Arizona Judges
Currently-seated judges of the Arizona Supreme Court and the Arizona Court of Appeals (both divisions), sourced from the official judicial site. 33 on the bench.
Arizona Supreme Court
7 JUSTICES
Ann A. Scott Timmer
Seated 2012
Justice Ann A. Scott Timmer became Chief Justice on July 1, 2024. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona, her J. D. magna cum laude, from Arizona …
John R. Lopez IV
Seated 2017
Justice John R. Lopez IV was appointed to the Arizona Supreme Court in November 2016 and took the bench in January 2017. Previously, he was Solicitor General for the State …
Clint Bolick
Appointed 2016
Justice Clint Bolick was appointed by Gov. Doug Ducey in January 2016 to serve on the Arizona Supreme Court and was retained by the voters in 2018 and 2024. Prior …
James P. Beene
Appointed 2019
Justice James Beene was appointed to the Arizona Supreme Court in 2019. Prior to his appointment, he spent two and a half years on the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division …
Kathryn H. King
Appointed 2021
Kathryn H. King was appointed to serve on the Arizona Supreme Court in 2021 and in 2024 was retained by voters for a six-year term. Prior to her appointment, she …
Maria Elena Cruz
Opinions on record since 2017
Justice Cruz has served on the bench since 2005 and is the first justice of Latina and African descent to serve on the state’s highest court. Prior to her appointment …
William G. Montgomery
Appointed 2019
Prior to Justice William G. Montgomery’s appointment to the Arizona Supreme Court in 2019, he served as the Maricopa County Attorney beginning with a special election in 2010. Before assuming …
Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One
17 JUDGES
Randall M. Howe
Appointed 2012
Randall M. Howe was appointed to the Arizona Court of Appeals on May 29, 2012, by Governor Janice K. Brewer, and currently serves as Chief Judge. From 2008 until his …
David D. Weinzweig
Appointed 2017
David D. Weinzweig was appointed to the Arizona Court of Appeals in December 2017. He is an Arizona native who received his B.A. from the University of Arizona and his …
Andrew J. Becke
Appointed 2025
Andrew J. Becke was appointed to the Arizona Court of Appeals on May 15, 2025, by Governor Katie Hobbs. From 2008 until 2025, Judge Becke practiced as a civil litigation …
Andrew M. Jacobs
Appointed 2023
Judge Andrew Jacobs was appointed to the Arizona Court of Appeals by Governor Katie Hobbs on February 21, 2023, joining the court on March 27, 2023. Andrew grew up in …
Angela K. Paton
Seated 2021
Judge Paton began service on the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One, in November 2021. She served as a judicial law clerk to Arizona Court of Appeals Judge Patrick Irvine …
Anni Hill Foster
Appointed 2022
Judge Anni Hill Foster is a distinguished jurist serving as a Judge in Division One of the Arizona Court of Appeals. With a reputation for fairness, integrity, and a commitment …
Brian Y. Furuya
Appointed 2021
Brian Y. Furuya was appointed as a judge of the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One, by Gov. Doug Ducey effective January 25, 2021. Prior to his appointment to the …
Cynthia J. Bailey
Appointed 2020
Judge Bailey was appointed to the Court of Appeals in April 2020. From 2010 until her appointment, Judge Bailey served on the Maricopa County Superior Court, presiding over cases in …
D. Andrew Gaona
Seated 2026
Judge D. Andrew (“Andy”) Gaona joined the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One, in March 2026 after his appointment by Governor Katie Hobbs. Judge Gaona graduated from the University of …
D. Steven Williams
Appointed 2019
Judge D. Steven Williams was appointed to the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One by Governor Ducey in 2019. Steve graduated cum laude from Arizona State University, where he was …
Daniel J. Kiley
Seated 2023
Daniel J. Kiley was appointed to Division One of the Arizona Court of Appeals by Governor Doug Ducey, taking his seat on January 18, 2023. From 2010 to 2023, Judge …
James B. Morse Jr.
