17 Candidates Apply for Vacancy on Arizona Supreme Court/Press Release Attached

The public is invited to comment on 17 applicants for a vacancy on the Arizona Supreme Court created by the retirement of Justice Robert Brutinel.

The applicants are:

  • Sheena S. Chiang
  • Ann B. Ching
  • Janette C. Corral
  • Maria Elena Cruz
  • Nicole C. Davis
  • Monica N. Bellapravalu Edelstein
  • D. Andrew Gaona
  • Andrew M. Jacobs
  • Shalanda M. Looney
  • Doreen N. McPaul
  • Robert J. McWhirter
  • Regina L. Nassen
  • Alexander W. Samuels
  • Amy D. Sells
  • Mikel P. Steinfeld
  • Barry G. Stratford
  • Wiilliam R. Wingard

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

The Commission on Appellate Court Appointments will review the applications and hear comments at a public meeting on Nov. 22, 2024. The meeting will be held in room 101 of the Arizona State Courts Building, 1501 W. Washington Phoenix, AZ 85007. Meeting details will be available 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.

Citizens may address the Commission on the day of the meeting or send written comments to [email protected] 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 Nov. 19 to be considered. Anonymous comments cannot be considered.

The Commission will select the applicants to be interviewed at the Nov. 22 meeting, they will then be interviewed on Dec. 9. The logistics of this meeting will be available after the Nov. 22 meeting. After the interviews, the Commission will recommend at least three nominees to Gov. Katie Hobbs, who will appoint the new justice.

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