Arizona judicial news

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News about or affecting the judiciary in Arizona.

Supreme Court announces new leadership

Arizona: The Arizona Supreme Court announced that Vice Chief Justice Rebecca White Berch has been elected to serve a five-year term as Chief Justice and Justice Andrew Hurwitz was elected to serve as Vice Chief Justice of the court. Both positions became effective on July 1, 2009 following the retirement of current Chief Justice Ruth McGregor.

Former Chief Justice McGregor remarked that, "I am pleased to be leaving the leadership of the Arizona Judicial Branch in the capable hands of Justices Berch and Hurwitz. I know that they, and the rest of the Court, will continue to move the court system forward." ^[1]

Republican lawmakers blast State Bar in support of Thomas

(6/2/08) Fifteen Republican lawmakers have jumped to the defense of Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas, issuing a statement critical of the State Bar of Arizona's investigations into Thomas' conduct -- a "witch hunt" which could ultimately strip Thomas of his law license and force him out of office.

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