Judge Catherine M. Woods - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Catherine M. Woods is a judge for the Pima County Superior Court in Arizona. She was appointed to the bench by former Governor Jan Brewer on September 9, 2011.

Prior to her appointment, Woods was an attorney at Rusing & Lopez in Tucson, where she practiced complex civil litigation with an emphasis in personal malpractice and commercial/business litigation. Before that, she spent time at Fennemore Craig (2003 to 2006) and the MacBan Law Offices (1995 to 2003).

Woods earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan in 1984. She then completed a J.D. at the University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law in 1987.

After graduating from law school, Woods entered into private practice at Snell & Wilmer, handling contracts, bankruptcy, forcible entry and detainer, insurance, product liability, and tort law matters. Then, in 1993, she joined the Arizona Office of the Attorney General as an assistant attorney general.

Her memberships have included the Executive Committee of the Boys & Girls Club of Tucson and the Committee Board of the Tucson Fiesta Bowl.

Recent Cases by Hon. Catherine M. Woods

ARIZONA DEMOCRATIC PARTY VS. F ANN RODRIQUEZ

On October 13, 2020 a c case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pima County. Judge CATHERINE WOODS presiding.

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Oct 13, 2020

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Dismissal

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Pima County, AZ

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Jan 21, 2022

ALEXANDER BALL VS. PAULA ABOUD ET AL.

On April 16, 2020 a c case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pima County. Judge CATHERINE WOODS presiding.

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Apr 16, 2020

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Closed

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Pima County, AZ

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Jan 21, 2022

NICOLE JORDAN VS. GERI HALE

On November 15, 2019 a c case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pima County. Judge CATHERINE WOODS presiding.

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Nov 15, 2019

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Dismissal

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Pima County, AZ

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Jan 21, 2022

MERCHANT CASH & CAPITAL LLC VS. NATHANIEL J EUGENE

On June 25, 2019 a c case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pima County. Judge CATHERINE WOODS presiding.

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Jun 25, 2019

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Foreign,Sister-State Judgment

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Jan 21, 2022

Name Change of: DARLENE FRANCES BERON

On June 24, 2019 a c case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pima County. Judge CATHERINE WOODS presiding.

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Jun 24, 2019

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Closed

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Jan 21, 2022

Name Change of: SAMUEL JOSEPH MERSON

On June 20, 2019 a c case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pima County. Judge CATHERINE WOODS presiding.

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Jun 20, 2019

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Closed

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Jan 21, 2022

Name Change of: LACEY LEE ROBERTS ET AL.

On June 14, 2019 a c case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pima County. Judge CATHERINE WOODS presiding.

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Jun 14, 2019

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Closed

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Jan 21, 2022

Name Change of: MICHELLE ANNETTE GALPO

On June 7, 2019 a c case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pima County. Judge CATHERINE WOODS presiding.

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Jun 07, 2019

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Closed

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Jan 21, 2022

Name Change of: KRISANNE DAYE VANDEVANDER

On June 7, 2019 a c case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pima County. Judge CATHERINE WOODS presiding.

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Jun 07, 2019

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Closed

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Feb 11, 2022

Name Change of: GUILLERMO TOLANO

On June 5, 2019 a c case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pima County. Judge CATHERINE WOODS presiding.

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Jun 05, 2019

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Closed

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Feb 11, 2022

Name Change of: BROOKE LEANN MORLAN ET AL.

On June 3, 2019 a c case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pima County. Judge CATHERINE WOODS presiding.

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Jun 03, 2019

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Closed

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Feb 11, 2022

Name Change of: KIMBERLY COHEE VERNON

On May 24, 2019 a c case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pima County. Judge CATHERINE WOODS presiding.

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May 24, 2019

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Closed

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Jan 21, 2022

Name Change of: JORGE EDUARDO ROBLES-CALZADILLAS ET AL.

On May 20, 2019 a c case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pima County. Judge CATHERINE WOODS presiding.

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May 20, 2019

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Closed

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Feb 11, 2022

Name Change of: ALYSSA BETHZABE MEDRANO

On May 15, 2019 a c case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pima County. Judge CATHERINE WOODS presiding.

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May 15, 2019

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Closed

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Jan 21, 2022

Name Change of: JASON JAMES PITT

On May 14, 2019 a c case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pima County. Judge CATHERINE WOODS presiding.

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May 14, 2019

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Closed

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Jan 21, 2022

PIMA COUNTY VS. KENNETH JOHNSON

On May 8, 2019 a c case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pima County. Judge CATHERINE WOODS presiding.

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May 08, 2019

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Closed

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Jan 21, 2022

Name Change of: MARK LEE BIDEGAIN

On May 8, 2019 a c case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pima County. Judge CATHERINE WOODS presiding.

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May 08, 2019

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Closed

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Jan 21, 2022

Name Change of: NATHAN MICHAEL SHELTON

On May 7, 2019 a c case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pima County. Judge CATHERINE WOODS presiding.

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May 07, 2019

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Closed

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Jan 21, 2022

Name Change of: LEE ALICE FLANNAGAN

On May 6, 2019 a c case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pima County. Judge CATHERINE WOODS presiding.

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May 06, 2019

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Closed

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Jan 21, 2022

Name Change of: SANDRA PATRICIA BARCELO

On May 2, 2019 a c case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pima County. Judge CATHERINE WOODS presiding.

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May 02, 2019

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Closed

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Jan 21, 2022

PIMA COUNTY VS. SHARON M. RODRIGUEZ

On April 26, 2019 a c case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pima County. Judge CATHERINE WOODS presiding.

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Apr 26, 2019

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Closed

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Jan 21, 2022

J.G. WENTWORTH ORIGINATIONS, LLC VS. HYRUM LAMBROS

On April 26, 2019 a c case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pima County. Judge CATHERINE WOODS presiding.

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Apr 26, 2019

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Closed

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Jan 21, 2022

Name Change of: DANIELLE NICOLE LEYVA ET AL.

On April 25, 2019 a c case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pima County. Judge CATHERINE WOODS presiding.

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Apr 25, 2019

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Closed

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Jan 21, 2022

Name Change of: WILLIAM DAYTON CARRELL III

On April 24, 2019 a c case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pima County. Judge CATHERINE WOODS presiding.

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Apr 24, 2019

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Closed

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About

Catherine M. Woods
Current Appointment Pima County Superior Court, Department Division 17	Pima County Superior Court, Department Division 17
Education Bachelor's degree, University of Michigan - 1984 J.D., University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law - 1987	Bachelor's degree, University of Michigan - 1984 J.D., University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law - 1987

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	AZ - Pima County Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (520) 724-9897

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Attorney	Snell & Wilmer	None
Assistant Attorney General	Arizona Office of the Attorney General	None
Attorney	The MacBan Law Offices	None
Attorney	Fennemore Craig	None
Attorney	Rusing & Lopez	Pima County, Arizona
Judge	Arizona Superior Court	Pima County, Arizona