Seated 2017
James B. Morse Jr. was appointed to the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One by Governor Douglas Ducey and began service on the Court of Appeals on November 6, 2017. …
Jennifer M. Perkins
Seated 2017
The Honorable Jennifer M. Perkins began service on the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One, on October 30, 2017. At the time of her appointment by Governor Douglas Ducey, Judge …
Kent E. Cattani
Appointed 2013
Judge Kent Cattani was appointed to the Arizona Court of Appeals on February 9, 2013. After serving for 2 years as Vice Chief Judge, he was elected Chief Judge in …
Michael J. Brown
Seated 2007
Education B.S., Brigham Young University (1989) J.D., Arizona State University Law School (1992) Professional Experience Judge, Arizona Court of Appeals (2007-present) Vice Chief Judge (2013-2015) Chief Judge (2015-2017) Attorney, Brown …
Michael S. Catlett
Appointed 2022
An Arizona native, Michael S. Catlett was appointed to Division One of the Arizona Court of Appeals by Governor Doug Ducey in 2022. From 2020 to 2023, Judge Catlett worked …
Veronika Fabian
Appointed 2025
Judge Veronika Fabian was appointed to the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division 1, on May 15, 2025 by Governor Katie Hobbs. Judge Fabian graduated from Cornell University in 1990 and …
Arizona Court of Appeals, Division Two
9 JUDGES
Christopher P. Staring
Appointed 2015
STARING, Christopher P., became Chief Judge of Division Two on July 1, 2024. He attended the University of California at Davis, receiving his B.A. in 1983. He received his J.D. …
Karl C. Eppich
Seated 2017
EPPICH, Karl C., B.A., University of California at Irvine 1988, J.D., Stanford Law School 1992. Private practice 1992-94 & 1998-99. Deputy Apache County Attorney 1994-97. Staff Attorney, Arizona Court of …
Christopher J. O'Neil
Opinions on record since 2023
O'NEIL, Christopher J. was born and raised in Casa Grande, Arizona, where he presently resides. Before his appointment to the Arizona Court of Appeals, Judge O'Neil served as the Presiding …
Garye L. Vásquez
Seated 2006
VÁSQUEZ, Garye L. became Chief Judge of Division Two on July 1, 2019 and completed his five-year term on June 30, 2024. He was appointed to the Court of Appeals …
Jeffrey L. Sklar
Seated 2022
SKLAR, Jeffrey L., B.A., University of Arizona, 2004; J.D., University of Southern California, 2007; Law Clerk to Hon. Scott Bales, Arizona Supreme Court, 2007-08; Associate, Irell & Manella LLP, 2008-10; …
Lacey Stover Gard
Seated 2022
GARD, Lacey Stover, University of Arizona, 2000; J.D., University of Arizona, 2003; Law Clerk to Hon. J. William Brammer, Jr., Arizona Court of Appeals, Div. 2, 2003-2004; Office of the …
Michael F. Kelly
Appointed 2023
KELLY, Michael F., born Tucson, Arizona; B.S. in Finance, magna cum laude, University of Arizona, 2001; Juris Doctor, University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, 2004, Deputy Pima …
Peter J. Eckerstrom
Appointed 2003
ECKERSTROM, Peter J., born St. James, Minnesota; B.A., Yale University, 1982 (Magna Cum Laude); J.D., Stanford University, 1986 (with Distinction); Master of Judicial Studies, Duke Law School, 2018; admitted to …
Sean E. Brearcliffe
Appointed 2017
BREARCLIFFE, Sean E., was appointed to the Court of Appeals in September, 2017. Before that he had served as a Judge on the Pima County Superior Court from 2013-2017. Before …
Also hearing cases
2 JUDGESNot members of the seated bench, but sat on at least one panel in the last six months — typically retired judges serving by appointment, or justices designated to sit when a member is recused.
Rebecca W. Berch
Last sat on a panel September 2026
John Pelander
Last sat on a panel August 2026