CITY OF TEMPE
JUDGE PRO TEM
August 18, 2025

P. O. Box 5002
140 East Fifth Street, Suite 150
Tempe, AZ 85280
(480) 350-2894
www.tempe.gov/court

EAST VALLEY REGIONAL VETERANS’ COURT

JUDGE PRO TEM
Position Announcement




APPLY:

The Tempe Municipal Court, acting on the behalf of the East Valley Regional Veterans Court
(EVRVC) and its participating municipalities, is seeking a Judge Pro Tem to preside over the
EVRVC, $75 per hour. The Judge will preside over criminal misdemeanor hearings for veterans
assigned to the EVRVC to include: Pretrial conferences and motion hearings. Review requests
for continuances; Grant or deny requests; Correspond with non-local defendants for case
disposition by mail when appropriate; Perform legal research; Set bail and issue orders regarding
disposition of arrested persons; Exercise considerable independent judgment; Apply thorough
knowledge of Arizona criminal law, City ordinances, and related laws and regulations applicable
to a municipal court.
• Practicing attorney for a minimum of 5 years. This experience must be comprehensive
enough to ensure the ability to perform the duties of the position as illustrated above.
• Graduate of an accredited law school.

• Member in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona for a minimum of 5 years.
• Available to cover weekly EVRVC dockets on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Knowledge in the following areas:

• Military Justice and Administrative separation procedures.
• Military treatment programs to include medical discharge procedures, substance abuse
treatment and domestic violence treatment.
• VA medical treatment programs and VA benefits including; service-connected disability
compensation, vocational rehabilitation and housing programs.
• Criminal misdemeanor law.

Experience in the following areas:
• Interaction with Elected Officials and with Senior Government Officials, to include Federal
Senior Executive Service officials.
• Public speaking before Civic and Veterans Organizations.
• Veteran status.
• Prior Judge Pro Tem experience.
➢Applicants must comply with all provisions of Arizona Supreme Court Rule 81, Arizona Code
of Judicial Conduct, including ethical restrictions on the practice of law.
➢It is our policy to ensure equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons based solely
on an individual’s ability to perform the essential functions of a job without discrimination or
harassment on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national
origin, familial status, age, disability, United States military veteran status, or any other status
protected by law.

Applications will be reviewed for minimum qualifications and a review committee will conduct
interviews, as needed. Selected applicants shall undergo a background check and the committee
will make recommendations to the EVRVC Governing Council to appoint the Judge Pro Tem for
an initial one-year term.

Submit Judge Pro Tem Application, letter of interest, and resume by 5 P.M., September 4, 2025.
The Judge Pro Tem Application form is available at www.tempe.gov/court. Applications may be
delivered, mailed, emailed or faxed. Late applications will not be considered.

Tempe Municipal Court Phone: (480) 350-2894
Attn: Court Administration Fax: (480) 350-8581
140 East Fifth Street, Suite 150 Email: casey_simmons@tempe.gov

CITY OF PHOENIX
MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE

July 31, 2025

The City of Phoenix Judicial Selection Advisory Board is currently accepting applications for the position of City Judge for the Phoenix Municipal Court. The Court is currently recruiting for two judicial vacancies, with the possibility that this recruitment will be used to fill additional vacancies that may arise in the future.

DUTIES: Preside over a variety of trial court cases including criminal misdemeanor complaints, traffic charges, jury and non-jury trials, pre-trial conferences, arraignments, motions, orders of protection, injunctions, and other court proceedings. The position requires familiarity and application of relevant state statutes, city ordinances, Arizona Supreme Court rules, evidentiary rules and case law. This position is filled by appointment of the City Council to a specified term. For more details, compensation, and benefits see https://www.phoenix.gov/hr/job-descriptions (and review listed job title “City Judge” with assigned Job Code: 10570)

REQUIREMENT: Admission to the Arizona State Bar and a minimum of five years practice of law or equivalent legal experience, with preference for at least five years of law practice in Arizona.

Applications are available through the Phoenix Municipal Court’s web site at https://www.phoenix.gov/court/judicial-recruitment or through the Judicial Selection Advisory Board c/o Office of the Chief Presiding Judge, Phoenix Municipal Court, 300 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 (602) 262-1608.

Applications must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., September 2, 2025.

Successful applicants will be required to take a drug test. Employment will be contingent upon passing the required drug test and consideration of education, experience, background, references, and other job-related information.

