Judge Erik THORSON


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

Current Assignment:

Tax Presiding/Civil

Assignment History:

Department:
Tax Court/Civil
Year:
6/2022
Location:
Phoenix
 
Department:
Civil
Year:
10/2020
Location:
Northeast Regional Court Center
 
Department:
Juvenile
Year:
1/2018
Location:
Juvenile Court Durango Facility
 

Work History:

2017 - 2018: 
Partner, Snell & Wilmer LLP 
2008 - 2017: 
Associate, Snell & Wilmer LLP 

Education:

  • Journalism, Bachelor's Degree, 2004, Arizona State University
  • JD, 2008, University of Michigan Law School

Committees/Associations:

  • State Bar of Arizona Civil Practice and Procedure Committee (2014 - present)
  • Arizona Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Rules of Evidence (2016 - present)
  • Arizona Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Rules of Evidence, Co-Chair (2019-2024)
  • Arizona Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Rules of Evidence, Chair (2024-present)
  • Arizona Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Evidence Retention (2024-2025)
  • Arizona Supreme Court Task Force on Rules and Procedure for Special Actions (2023-2024)
  • Arizona Supreme Court Task Force on the Arizona Tax Court Rules of Practice, Chair (2024)
  • National Conference of State Tax Judges (2022-present)

Community Involvement:

  • Assistance League of Phoenix (2014 - 2017)
  • Awakening Seed School Parents Association (2014 - 2017)
  • University of Michigan Club of Greater Phoenix Board Member and Community Service Day, Chair (2010 - 2017)
  • Arizona State University Young Alumni, Board Member (2010 - 2015)
  • Arizona Animal Welfare League, Volunteer (2005 - 2006)
  • We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution, Volunteer State Competition Judge (2010, 2015)
  • Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project, Board Member (2014-2017)
  • International Association of LGBTQ+ Judges (2024-present)
  • High School Mock Trial Coach (2016, 2023-present)