October 7, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 7, 2011
CONTACT: Matthew Benson

PHOENIX – Governor Jan Brewer today announced the appointment of Assistant Attorney General Boyd Dunn to the Maricopa County Superior Court.

“Boyd brings to the bench more than three decades of legal practice and 17 years of service in elected office,” said Governor Brewer. “His extensive professional and legal background will be an important asset in the courtroom.”

Mr. Dunn has served as Assistant Attorney General in the civil liability section since April 2011. His most recent legal concentration has focused on family, juvenile and probate law, and Mr. Dunn also has experience in municipal, personal injury, civil and misdemeanor criminal law.

Prior to serving as Assistant Attorney General, Mr. Dunn practiced with the law firms of Yarbrough & Dunn (2005-2011); Yarbrough, Moll & Dunn (2001-2005); Yarbrough, Wright, Horowitz & Dunn (1981-2001) and Yarbrough, Gilcrease, Sippel & Dunn (1978-1981). Additionally, he has held elected office as Mayor of Chandler (2002-2011); Vice Mayor of Chandler (2000-2002) and City Councilman of Chandler (1994-2002). 

Mr. Dunn served as a Judge Pro Tem for a number of years prior to being elected. He has also been Chairman of the Chandler Planning and Zoning Commission, President of the Arizona League of Cities and Towns and a member of the Maricopa Association of Governments, Valley Metro and the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC).

The Governor’s appointment of Mr. Dunn was made to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Maricopa County Superior Court judge J. Kenneth Mangum. “Boyd has an impressive legal background and wealth of experience,” Governor Brewer said. “I’m confident he will serve the citizens of Arizona well.”

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