Judge Dale P. Nielson: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Navajo County Superior Court, Department Division III

Appointed By: Gov. Janice K. Brewer

Biography

The Hon. Dale P. Nielson is a judge for the Navajo County Superior Court in Arizona. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Jan Brewer on December 8, 2014, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. John Lamb.

Prior to his appointment, Nielson served as a deputy public defender for the Navajo County Public Defender’s Office, a position to which he was selected in 2010. Before that, he spent time as an attorney in private practice (2009 to 2010).

Nielson earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Brigham Young University in 1984. He spent the next year working as a juvenile probation officer in Winslow, Arizona, before completing a J.D. at the University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law in 1989.

After graduating from law school, Nielson began his legal career as a deputy county attorney for the Navajo County Attorney’s Office. He served in that capacity until 1993, at which time he became the Navajo County Legal Defender. Nielson held this position for seven years, leaving after his first election to Division II of the Navajo County Superior Court (2001 to 2008).

Born in Winslow, Arizona, Nielson lived on the Navajo Reservation and the Hopi Reservation until he was five years old. At that time, his father operated Sunrise Trading Post in Leupp. His family then moved to Holbrook, Arizona, where he finished his schooling before beginning a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Idaho.

Nielson and his wife, Jeanmarie Story, have four children. They reside in Snowflake, Arizona. When not presiding over legal matters, he enjoys sports, news, traveling, and spending time with his family.

He is registered as a Democrat.

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STEVE ORTIZ PLAINTIFF vs EPIC MOTORSPORTS INC DEFENDANT

On February 22, 2024 a cv case was filed in the jurisdiction of Navajo County. Judge Dale P. Nielson presiding.

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CAPITAL ONE, N.A. PLAINTIFF vs DEBORAH K MCGUFFIN, J DOE SPOUSE DEFENDANT

On January 15, 2024 a cv case was filed in the jurisdiction of Navajo County. Judge Dale P. Nielson presiding.

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HUGHES FEDERAL CREDIT UNION PLAINTIFF vs IRIANA C RAMIREZ-PICON, J. DOE RAMIREZ-PICON DEFENDANT

On January 9, 2024 a cv case was filed in the jurisdiction of Navajo County. Judge Dale P. Nielson presiding.

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Jan 09, 2024

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Jan 10, 2024

GRAND CANYON FUNDING, LLC PLAINTIFF VS

On December 27, 2023 a cv case was filed in the jurisdiction of Navajo County. Judge Dale P. Nielson presiding.

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Dec 27, 2023

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Dec 28, 2023

HUDSON VALLEY CREDIT UNION PLAINTIFF vs SOPHIAN MARSH, J DOE MARSH DEFENDANT

On December 19, 2023 a cv case was filed in the jurisdiction of Navajo County. Judge Dale P. Nielson presiding.

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Dec 19, 2023

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RAJAE PENROD PLAINTIFF vs CANDICE MARISS MATTHEWS-PENROD et al. DEFENDANT

On December 17, 2023 a cv case was filed in the jurisdiction of Navajo County. Judge Dale P. Nielson presiding.

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Dec 17, 2023

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Dec 21, 2023

RONNIE C MCGINLEY JR PLAINTIFF vs

On December 14, 2023 a cv case was filed in the jurisdiction of Navajo County. Judge Dale P. Nielson presiding.

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Dec 14, 2023

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Dec 15, 2023

LVNV FUNDING LLC PLAINTIFF vs MARK J OLSON, JOHN/JANE DOE OLSON DEFENDANT

On November 15, 2023 a cv case was filed in the jurisdiction of Navajo County. Judge Dale P. Nielson presiding.

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Nov 15, 2023

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Nov 16, 2023

KAREN CRISP vs IMPERIAL VALLEY MEDIA, INC et al

On March 31, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Navajo County. Judge Dale P. Nielson presiding.