The City of Phoenix is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer

JUDICIAL NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR OPENING ON SUPERIOR COURT IN PIMA COUNTY

JULY 29,2025

The Pima County Commission on Trial Court Appointments has recommended five nominees to Gov. Katie Hobbs for an opening on the Superior Court in Pima County.

 

The nominees for the opening created by the retirement of Hon. Peter W. Hochuli are:

 

• Michael J. Martinez Areinoff, Independent, Associate General Counsel at the Tucson Unified School District
• Soo Conatser, Republican, Hearing Officer with the Superior Court in Pima County
• Daniel R. Huff, Republican, Commissioner with the Superior Court in Pima County
• Nicole P. Savel (AWLA MEMBER), Democrat, Assistant U.S. Attorney with the United States Attorney’s Office 
• Antonio Lopez Zapata, Democrat, Legal Advisor at the Tucson Police Department

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Gov. Hobbs will make the appointment.

15 APPLICANTS BEING CONSIDERED FOR VACANCY ON SUPERIOR COURT IN PIMA COUNTY 

JULY 3, 2025

Thepublic is invited to comment on 15 applicants for a vacancy on the Superior Court in Pima County created by the retirement of Hon. Peter W. Hochuli. (AWLA Member)

 

The applicants are: 

 

Caroline S. Allen Michael J. Martinez Areinoff Soo Conatser(AWLA Member) Walter I. Goncalvers, Jr. Daniel R. Huff Nicholas A. Knauer (AWLA Member) Derek J. Koltunovich Maria A. Morlacci (AWLA MEMBER)

Nanette C. A. Morrow (AWLA Member) Lauri J. Owen James W. Rappaport Nicole P. Savel Kristin J. Schriner (AWLA Member) Nathaniel J. Walters Antonio Lopez Zapata (AWLA Member)

Applications can be viewed online at the Commission’s website, azcourts.gov/jn [azcourts.gov]c. 

 

The Pima County Commission on Trial Court Appointments will review applications and hear comments at a public meeting on July 15, 2025. Meeting details will be on the public meeting notice. The public meeting notice and meeting agenda will be posted on the Commission’s website at least seven days prior to the meeting. 

 

Members of the public may address the Commission on the day of the meeting or send written comments via email to jnc@courts.az.gov or mailed to 1501 W. Washington, Suite 221, Phoenix, AZ, 85007. It is not necessary to submit multiple copies of written comments -- email is preferred. Comments must be received no later than July 10 to be considered. Anonymous comments cannot be considered. 

 

The Commission will select the applicants to be interviewed at the July 15 meeting, they will then be interviewed on July 28. The logistics of this meeting will be available after the July 15 meeting. After the interviews, the Commission will recommend at least three nominees to Gov. Katie Hobbs, who will appoint the new judge. 

29 APPLICANTS BEING CONSIDERED FOR SUPERIOR COURT IN MARICOPA COUNTY

The public is invited to comment on 29 applicants for two vacancies on the Superior Court in Maricopa County created by the retirement of Hon. Michael W. Kemp and Hon. M. Scott McCoy.

 

The applicants are:

 

Samin Adib (AWLA MEMBER) Heather A. Baker-Mushkatel Christian J. Bell Elizabeth T. Bingert(AWLA MEMBER)   Ramsey K. Bronyah Harla M. Davison Laura J. Giaquinto Dee R. Giles Gregory J. Gnepper Saman J. Golestan Rachel C. Hernandez Lindsay M. Hughes(AWLA MEMBER) Rebecca K. Jones(AWLA MEMBER) William H. Knight Jacob A. Kubert

Utiki Spurling Laing Todd C. Lawson Shalanda M. Looney J. Douglas Mangum Michael P. Obert, Jr. Addison B. Owen Gary L. Popham Jr. Ashley B. Rahaman Jessica S. Sanchez(AWLA MEMBER) Sarah E. Selzer(AWLA MEMBER) B. Don Taylor III Brian P. Utsey Joshua M. Whitaker Kirsten J. Wright

 

Applications can be viewed online at the Commission’s website, azcourts.gov/jnc. 

 

The Maricopa County Commission on Trial Court Appointments will review applications and hear comments at a public meeting on July 30, 2025. The meeting will be held in Conference Room 101 of the Arizona State Courts Building, 1501 W. Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85007. The public meeting notice and meeting agenda will be posted on the Commission’s website at least seven days prior to the meeting.   

