JOHN C. GEMMILL

EDUCATION:

Juris Doctor Degree, University of Arizona, 1976, With Highest Distinction

Order of the Coif, 1976 Co-winner, Joseph S. Jenckes, Jr. Oral Advocacy Contest, 1976

B. S. in Agriculture, University of Arizona, 1971, With Highest Distinction,

double majors: Agricultural Economics and Animal Science

Recipient of Freeman Medal as an outstanding graduate, 1971

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:                        

Judge Gemmill was appointed to the Arizona Court of Appeals in 2001. 

Prior to becoming a judge, he spent 25 years in the private practice

of law in Phoenix, Arizona.  He limited his practice to litigation matters,

including personal injury/wrongful death litigation, product liability,

insurance, and commercial litigation.

Judge Gemmill retired from the Court of Appeals in June of 2016.

COMMUNITY SERVICE:

Chief Judge, Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One

Vice Chief Judge, Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One, 2003-2006

Vice Chair, Commission on Judicial Conduct, 2005-2006

Appellate Mediator, Arizona Court of Appeals

Advisory Committee on Alternative Dispute Resolution, 2002-2003

Board of Elders, Moon Valley Bible Church, 2001-2004, 2006-

Board of Elders, Moon Valley Community Church, 1997-2001

Board of Trustees, Arizona Agricultural Education/FFA Foundation, 2001-2002

Board of Directors, Christian Family Care Agency, 1991-1997

United States Naval Reserve, Active Duty 1971-1973