Doug Metcalf
- D. Douglas Metcalf is a Judge for the Pima County Superior Court in Pima, Arizona.
- Appointed by Governor Jan Brewer (R) - Nov. 6, 2013.
- Predecessor Judge Howard Hantman.
CONTROVERSIAL DECISON
X User Dalton (@DaltonReport) says
673rd Pedophile given leniency.
— Dalton (@DaltonReport) September 26, 2023
AZ: Tucson High counselor Zobella Brazil Vinik sentenced to one year in prison, 15-years probation for sex with student.
Not required to register as a sex offender.https://t.co/Y2MQ0p9fsi
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Former Tucson High counselor sentenced to one year in prison, 15-years Probation for Sex with Student.
She gathered in the courtroom Monday afternoon with her lawyers Josh Hamilton and Rich Lougee before Judge D. Douglas Metcalf.
Social Media
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- Carl Knudson: Owner, Knudson Investigations
- Charlie Steele: U.S. Economic Sanctions and National Security Lawyer
- Drue Morgan-Birch: Udall Law Firm
- Mark Deere: Executive Vice President, Dedicated Services at Swift Transportation
- Peter Timoleon Limperis: Shareholder at Miller, Pitt, Feldman & McAnally, P.C.
- Paul Correa: Experienced Leader in Legal Communication and Civil Litigation.
- Greg Good: Founder and Principal, Good Law, P.C.
Congratulating Lewis Roca on LinkedIn

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Patronage of Sivan R. Korn

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Education
- Bachelors Degree - University of Iowa - 1985.
- Juris Doctorate - Drake University Law School - 1987
- LL.M. in Taxation - Georgetown University - 1991
Practice
- Arizona - 1996
- Iowa - 1987
- United States Court of Appeals 9th Circuit - 1997
- United States Supreme Court - 2002
- United States Tax Court - 1987
Work History
- Law Clerk - United States Tax Court - Washington, D.C. | 1987 - 1990
- Trial Attorney - US DOJ | 1990 - 1996
- Associate - Brown & Bain - Tucson, AZ | 1996 - 2000
- Partner - Brown & Bain - Tucson, AZ | 2000 - 2002
- Brown & Bain merges with Lewis & Roca in 2002
- Partner - Lewis & Roca | 2002 - 2013
- AKA Lewis Roca Rothgerber
- Tucson Federal Bar Association:
- Secretary: 2005-2006
- Treasurer: 2007-2008
- Vice-President: 2008-2009
- President: 2009 - 2010
- Ninth Circuit Lawyer Representative 2010 - 2013 ?
- Judge - Pima County Superior Court - Pima, Az | 2013 - Present
Other Work History
- City of Tucson Planning Commission 2001-2005
- Blue Ribon Commission on Charter Reform 2001-2002
- Arizona Town Hall Recorder - 2000
- Greater Tucson Leadership Participant - 2000
- Little League Coach 2006-2007
Awards
- Outstanding Attorney Award - Tax Division of US DOJ - 1993
Political Affiliation
- Republican indicated.
Appointed by Governor Brewer
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STATE OF ARIZONA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
1700 WEST WASHINGTON STREET, PHOENIX, AZ 85007
MAIN PHONE: 602-542-4331Z
FACSIMILE: 602-542-7601
JANICE K. BREWER
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NOVEMBER 6, 2013
CONTACT: ANNIE DOCKENDORFF
(602) 542-7029
ADockendorff@az.gov
Governor Jan Brewer Names Appointment to Pima County Superior Court
PHOENIX - Governor Jan Brewer today appointed D. Douglas Metcalf to the Pima County Superior Court.
Mr. Metcalf has been a partner with the law firm of Lewis and Roca since 2000 (Tucson offices of Brown & Bain and Lewis and Roca merged in 2002), focusing primarily on commercial litigation, state and federal tax controversy, and employment law. He also has criminal, appellate and administrative law experience.
Before joining Lewis and Roca, Mr. Metcalf worked for Brown & Bain as a partner (2000-02) and an associate (1996-2000); a trial attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice (1990-1996), where he exclusively practiced federal criminal law, including grand jury and trial work; and a law clerk for the U.S. Tax Court (1987- 1990).
Mr. Metcalf is active in several law and community organizations. He served the Tucson Federal Bar Association as President (2009-10); Vice President (2008-09); Treasurer (2007-08) and Secretary (2005-06) and has been a Ninth Circuit Lawyer Representative since 2010. He also has served on the City of Tucson Planning Commission (2001-05) and Blue Ribbon Commission on Charter Reform (2001-02); was Arizona Town Hall Recorder (2000); Greater Tucson Leadership Participant (2000) and Little League coach (2006-07).
Mr. Metcalf has represented various entities pro bono, including Ronald McDonald House, Tucson Jewish Community Center, Boys and Girls Club of Greater Scottsdale, Literacy Volunteers and Literacy Connects, and Pima County Human Rights Committee on the Mentally Ill.
Mr. Metcalf received the Outstanding Attorney Award from the U.S. Department of Justice, Tax Division (1993) and is rated as an AV Preeminent Lawyer by Martindale Hubbell, a peer ranking of the highest professional excellence. He received a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Iowa (1985), graduated from Drake University Law School (1987) and earned a Master of Laws in Taxation from Georgetown University (1991)
Governor Brewer’s appointment of D. Douglas Metcalf was made to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Howard Hantman.
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trellis.law. Judge D. Douglas Metcalf: Professional Background and Legal Expertise. Accessed 3-27-2025. trellis.law/judge/d.douglas.metcalf archive.today link
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ballotpedia.org. D. Douglas Metcalf. Accessed 3-27-2025. https://ballotpedia.org/D._Douglas_Metcalf archive.today link
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web.archive.org. azgovernor.gov. Governor Jan Brewer Names Appointment to Pima County Superior Court. Governor Janice K. Brewer. Nov. 6, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20141212172919/http://www.azgovernor.gov/dms/upload/PR_110613_Metcalf.pdf
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tuscon.com. D. Douglas Metcalf Appointed Superior Court Judge. Patrick McNamara. Arizona Daily Star. Nov. 7, 2013. https://tucson.com/news/local/d-douglas-metcalf-appointed-superior-court-judge/article_9e4d3d3e-94f7-53ba-bf72-fc428e57dfaf.html archive.today link
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azcourts.gov. Judicial Reports: Hon. D. Douglas Metcalf. https://www.azcourts.gov/jpr/Judicial-Performance-Reports/Judicial-Report?s=2&jy=20201614&dnnprintmode=true&SkinSrc=%5BG%5DSkins/_default/No+Skin
