As the sun sets on Hon. Peter W. Hochuli's tenure, the Superior Court in Pima County turns its gaze to the future, laying out a pathway to seat his successor. A roster of 15 applicants is now public, inviting community insight into who next claims the bench's weighty responsibility. The list, as revealed by the Commission's official announcement, includes a diverse set of legal minds from Caroline S. Allen to Antonio Lopez Zapata, each vying for a chance to shape jurisprudence in the arid expanse of Pima County.
The call for public engagement is not a whisper but a shout, as Arizonans are beckoned to voice their opinions before the Commission on Trial Court Appointments sharpens its pen to mark the ballots. The cut-off for comments is July 10, as the Commission prepares for a public meeting on July 15, 2025, where it will narrow the field further, details of which will be posted with a requisite seven-day lead on its website.
For those who prefer the digital soapbox, emails are welcomed at [email protected], with the assurance that internet voices carry the same weight as ink and paper, all directed to 1501 W. Washington, Suite 221, Phoenix, AZ, 85007.