 

The public may address the Commission on the day of the meeting or send written comments to jnc@courts.az.gov or to 1501 W. Washington, Suite 221, Phoenix, AZ, 85007. It is not necessary to submit multiple copies of written comments – email is preferred. Comments must be received no later than July 25 to be considered. Anonymous comments cannot be considered. 

 

The Commission will select the applicants to be interviewed at the July 30 meeting, they will then be interviewed on Aug. 21, 2025. The logistics of this meeting will be available after the July 30 meeting. After the interviews, the Commission will recommend at least three nominees for each opening to Gov. Katie Hobbs, who will appoint the new judges.

 

Tempe Municipal Court
Court Commissioner Recruitment

June 23, 2025

The Tempe Municipal Court is currently recruiting for the position of Court Commissioner. This recruitment is open until July 7, 2025.  

 

The Court Commissioner job bulletin is available through the City of Tempe website – Featured Jobs | City of Tempe, AZ.

ADDITIONAL VACANCY CREATES TWO OPENINGS ON SUPERIOR COURT IN MARICOPA COUNTY

 

 

APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR VACANCY ON SUPERIOR COURT IN PIMA COUNTY

June 3, 2025 

 Applications are being accepted for a vacancy on the Superior Court in Pima County created by the upcoming retirement of Hon. Peter W. Hochuli. 

 

The Pima County Commission on Trial Court Appointments will review applications, interview selected applicants and recommend at least three nominees for the vacancy to Gov. Katie Hobbs, who will appoint the new judge. 

 

The most current judicial application form can be downloaded at the Judicial Department website: azcourts.gov/jnc [azcourts.gov]. Applications may also be obtained from the Administrative Office of the Courts, Human Resources Department, 1501 W. Washington, Suite 221, Phoenix, by calling 602-452-3311, or by sending an email request to jnc@courts.az.gov.  

 

Applicants must be at least 30 years of age, of good moral character, admitted to the practice of law in, and a resident of Arizona for the past five years and a resident of Pima County for the past year. 

 

A signed original application with all attachments and a searchable PDF version of the application and attachments must be submitted to the Administrative Office of the Courts, Human Resources Department, 1501 W. Washington, Suite 221, Phoenix, AZ, 85007, by 3 p.m. on July 2, 2025. Please review the application instructions for guidance on submitting your electronic application.   

 

Applicants for the most recent vacancy in Pima County DO NOT need to reapply to be considered for the new vacancy.

 

The Commission may, at its discretion, use applications filed for this vacancy to nominate candidates for any additional vacancies known to the Commission before the screening meeting for this vacancy is held.   

 

All meetings of the Pima County Commission on Trial Court Appointments are open to the public. Meeting dates will be announced.  

 

The current annual salary of a Superior Court judge is $190,000. 

Contact:

Rachel Mackie 
602-452-3308 

NEW COURT OF APPEALS JUDGES

 

May 20, 2025

https://azgovernor.gov/office-arizona-governor/news/2025/05/governor-hobbs-announces-appointment-veronika-fabian-and-andrew

 

 ASSOCIATE CITY COURT JUDGE
THE CITY OF SCOTTSDALE

May 19, 2025

The City of Scottsdale is currently accepting applications for the position of Associate City Court Judge. The application deadline is June 16, 2025, at 11:59 PM. For detailed information on qualifications, responsibilities, and the application process, please refer to the official job posting below.

 

 

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/scottsdaleaz/jobs/4922457/associate-city-judge

 

JUDICIAL BRANCH OF ARIZONA IN MARICOPA COUNTY (DEADLINE TO APPLY IS JUNE 6^TH AT 11:59 P.M.)
May 12, 2025

The Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is currently recruiting Superior Court Commissioners!

This application is typically only open one time each year during specifically advertised periods. 

Commissioners may function as a Plea Officer, or be assigned to the Early Disposition Court, Initial Appearance Court, or Juvenile Advisory Hearings.

The selected Commissioners may also be assigned and/or assist with work or hear matters in other Court departments, including Civil, Family, Juvenile, Criminal, Probate, Mental Health, Tax, or Justice Courts. As Judicial employees of the Court, Commissioners are not permitted to practice law.

All applications must be submitted electronically.

The application and additional information can be found here: https://superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/about/human-resources/careers/commissioner-recruitments/

The deadline to apply is Friday, June 6^th at 11:59 p.m. The application will be unavailable after this time and no late submissions are accepted. The application must be complete before the deadline, partial applications are not accepted. 

