Seal of the Superior Court in Maricopa County, State of Arizona

Current Assignment:

Civil Department Southeast Facility in Mesa

Assignment History:

Department:
Civil
Year:
6/2021
Location:
Southeast Facility in Mesa
 
Department:
Criminal
Year:
6/2017
Location:
Phoenix
 
Department:
Family Court
Year:
6/2014
Location:
Southeast Facility in Mesa
 
Department:
Juvenile
Year:
9/2010
Location:
Juvenile Court Southeast Facility in Mesa
 

Work History:

2010 - Present: 
Superior Court Judge , Maricopa County 
2007 - 2010: 
Commissioner, Superior Court, Phoenix 
2000 - 2006: 
Police Staff Attorney, City of Mesa Police Department , Mesa, AZ 
1998 - 2000: 
Attorney, Evans, Thompson, Dove and Nelson, P.L.C.  
1990 - 1998: 
Attorney, Law Offices of Peter A. Thompson, P.C 
1986 - 1990: 
Attorney, Law Offices H. Michael Wright, P.C.  

Education:

  • Juris Doctorate, 1985, Brigham Young University
  • Bachelor of Art, 1982, Brigham Young University

Committees/Associations:

  • Arizona State Bar

Community Involvement:

  • Youth sports coach
  • U.S. Army Reserve (1982-1992)