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PHOENIX – The public is asked for comments on 14 applicants for an opening on Division I of the Arizona Court of Appeals created by the retirement of Judge Maurice Portley.
The applicants are:
- James P. Beene
- Cassie E. Bray Woo
- Theresa Dwyer
- Timothy R. Hyland
- Jared C. Leung
- Daniel W. McCarthy
- Paul J. McMurdie
Their applications can be viewed online at http://www.azcourts.gov/jnc.
The Commission on Appellate Court Appointments will review the applications and hear comments at a public meeting on September 29th. The meeting will be held in room 101 of the Arizona State Courts Building, 1501 West Washington, starting at 1:00 p.m. Citizens may address the commission at that time or send written comments to 1501 W. Washington, Suite 221, Phoenix, AZ, 85007 or to jnc@courts.az.gov. Comments must be received by September 27th to be considered. Anonymous comments cannot be considered.
At the September 29th meeting, the commission will decide which applicants will be interviewed for the opening. The selected applicants will be interviewed on October 17th. After the interviews the commission will recommend at least three nominees for the opening to Governor Doug Ducey, who will appoint the new judge.
