Sedona AZ (August 9, 2016) – The public is asked for comments on eleven applicants for two new positions on the Arizona Supreme Court. The applicants are: · Kent E. Cattani, an Arizona Court of Appeals Judge – Division I · Pamela S. Frasher Gates, a Maricopa County Superior Court Judge · Thomas A. Gilson of Beus Gilbert, PLLC · Andrew W. Gould, an Arizona Court of Appeals Judge – Division... 

Sedona AZ (July 27, 2016) – Attorney Michael R. Golder of Tempe, Arizona, was disbarred from the State Bar of Arizona after admitting to allegations of misconduct. On July 7, 2016, a Supreme Court Hearing Panel heard oral arguments where the State Bar of Arizona requested disbarment for Golder. He had failed to participate in a court-ordered settlement conference and failed to appear for a prehearing... 

Sedona AZ (July 1, 2016) – Applications are being accepted for two new positions on the Arizona Supreme Court. The Commission on Appellate Court Appointments will review applications, interview selected applicants, and recommend at least three nominees for each position to Governor Doug Ducey. A copy of the application form can be downloaded at the Judicial Department web site: www.azcourts.gov/jnc.... 

Sedona AZ (June 13, 2016) – The Arizona Commission on Judicial Performance Review will meet at 1:00 p.m. in the San Pedro Room of the JW Marriott Starr Pass in Tucson, on Friday, June 24, to vote on whether 70 justices and judges scheduled to be listed on the 2016 general election ballot “Meet” or “Do Not Meet” judicial performance standards. The public is invited to attend the meeting. Established... 

Arizona Office of the Courts Director David Byers (back) with the delegates from Nepal. Nepal Supreme Court’s Senior Justice Kalyan Shrestha is standing front and right of Mr. Byers. Sedona AZ (March 18, 2015) – The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the government of Nepal sponsored a recent visit to Arizona by eight members of Nepal’s judiciary. Senior Justice Kalyan Shrestha... 

Sedona AZ (January 17, 2015) – The Concerned Citizens for America organization welcomes Goldwater Institute Senior Attorney and lead Health Care Litigator, Christina Sandefur, to Sedona on February 5, 2015. Ms. Sandefur will discuss the recently filed Goldwater Institute petition asking the United States Supreme Court to hear its challenge to the Independent Payment Advisory Board (the “IPAB”)... 

Moore Sedona AZ (May 14, 2014) – The Superior Court welcomes public comment on three finalists for the Judge Pro Tem position. This vacancy was created by the appointment of Judge Patricia Trebesch to Division IV of the Superior Court in Yavapai County by Governor Jan Brewer. The candidates are Daniel F. Furlong, of Prescott, Elizabeth A. McFarland of Sedona, and Mark M. Moore of Prescott. Comments... 

Coconino County Arizona Judge R. Mark Moran reappointed to second term Sedona AZ (February 21, 2014) – The Arizona Supreme Court has appointed the Honorable R. Mark Moran to a new three-year term as Presiding Judge in Coconino County. Presiding Judge Moran handles approximately one fourth of all criminal and civil cases for Coconino County, with the exception of domestic relations cases. In... 

Sedona AZ (October 17, 2013) – The Arizona Supreme Court issued an order disbarring attorney Daniel T. McCarthy of Phoenix, Arizona. The three-member hearing panel led by the Disciplinary Judge (PDJ) of the Arizona Supreme Court ordered that Daniel T. McCarthy be disbarred from the practice of law, effective October 8, 2013. In count one, McCarthy was found to have kept over $12,000 in bodily... 

Yavapai County Judge David Mackey Sedona AZ (October 16, 2013) – The Arizona Supreme Court has appointed the Honorable David L. Mackey to a new three-year term as Presiding Judge in Yavapai County. Presiding Judge Mackey was appointed to the Superior Court in Yavapai County in 2001 and became Presiding Judge in 2011. Judge Mackey is a graduate of Northern Arizona University and the University...