"The Robing Room: AZ State Judges

Hon. Dewain D Fox	See Rating Details
Superior Court Judge Superior Court
Maricopa County	See Comments

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* Scholarship		(1=Awful,10=Excellent)
* Industriousness		(1=Not at all industrious,10=Highly industrious)
* Ability to Handle Complex Litigation		(1=Awful,10=Excellent)
* Punctuality		(1=Chronically Late,10=Always on Time)
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* General Ability as a Trial Judge		(1=Not all Able, 10=Extremely Able)
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* Evenhandedness in Criminal Litigation		(1=Demonstrates Bias,10=Entirely Evenhanded)
General Inclination Regarding Bail		(1=Pro-Defense,10=Pro-Government)
Involvement in Plea Discussions		(1=Not at all Involved, 10=Very Involved)
General Inclination in Criminal Cases Pretrial Stage		(1=Pro-prosecution,10=Pro-defense)
General Inclination in Criminal Cases Trial Stage		(1=Pro-prosecution,10=Pro-defense)
General Inclination in Criminal Cases Sentencing Stage		(1=Pro-prosecution,10=Pro-defense)

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* Evenhandedness in Civil Litigation		(1=Not at all Evenhanded,10=Entirely Evenhanded)
Involvement in Settlement Discussions		(1=Not at all Involved,10=Very Involved)
General Inclination		(1=Pro-defendant, 10=Pro-plaintiff)

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Litigant

Comment #: AZ2874
Rating:1.0

Comments:
DEWAIN FOX is one of the worst judges I have encountered on the family court bench. His rulings 9 years ago continue to hurt my children. The negative iimpact he has made on their innocent lives cannot be overstated. I hope a recipient of this judge’s improper ruling sues him and appeals and brings to light that he is out of his league and HURTING children.! What happened to the idea that the best interest of the child should be at the foremost of any action in family court? What happened to the idea that children are our future? Putting children with an abusive parent, intentionally and deliberately and ignoring all evidence that previous judges in that case rendered is breathtakingly stupid, well that’s what this judge did multiple judges ruled that the other parent was abusive had a history of domestic violence that could be harmful to the children and they ruled accordingly this judge decided to be alone wolf and go against all those orders you can only imagine how devastating that was for the children involved Please use your imagination because it’s bad and it’s continuing on and because of this judge siding with a manipulative, con artist, pathological, liar he emboldened that parent and made it almost impossible for me to have any ability to protect the well-being of the children involved from their abusive parent. Judge Fox should be fired and sued and definitely taken off the bench. I ahudder when I read the other bad reviews. He has left his mark alright!

Litigant

Comment #: AZ2656
Rating:1.0

Comments:
I want you to know that after nine years this evil man's bad judgment and a lying tongue have still not gotten me my children back. He, in breaking up my family for nine years now, testified for my ex wife by corroborating her statements about me HIMSELF! And attributed my ex wife's hospitalization to ME. This man is sick and evil to say the least and I am not surprised about all that I read about him. No common sense and he didn't even check my ex's records that she left AMA from a psych ward post separation but remember he is God so what does he need to deal with facts right?? I honestly say this is the vilest human I have ever known.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: AZ2635
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
I want you to know that after nine years this evil man's bad judgment and a lying tongue have still not gotten me my children back. He, in breaking up my family for nine years now, testified for my ex wife by corroborating her statements about me HIMSELF! And attributed my ex wife's hospitalization to ME. This man is sick and evil to say the least and I am not surprised about all that I read about him. No common sense and he didn't even check my ex's records that she left AMA from a psych ward post separation but remember he is God so what does he need to deal with facts right?? I honestly say this is the vilest human I have ever known.

Litigant

Comment #: AZ2431
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Terrible. It’s a shame that I cannot give this reprehensible sociopath a -10 rating. He is an evil man who rules on a whim in family court. My children continue to suffer due to this man’s rulings. Due to his vindictive nature I dare not being any matter before daily court. I would not like to be sanctioned again for trying to protect my child.