For more information, contact judicialbranchhr@jbazmc.maricopa.gov

Public Asked for Input on Candidates for Vacancy on Superior Court in Pima County 

May 6, 2025

PHOENIX - The Pima County Commission on Trial Court Appointments is seeking public input on eight candidates for a vacancy on the Superior Court in Pima County created by the retirement of Hon. James E. Marner. AWLA Members are in blue.

 

The candidates are: 

 

Michael J. Martinez Areinoff Daniel R. Huff Maria A. Morlacci James A. Rappaport

Nicole P. Savel Kristin J. Schriner Kendrick A. Wilson Antonio Lopez Zapata

 

Candidate applications can be viewed online at the Commission’s website, azcourts.gov/jnc [azcourts.gov]. 

 

The Commission will meet to interview the candidates on May 19, 2025. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. and will be held at the Operations Division Midtown - Hardesty Room, 1100 S. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711.  The interview agenda will be posted on the Commission’s website at least seven days prior to the meeting.  

 

Members of the public may address the Commission on May 19. Written comments may also be submitted via email to jnc@courts.az.gov or mailed to 1501 W. Washington, Suite 221, Phoenix, AZ 85007. It is not necessary to submit multiple copies of written comments - email is preferred. Comments must be received no later than May 14 to be considered. Anonymous comments cannot be considered.  

 

Following the interviews, the Commission will recommend at least three nominees for the opening to Gov. Katie Hobbs, who will appoint the new judge.  

Maricopa County Superior Court Commissioner

April 22, 2025

The Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is currently recruiting for Superior Court Commissioner. The recruitment portal login, and what you need to know about the position can be found on our website: Commissioner Recruitments.  Please forward this information to anyone who may be qualified and interested in this opportunity. The deadline to apply is Friday, June 6^th at 11:59 p.m. 

GOVERNOR KATIE HOBBS IS MAKING THREE APPOINTMENTS TO MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT

April 16, 2025

Phoenix, AZ – Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced that she will be making three appointments to the Maricopa County Superior Court.

Janette Corral is a graduate of Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law and has over a decade of experience working in the Maricopa County court system. Her extensive professional experience includes eight years with the Maricopa County Public Defender’s Office—three as a Deputy Public Defender and five as an attorney in the Criminal Mental Health Unit. For the last four years, Judge Corral has served as a Commissioner for the Maricopa County Superior Court.

Nicole Hartley is a graduate from Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. For over 10 years, she served as a Deputy Public Defender for the Maricopa County Public Defender’s Office. Judge Hartley has served as a Commissioner for the Maricopa County Superior Court since 2021.

Brian Palmer is a graduate from the University of Arizona’s James E. Rogers College of Law. Judge Palmer has over 10 years of experience in private practice in civil and commercial litigation. He also served as Senior Civil Litigation Counsel for the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office prior to his appointment as a Commissioner for the Maricopa County Superior Court in 2020.

The appointments are for the vacancies created by the retirement of Judges Bruce R. Cohen, Jo Lynn Gentry, and Lisa A. VandenBerg.

https://azgovernor.gov/office-arizona-governor/news/2025/04/governor-katie-hobbs-making-three-appointments-maricopa-county

   

 

CITY OF TUCSON - CITY COURT - CITY MAGISTRATE VACANCY
March 8, 2025

SALARY: $155,077 ANNUALLY / APPOINTED

Tucson City Court has one vacancy for a City Magistrate.  The successful candidate will be appointed for a term from date of appointment for a period of four (4) years.

 

The City Magistrate Merit Selection Commission will make a recommendation to the Mayor and Council.

 

Applicants must be:

1. Of good moral character, and
2. A resident of Arizona for one year immediately preceding recommendation, and
3. Admitted to the practice of law in Arizona for five years immediately preceding recommendation.

 

Applicants should also be familiar with the Supreme Court of Arizona Administrative Orders.  People seeking appointment shall, as part of the appointment application process, furnish a full set of fingerprints to the City.

 

Saturday, March 15, 2025, “Questionnaire for Candidates for Judicial Office” can be obtained online at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Clerks/Boards-Committees-Commissions or requesting by emailing clerk-ea@tucsonaz.gov

 

Send your completed questionnaire to the following address: City Magistrate Merit Selection Commission, c/o City Clerk’s Office, P. O. Box 27210, Tucson, Arizona, 85726-7210, or drop off at City Hall, City Clerk’s Office, 255 W. Alameda, 9^th Floor, Tucson, Arizona 85701.

