Ballotpedia: David McDowell

Superior Court Judicial Biography

David has a bachelor's degree in business administration from Washington State University and a law degree from the University of Idaho.

David previously worked as a partner at Rose Law Group pc, as a co-managing partner at Renaud Cook Drury Mesaros PA, and as a managing attorney at Wood, Smith Henning, & Berman. He also worked as an associate at the law firm of Jerome Eline. 

David E. McDowell currently serves as a Superior Court Judge in Maricopa County. He was appointed to this position in 2021. 

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As superior court judge for 3 years, oversees cases involving family law matters, including divorce proceedings, child custody disputes, and domestic violence protection orders.

As judge pro tempore for the Maricopa County Superior Court, conducted civil settlement conferences to facilitate dispute resolution between parties.

As a partner at Rose Law Group PC for 9 years, oversees' civil litigation matters, including premise and product liability cases, contract disputes, and employment claims.

As a co-managing partner at Renaud Cook Drury Mesaros PA for 8 years, oversees finances and budgeting, shapes and enforces firm culture, helps attract new clients, manages and mentors legal associates, and guides growth in the firm’s legal practice areas.


As managing attorney at Wood, Smith, Henning, & Berman, oversaw key client relationships, pursued new clients, managed a team of lawyers and legal professionals, and provided legal counsel on behalf of clients.

As managing attorney at Wood, Smith, Henning, & Berman for 1 year, oversaw key client relationships, pursued new clients, managed a team of lawyers and legal professionals, and provided legal counsel on behalf of clients.

Worked as an associate at the law firm of Jerome Eline, P.A. from 1994 to 2001.

As an associate at the law firm of Jerome Eline, P.A for 7 years,  researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients. 

- As superior court judge for 3 years, oversees cases involving family law matters, including divorce proceedings, child custody disputes, and domestic violence protection orders.
- As judge pro tempore for the Maricopa County Superior Court, conducted civil settlement conferences to facilitate dispute resolution between parties.
- As a partner at Rose Law Group PC for 9 years, oversees' civil litigation matters, including premise and product liability cases, contract disputes, and employment claims.
- As a co-managing partner at Renaud Cook Drury Mesaros PA for 8 years, oversees finances and budgeting, shapes and enforces firm culture, helps attract new clients, manages and mentors legal associates, and guides growth in the firm’s legal practice areas.

- As managing attorney at Wood, Smith, Henning, & Berman for 1 year, oversaw key client relationships, pursued new clients, managed a team of lawyers and legal professionals, and provided legal counsel on behalf of clients.
- As an associate at the law firm of Jerome Eline, P.A for 7 years,  researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients. 

Legal Experience

As of October 15, 2024, David E. McDowell did not have a website or any information online.

Judicial Philosophy

Judicial Administration

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Served as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Phoenix Zoo and Arizona Center for Nature Conservation.

Volunteered at nonprofit organizations, including United Methodist Outreach Ministries (UMOM) and Big Brothers and Big Sisters.

Volunteered with the State Bar of Arizona's program, aiding Hurricane Katrina victims who relocated to Arizona in 2006.

- Served as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Phoenix Zoo and Arizona Center for Nature Conservation.
- Volunteered for the Fiesta Bowl parade.
- Volunteered at nonprofit organizations, including United Methodist Outreach Ministries (UMOM) and Big Brothers and Big Sisters.
- Volunteered with the State Bar of Arizona's program, aiding Hurricane Katrina victims who relocated to Arizona in 2006.

Community Involvement

David E. McDowell

David previously worked as a partner at Rose Law Group pc, as a co-managing partner at Renaud Cook Drury Mesaros PA, and as a managing attorney at Wood, Smith Henning, & Berman.

David previously worked as a partner at Rose Law Group pc, co-managing partner at Renaud Cook Drury Mesaros PA, and managing attorney at Wood, Smith Henning, & Berman.

David E. McDowell is currently a Superior Court Judge in Maricopa County, Arizona. He was appointed to this position by Governor Doug Ducey in 2021 and is serving his first term.

As superior court judge, oversees cases involving family law matters, including divorce proceedings, child custody disputes, and domestic violence protection orders.

As partner at Rose Law Group pc, oversaw civil litigation matters, including premise and product liability cases, contract disputes, and employment claims.

As co-managing partner at Renaud Cook Drury Mesaros PA, managed a firm and practiced in various areas of civil litigation.

- As superior court judge, oversees cases involving family law matters, including divorce proceedings, child custody disputes, and domestic violence protection orders.
- As partner at Rose Law Group pc, oversaw civil litigation matters, including premise and product liability cases, contract disputes, and employment claims.
- As co-managing partner at Renaud Cook Drury Mesaros PA, managed a firm and practiced in various areas of civil litigation.
- As judge pro tempore for the Maricopa County Superior Court, conducted civil settlement conferences to facilitate dispute resolution between parties.

Served as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Phoenix Zoo/Arizona Center for Nature Conservation.

Donated time to various nonprofit organizations such as UMOM and Big Brothers and Big Sisters.

Volunteered with the State Bar of Arizona's program aiding Hurricane Katrina victims who had relocated to Arizona in 2006.

- Served as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Phoenix Zoo/Arizona Center for Nature Conservation.
- Volunteered for the Fiesta Bowl parade.
- Donated time to various nonprofit organizations such as UMOM and Big Brothers and Big Sisters.
- Volunteered with the State Bar of Arizona's program aiding Hurricane Katrina victims who had relocated to Arizona in 2006.