Litigant

Comment #: AZ2281
Rating:1.0

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Worst of the worst. Pompous, arrogant, and bullheaded. He won’t retract his position after forming an opinion, no matter how much evidence is is provided. You know the type. In the face of facts, that contradict an opinion, a wise person shifts positions accordingly. This judge made his mind up before even meeting the parties. This judge ruined the lives of my children. Literally, because he believed lies and machinations presented by the other parent. My daughter has PTSD due to the abuse and has become an angry, recalcitrant child. Previously she was joyful and smiling.He placed the children with the abusive parent and sanctioned the parent trying to protect them. He is immoral and does not care about children at all because anyone who cares about the welfare of children would not dig their heels in and make such subjective rulings. This judge does not understand basic math. He ruled that there was no difference in income when calculating child support. Yet he made that determination comparing the income of a high level manager making over 100k/year vs an entry level employee making $60k/year. The depth of injury that this man has inflicted on innocent children based upon his biased subjective rulings is astronomical.

Other

Comment #: AZ2010
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
That's not my Klan Based Patricia Clark. I have finally got my name back. I lived with this one's Satan family for years locked in a shed. I'm a stolen child of the Intuit. From Alaska. I have been shakled, burned, put on a alter,raped, beaten. My name is Chief Lonewolf Elder Howlingwolf Clan. Chaplain of the Gideon's. I also had my Vietnam medals, removed when I got back into country. Yesterday they showed back up. I'm a proud 2 star, military police, airborne. I'm next to a man that looks like a skinny Jerry Brown. Calls him self Sonny. I'm at 3225 s.wilmot Rd. Tucson Arizona.I know just how bad this man is. God bless you, Chaplain Lonewolf

Litigant

Comment #: AZ1753
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Atrocious does not begin to describe this judge’s conduct. A judge with clear biases may the best liar and manipulator win and let the evidence be damned. Sound harsh? Well imagine having the fate of your children being placed into the abusive and violent and alcoholic home with a charming sociopath. Yes this is my reality. All I wanted to do was keep our children safe and now they ride around not restsined in car seats with a father who drinks and drives and who flips out at them. This judge was completely snowed by the lies and did NOT take time to evaluate the facts. Hopefully he does a better job of making decisions in criminal court because he was a menace in family court. Is the safety and well-being of children supposed to be a priority? Shouldn’t judges be trained about what constitutes domestic violence and how perpetrators use children to continue to torment their victims?

Other

Comment #: AZ1744
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Mr. Fox is has no business in any type of family court or any other court that has to deal with the safety and well being of children. I provided tons of evidence against my ex and he still ruled in his favor. He even made the best interest attorney feel as though she had to say what he wanted to hear. My ex has broken so many court orders and I have followed them all yet he still comes out the winner each time. Evidence means nothing in Mr. Fox's court room but lies mean everything. My children have been subject to abuse that they could have been protected from had he followed the evidence rather than the lies.

Other

Comment #: AZ1694
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Worst Judge I ever met, total disregard for the evidence at hand and totally biased against women.

Other

Comment #: AZ1587
Rating:1.0

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This man is a quiet judgmental chauvinist and makes life changing decisions based on unconfirmed & incorrect information and incorrect financial numbers! This man is a disgrace to the courts & I am livid that the rest of my life is now damaged because of his poor and inaccurate decisions. Looking at him objectively....he is totally male oriented and should NOT BE SITTING ON THE BENCH! SHAME on him......

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: AZ1514
Rating:1.0

Comments:
He needs to retire because he doesn't know anything about family law, he's putting children in harm's way!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Other

Comment #: AZ1486
Rating:1.0

Comments:
I will rate this Judge as a "1" but that is still too generous of a score. Judge Fox may have been an excellent real estate employment attorney but the man is completely inept and out of his element in family law. It's a travesty that such a person with so limited of any understanding is placed in such a position without any training. Gov Ducey thanks a lot for putting this ignoramous in a position that effects children's lives. I can take whatever comes my way but when my children are endangered because this nimrod Judge believed a lying crooked narcissist and ignored the facts I am beside myself!!! I spent every penny trying to protect my children but thanks to this insensitive dolt they will be endangered and emotionally abused on a weekly basis.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: AZ1467
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Horrible experience. I agree with the other comments of him being absolutely blind to lying. He actually encouraged the other party to change their position in the middle of the final hearing and allowed it to stand. We did not realize it was trial by ambush. I am a 3rd party looking in. I handled tons of paperwork and pleadings and he blatently ignored the law throughout the case and made sure what his personal opinion was ended up being the ruling. Disgusting. Gov Ducey really did make a Huge mistake on behalf of the people. Fox may be good at business but Not for Family AT ALL.

