The judicial landscape in Maricopa County is set to shift with the announcement of two upcoming vacancies on the Superior Court due to the retirements of Hon. Jo Lynn Gentry and Hon. Bruce R. Cohen. Interested parties who meet the qualifications now have their shot at the bench, as applications are being accepted for these prestigious roles.
The application process is overseen by the Maricopa County Commission on Trial Court Appointments, which will take on the task of vetting candidates, conducting interviews, and ultimately recommending at least three nominees for each vacancy to Gov. Katie Hobbs for appointment, according to a notice posted on the Judicial Department website.
Applicants have until 3 p.m. on December 3, to submit their materials, which must include a signed original application with all attachments along with a searchable PDF version. The sorting hat of due process awaits these submissions at the Administrative Office of the Courts, Human Resources Department, which resides, at 1501 W. Washington St., Suite 221, Phoenix, AZ, 85007.
For those vying for a position behind the bench—the spoils include not just the weight of the robe, but a forthcoming boost in compensation. While the current annual salary for a Superior Court judge stands at $180,000, the dawning of the new year ushers in a raise to $190,000, effectively January 1, 2025, the AZ Court noted.
