Judge Dean M. FINK

 

Current Assignment:

Probate/Mental Health Presiding Judge

Assignment History:

Department:
Probate Presiding Judge
Year:
7/2023
Location:
Phoenix
Department:
Probate
Year:
6/2020
Location:
Phoenix
Department:
Criminal
Year:
6/2014
Location:
Phoenix
Department:
Presiding Tax Court/Civil
Year:
9/2009
Location:
Phoenix
Department:
Family Court
Year:
8/2007
Location:
Phoenix
Department:
Probate/Civil
Year:
6/2004
Location:
Phoenix
Department:
Criminal
Year:
6/2007
Location:
Phoenix

Leadership Roles:

Department:
Probate Presiding Judge
Year:
7/2023
Department:
Presiding Tax Court/Civil
Year:
9/2009

Work History:

2007 - Present: 
Judge, Superior Court in Maricopa County, Phoenix 
2004 - 2007: 
Commissioner, Superior Court in Maricopa County, Phoenix 
2000 - 2004: 
Attorney, Lewis & Roca, Phoenix 
1996 - 2000: 
Attorney, Kirkland & Ellis, Phoenix and Los Angeles 
1993 - 1995: 
Attorney, Fennemore Craig, Phoenix 

Education:

  • Juris Doctor, 1993, Columbia University School of Law
  • Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude, 1990, University of Arizona

Committees/Associations:

  • Sandra Day O'Connor Inn of Court, Master, 2010-2014
  • Fiduciary Board, Arizona Supreme Court, 3-year appointment, 2007-2009
  • State Bar of Arizona, Communications Advisory Committee, 1998-2005: Chairman, June 2000-June 2003
  • Maricopa County Bar Association
  • Arizona Judges Association
  • State Bar of Arizona, Civil Practice and Procedure Committee, 2011-2014
  • Arizona Commission on Judicial Performance Review, Jan. 1, 2020 – June 30, 2026
  • Arizona Supreme Court’s Steering Committee on Mental Health and the Justice System, Oct. 30, 2024 – Present
  • National College of Probate Judges, 2024 – Present

Community Involvement:

  • Arts & Business Council of Greater Phoenix, Board of Directors, 2002-2007
  • University of Arizona Student Life National Leadership Board, 2004-2005
  • Arizona Town Hall, Member, 1990-Present
  • President, University of Arizona Bobcats Alumni Organization, 2007-2009
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