Judge William Cawthon
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Communication
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Document Format Requirements3 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Important
Orders must be in final form and must not use strikethrough formatting.
Do not use strikethrough format for the Orders - they should be in final form.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Important
Do not use the heading “proposed” in an order.
Do not use the heading "proposed" in your order.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Important?
Provide a proposed order, when applicable, in WORD format.
Summary: When applicable, proposed orders must be provided in Word format.
Word Perfect
Document Filing Requirements1 rule
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
Provide a proposed order, when applicable, in WORD format.
Summary: When applicable, provide a proposed order in Word format.
Document Type
Motion
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
All pleadings must be filed electronically.
E-file all pleadings.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026
Page 1 | Motion Practice
Service and Proof of Service Rules
A copy of materials submitted to the Division must be provided to the other side unless there is a basis for ex parte review.
Materials cannot be submitted to the Division without providing a copy to the other side, unless there is a basis for ex parte review.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026
Page 1 | Specific Requirements or Preferences
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
If a continuance is needed, contact the other party to determine whether a stipulation can be filed.
If you need continuance, contact the other party to see if you can file a Stipulation.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026
Page 1 | Other Pre-trial Practice Guidelines or Comments
Chambers Communication Rules
Division staff may communicate with attorneys and their staff by email for scheduling purposes using the listed contact information.
The email address for the division is JUC02@jbazmc.maricopa.gov and the phone number is 602-372-3135. Email communication: Staff may communicate with attorneys and their staff by email for scheduling purposes.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026
Page 1 | Specific Requirements or Preferences