Yuma, AZ- Governor Jan Brewer appointments attorney David Marlow Haws to the Yuma County Superior Court.
Haws will fill the vacancy created by Brewers appointment of Judge Andrew Gould to the Arizona Court of Appeals. He currently serves as a Supervising Deputy County Attorney.
"Not only has David had an impressive legal career, he also touts the courtroom demeanor becoming of a Superior Court Judge," said Governor Brewer. "With a steadfast regard for judicial restraint and a palpable respect for the law, David will be a tremendous asset to the Yuma County Superior Court."
Haws began his legal career in Phoenix after being licensed to practice in the state in 1989. He joined the Yuma County Attorney's Office in 1991, where he has focused exclusively on criminal prosecution for the past 20 years.
Haws is an active member of the Yuma community. He has been a volunteer coach for youth basketball and baseball in the City of Yuma for the past 12 years. He also serves as a Board member for the Housing Authority of the City of Yuma, an organization that helps low-income individuals find affordable housing.
Haws graduated from J. Reuben Clarke Law School (1989), and received his undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University (1986).