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Mar 31, 2023

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Apr 26, 2023

UNIFUND CCR LLC vs CASSANDRA NGATUWI

On December 28, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Navajo County. Judge Dale P. Nielson presiding.

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Dec 28, 2022

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Dec 28, 2022

GRACELAND PROPERTIES, LLC A KENTUCKY LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY vs JANE DOE SINGLETON et al

On December 19, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Navajo County. Judge Dale P. Nielson presiding.

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Dec 19, 2022

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Dec 20, 2022

JERICHO HOLDINGS, LLC PLAINTIFF vs ARLINE S. LEVINE et al. DEFENDANT

On December 7, 2022 a cv case was filed in the jurisdiction of Navajo County. Judge Dale P. Nielson presiding.

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Dec 07, 2022

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Dec 09, 2022

SCOTT HARDY et al. PLAINTIFF vs STEPHANIE STAHELI, MOUNTAIN LUXE, PLLC DEFENDANT

On November 29, 2022 a cv case was filed in the jurisdiction of Navajo County. Judge Dale P. Nielson presiding.

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Nov 29, 2022

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Dec 15, 2022

FRANCIS HAROLD BIGGER PLAINTIFF vs CHARLES STRINGFELLOW et al. DEFENDANT

On November 29, 2022 a cv case was filed in the jurisdiction of Navajo County. Judge Dale P. Nielson presiding.

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Nov 29, 2022

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Nov 30, 2022

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR NETWORK, INC. vs JAMES WETHINGTON

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Nov 10, 2022

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Nov 11, 2022

In RE the Matter Of: SPENCER HOLMAN, ASHANTE HOLMAN PETITIONER, PETITIONER

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Oct 28, 2022

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Nov 05, 2022

SCOTT T CATT PLAINTIFF vs WINFRED MORGAN et al. DEFENDANT

On October 24, 2022 a cv case was filed in the jurisdiction of Navajo County. Judge Dale P. Nielson presiding.

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Oct 24, 2022

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Oct 25, 2022

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Oct 14, 2022

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S0900CV202200410

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Oct 11, 2022

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Oct 12, 2022

CRAIG HARRINGTON PLAINTIFF vs

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Oct 10, 2022

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Oct 11, 2022

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. PLAINTIFF vs TRENNA K. HUNT, J. DOE HUNT DEFENDANT

On October 7, 2022 a cv case was filed in the jurisdiction of Navajo County. Judge Dale P. Nielson presiding.

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Oct 10, 2022

ABSOLUTE RESOLUTIONS INVESTMENTS, LLC PLAINTIFF vs MIGUEL A ZELAYA, J DOE SPOUSE DEFENDANT

On October 4, 2022 a cv case was filed in the jurisdiction of Navajo County. Judge Dale P. Nielson presiding.

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Oct 04, 2022

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Oct 10, 2022

CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORP. vs J DOE et al

On October 1, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Navajo County. Judge Dale P. Nielson presiding.

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Oct 01, 2021

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Mar 17, 2022

CORY BASKINS vs SUMMIT HEALTHCARE ASSOC, et,al..

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Aug 17, 2021

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About

Dale P. Nielson
Current Appointment Navajo County Superior Court, Department Division III	Navajo County Superior Court, Department Division III
Education J.D., University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law - 1989 Bachelor's degree, Brigham Young University - 1984	J.D., University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law - 1989 Bachelor's degree, Brigham Young University - 1984

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	AZ - Navajo County Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (928) 524-4220
Fax:	+1 (928) 524-4246

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	Arizona Superior Court	Navajo County, Arizona
Deputy Public Defender	Navajo County Public Defender's Office	Navajo County, Arizona
Attorney	Private Practice	None
Judge	Arizona Superior Court	Navajo County, Arizona
Legal Defender	Navajo County Legal Defender's Office	Navajo County, Arizona
Deputy County Attorney	Navajo County Attorney's Office	Navajo County, Arizona