Ducey selects Lopez, Gould as new Supreme Court justices

Andrew Gould /Photo courtesy Arizona Court of Appeals
Andrew Gould /Photo courtesy Arizona Court of Appeals

By Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services via Arizona Capitol Times

 John R. Lopez IV /Photo courtesy attorney general's office

John R. Lopez IV /Photo courtesy attorney general’s office

Gov. Doug Ducey selected two new justices for the Arizona Supreme Court Monday, including the first Hispanic to serve on the state’s top bench.

The governor chose John Lopez IV, 47, who is currently the state’s solicitor general. He heads the division inside the attorney general’s office charged with defending the state in litigation.

Lopez also has been called upon to issue legal opinions in cases where Attorney General Mark Brnovich has had a conflict of interest.

Also tapped for the bench is Andrew Gould, 54, currently a judge on the state Court of Appeals.

Both are Republicans like Ducey. Gould was formerly a Superior Court judge in Yuma County.

Continued:

Share this!

Additional Articles

Goodyear approves land purchase

By Mary Goldmeer | YourValley The Goodyear City Council unanimously approved a proposal to purchase a 13-acre parcel for $8.4 million. The acquisition, is planned to support future expansion

Read More »
News Categories

Get Our Twice Weekly Newsletter!

* indicates required

Rose Law Group pc values “outrageous client service.” We pride ourselves on hyper-responsiveness to our clients’ needs and an extraordinary record of success in achieving our clients’ goals. We know we get results and our list of outstanding clients speaks to the quality of our work.