Superior Court, Judge Christopher Whitten

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As a superior court judge since 2006, oversees cases involving criminal felonies, the administration of wills and estates, evictions of renters, and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

As a private practice attorney from 1996 to 2006, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

As a deputy county attorney from 1993 to 1996, oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, worked with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and investigate criminal and civil violations, and provided legal counsel and representation to state, county, and city officials in lawsuits against the government.

As a law clerk for the Arizona Court of Appeals from 1991 to 1993, researched legal theories and precedents, drafted court memos and judicial opinions, and reviewed the findings and citations of the court's opinions.

- As a superior court judge since 2006, oversees cases involving criminal felonies, the administration of wills and estates, evictions of renters, and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.
- As a private practice attorney from 1996 to 2006, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.
- As a deputy county attorney from 1993 to 1996, oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, worked with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and investigate criminal and civil violations, and provided legal counsel and representation to state, county, and city officials in lawsuits against the government.
- As a law clerk for the Arizona Court of Appeals from 1991 to 1993, researched legal theories and precedents, drafted court memos and judicial opinions, and reviewed the findings and citations of the court's opinions.

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Provided faculty and trial advocacy trainings throughout the United States and in Mexico, Ireland, Myanmar (Burma), Egypt, Guam, Saipan and Japan.

Served on the Board of Directors for Arizona School for the Arts, Foundation for Blind Children, American Board of Trial Advocates, and the Recreational Association of Madison Meadows and Simis.

- Provided faculty and trial advocacy trainings throughout the United States and in Mexico, Ireland, Myanmar (Burma), Egypt, Guam, Saipan and Japan.
- Served on the Board of Directors for Arizona School for the Arts, Foundation for Blind Children, American Board of Trial Advocates, and the Recreational Association of Madison Meadows and Simis.

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