county attorney for the Coconino County Attorney's Office and as an associate attorney at Aspey Watkins & Diesel. He was also an adjunct professor of law at the J. Reuben Clark Law School,

Brian currently serves as judge for the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division 1. He was first appointed in 2021 and is serving his 1st term.  

As of June 7, 2025, Brian Y. Furuya did not have a website or any information online.

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Presscott News - Governor Ducey Appoints Brian Furuya to the Arizona Court of Appeals

As a state court of appeals judge, reviews criminal and civil cases to ensure the law was correctly applied, corrects procedural errors or misinterpretations by lower courts, and handles requests for court orders that direct or limit actions by lower courts and government officials.

As an associate attorney at Aspey, Watkins & Diesel, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in business transactions, real estate transactions, personal injury cases, and appellate work.

As a deputy county attorney at the Coconino County Attorney's Office, oversaw zoning and health code enforcement litigation, provided legal counsel to government agencies on compliance matters, and handled multiple civil appellate cases.

- As a state court of appeals judge, reviews criminal and civil cases to ensure the law was correctly applied, corrects procedural errors or misinterpretations by lower courts, and handles requests for court orders that direct or limit actions by lower courts and government officials.
- As an associate attorney at Aspey, Watkins & Diesel, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in business transactions, real estate transactions, personal injury cases, and appellate work.
- As a deputy county attorney at the Coconino County Attorney's Office, oversaw zoning and health code enforcement litigation, provided legal counsel to government agencies on compliance matters, and handled multiple civil appellate cases.

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Served on the Board of Governors for the State Bar of Arizona from 2014 to 2021.

Served as President of the State Bar of Arizona from 2019-2020. 

Serves on the Board of Directors for the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services and Education.

Provided pro bono assistance through the Volunteer Lawyers Program, offering counsel in landlord/tenant disputes, and also supported the Navajo Nation with free legal services.

- Served on the Board of Governors for the State Bar of Arizona from 2014 to 2021.
- Served as President of the State Bar of Arizona from 2019-2020. 
- Serves on the Board of Directors for the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services and Education.
- Provided pro bono assistance through the Volunteer Lawyers Program, offering counsel in landlord/tenant disputes, and also supported the Navajo Nation with free legal services.

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Brian Y. Furuya

- The Court of Appeals Judge reviews proceedings that occurred in the trial courts for errors of law or legal procedure. They decide if the trial court correctly applied the law to the case.
- The Court of Appeals Judge deals with a majority of cases appealed from the Superior and District courts in civil and criminal cases.
- They are the only intermediate appellate court in the state, meaning they are the only court that sits between lower courts and the state Supreme Court.
- The court decides the cases that come before it in panels of three judges.
- 22 judges are elected in non-partisan elections. 
- They are paid an annual salary of $73,543.

Arizona Court of Appeals Judge, Division 1

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