Litigant

Comment #: AZ1453
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Hideous horrific Experience. This judge has very little common sense. He was easily was sucked in by my lying charming lying ex in a child custody case. My ex blatantly violated court orders and the judge fell for the lies and excuses that most reasonably intelligent person would see through especially with evidence. This judge ruined my life and placed my children in extreme danger. I pray every day that my children are not killed in a motor vehicle accident caused by my alcoholic ex

Litigant

Comment #: AZ1347
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Total nightmare! No family law experience and completely ignored evidence presented by objective third party. He is clueless and made idiotic subjective rulings that were in direct opposition to the evidence. Thank you for putting me in the poorhouse and also putting my children in serious jeopardy. I don't think there is worse. Strike this one of you have the chance otherwise the risks are extraordinary.

Litigant

Comment #: AZ1346
Rating:1.0

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He was COMPLETELY unfair in my divorce. Just because I make more (ex wife parents paid everything for her and still do and got the most expensive lawyer in Phx. Outrageous child support that has literally put me in dire financial straights. i will soon my house n vehicle and more than likely face bankruptcy causing me more debt. Believed everything my ex and her crying mom said. Pray you NEVER have to face him. Gov Ducey made a BIG mistake.

Litigant

Comment #: AZ1323
Rating:1.0

Comments:
This judge rules with an iron fist. He ignores facts and evidence authored by objective third parties and falls under the spell of narcissistic manipulators listening to mere trumped up baloney and red herring tactics. I learned that to lie manipulate and throw out outrageous lies is to win. In my case I told the truth and was calm and rational all while acting in the best interest of my children and following the directives of previous judges. My reward? A stiff financial penalty that nearly made me homeless and unable to provide for my children.Completely ignored what was in the best interest of my children and . He reversed previous rulings with season well respected judicial officers and professionals. It is a travesty that he was handpicked by AG and is in this position

Litigant

Comment #: AZ1312
Rating:1.0

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This is an evil judge who I agree doesn't understand what smokescreens and diversion tactics are. He is not pro father at all, but he is most certainly PRO-ATTORNEY all the way. He has no insights whatsoever and I feel sorry I voted for Doug Ducey now that I have stood before this so called "judge". There will be a day when he will be judged and found wanting...

Litigant

Comment #: AZ1271
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Seems to be furthering the father's rights agenda to a fault. If you are female doing everything in your power to protect your child expect this judge to retaliate against you and ignore any all evidence that you present. I am all for equality and fairness but this level of bias is devastating. One hopes that a man with this much power would be placing the best interest of children in the forefront. It is sad that instead he is putting his own agenda at the front. The Domestic Violence Coalition needs to educate this person.

Litigant

Comment #: AZ1256
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Horrible evil man. Does not understand family law. Ignores severe domestic violence and is oblivious to how DV is a risk to a child. Does not write orders in a way that is clear so parties routinely have to file motions for clarification. This judge acts as self righteous as can be. If you are female you will end up with the short end of the stick. This man does not value women and does not value children otherwise my children would not be placed back in household where there is violence and substance abuse.

Litigant

Comment #: AZ1252
Rating:1.0

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Egomaniac at the helm. Brand new to the bench and thinks he knows more than his colleagues with decades of experience. He has an agenda and seems to be a right wing mysogenist. Has placed children in harms way with his agenda which seems to be ignoring facts and the relevance of DV and giving father's what they want. If you are female and are involved in a custody dispute I would strike before it's too late.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: AZ1251
Rating:1.5

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Displaying hallmarks of significant bias in favor of father. Unable to objectively evaluate evidence presented and ignores evidence and rules with his bias. Easily distracted by irrelevant circus antics.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: AZ1236
Rating:1.9

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Extremely biased. Disregards key evidence and favors the side with the most outrageous and far fetched diversion tactics. Distracted by information not cogent to the matter set for trial. Minimal understanding of domestic violence and family law. Completely ignores/disregards past rulings issues ruled on by experienced family law judicial officers.