 

Questionnaires will not be accepted after 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 14, 2025. The City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

For more information, contact Bambi Benitez, Management Assistant with the City Clerk’s Office at
(520) 791-4213.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mar. 4, 2025

 

Contact: Rachel Mackie

(602) 452-3308

 

 

Applications Being Accepted for Vacancy on Superior Court in Coconino County

PHOENIX - Applications are being accepted for a vacancy on the Superior Court in Coconino County created by the upcoming retirement of Hon. Elaine Fridlund-Horne. 

 

The Coconino County Commission on Trial Court Appointments will review applications, interview selected applicants, and recommend at least three nominees for the vacancy to Gov. Katie Hobbs, who will appoint the new judge.

 

The most current judicial application form can be downloaded at the Judicial Department website: azcourts.gov/jnc [azcourts.gov]. Applications may also be obtained from the Administrative Office of the Courts, Human Resources Department, 1501 W. Washington, Suite 221, Phoenix, by calling (602) 452-3311, or by sending an email request to jnc@courts.az.gov. 

 

Applicants must be at least 30 years of age, of good moral character, admitted to the practice of law in, and a resident of Arizona for the past five years and a resident of Coconino County for the past year.

 

A signed original application with all attachments and a searchable PDF version of the application and attachments must be submitted to the Administrative Office of the Courts, Human Resources Department, 1501 W. Washington, Suite 221, Phoenix, AZ, 85007, by3 p.m. on Mar. 31, 2025.  Please review the application instructions for guidance on submitting your electronic application.

 

Applicants for the previous vacancy in Coconino County DO NOT need to reapply to be considered for the new vacancy.

 

The Commission may, at its discretion, use the applications filed for this vacancy to nominate candidates for any additional vacancies known to the Commission before the screening meeting for this vacancy is held.  

 

All meetings of the Coconino County Commission on Trial Court Appointments are open to the public. Meeting dates will be announced. 

 

The current annual salary of a Superior Court judge is $190,000.

JUDICIAL NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR OPENING ON SUPERIOR COURT IN MARICOPA COUNTY

Feb. 25, 2025

 

Contact: Rachel Mackie

602-452-3308

 

 

The Maricopa County Commission on Trial Court Appointments has recommended 12 nominees to Gov. Katie Hobbs for the three openings on the Superior Court in Maricopa County. AWLA Members are in blue.

 

The nominees for the openings created by the retirement of Hon. Bruce R. Cohen, Hon. Jo Lyn Gentry, and Hon. Lisa A. VandenBerg are:

 

• Christian J. Bell, Democrat, Commissioner with the Superior Court in Maricopa County.

• Elizabeth T. Bingert, Independent, Commissioner with the Superior Court in Maricopa County.

• Ramsey K. Bronyah, Democrat, Deputy County Attorney at the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office.

• Janette C. Corral, Democrat, Commissioner with the Superior Court in Maricopa County.

• Jessica J. Fotinos, Democrat, General Counsel, and Director of Communications at the Clerk of the Superior Court in Maricopa County.

• Dee R. Giles, Republican, Partner with Schneider & Onofry, P.C.

• Gregory J. Gnepper, Independent, Commissioner with the Superior Court in Maricopa County.

• Nicole P. Hartley, Democrat, Commissioner with the Superior Court in Maricopa County.

• Rebecca K. Jones, Democrat, Attorney with the Arizona Attorney General’s Office.

• Brian J. Palmer, Independent, Commissioner with the Superior Court in Maricopa County.

• Suzanne J. Reed, Democrat, Attorney at the Arizona Attorney General’s Office.

• Jessica S. Sanchez, Independent, Equity Partner with Udall Shumway P.L.C.

 

Gov. Hobbs will make the appointments.

NEW Supreme Court Justice - Maria Elena Cruz

GOVERNOR KATIE HOBBS APPOINTS JUDGE MARIA ELENA CRUZ TO THE ARIZONA SUPREME COURT

January 29, 2025

Click here for the Governor's press release.

Vacancy Applications

All applications received by the commissions are posted on this website. They are also available for public review by appointment at the Administrative Office of the Courts, Human Resources Department, 1501 West Washington Street, Suite 221, Phoenix, AZ, 85007.

A small section of each application containing personal, family, and reference information is kept confidential for use only by the commission and the Governor.

Click here for more information.