2 days ago · Phoenix, AZ – Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced her historic pick, Judge Maria Elena Cruz, to fill the vacancy on the Arizona Supreme Court. Judge Cruz currently serves on the Arizona Court of Appeals after an appointment from Governor Ducey in 2017, and has previously served on the Yuma County Superior Court, where she was the Presiding ...

22 hours ago · Gov. Katie Hobbs on Monday placed the first Black and Hispanic woman on the Arizona Supreme Court. The governor chose Maria Elena Cruz, now a judge on the Court of Appeals, from among the five names submitted by the …

An opponent of capital punishment, Hobbs has halted executions and was to appear alongside Ryan Thornell, Arizona's prison director, in Maricopa County Supreme Court. [87]

Mar 31, 2023 · PHOENIX – Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced the appointment of seven Maricopa County Superior Court Judges. “On top of their impressive legal experience and qualifications, each of these appointees has demonstrated a deep commitment to public service and to the rule of law,” Governor Hobbs said.

1 day ago · Gov. Katie Hobbs has named appeals court Judge Maria Elena Cruz to the Arizona Supreme Court. Cruz is the first Latina and first Black Arizonan to serve on the state’s most influential bench.

1 day ago · Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs has appointed Maria Elena Cruz to the Arizona Supreme Court. The state appellate judge from rural Yuma County will become the first Latina and the first Black person chosen for the state’s high court.

Jun 15, 2023 · PHOENIX— Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced the appointment of two Maricopa County Superior Court Judges. "I am thrilled to appoint these two accomplished attorneys to Arizona’s bench,” said Governor Hobbs.

Jun 5, 2024 · A Maricopa County Superior Court judge says Gov. Katie Hobbs violated Arizona law when she appointed “de facto directors” to lead state agencies without Senate consent.

This page lists judges appointed by Katie Hobbs (D) during her term as Governor of Arizona. As of today, the total number of Hobbs appointees was 12. For the full profile of Hobbs, click here. Ballotpedia provides comprehensive coverage of the 100 largest cities in America by population. Some Arizona judges are outside of that coverage scope.

Jan 30, 2024 · Phoenix, AZ – Governor Katie Hobbs has announced nine appointees to the Commission of African American Affairs. This accomplished group of appointees span from across the state, and come from diverse backgrounds ranging from education and law enforcement, to civil rights activism and criminal justice.