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Thomas faces deadline in discipline case
Lawyers for former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas face a Jan. 16 deadline for filing closing arguments in an attorney discipline case against their client.
Year in Review: High court puts spotlight on AZ in 2011
Robes and gavels were a large part of Arizona’s political scene in 2011. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on a landmark election law case that came out of the state and agreed to hear SB1070. The state Supreme Court resolved conflicts involving the Independent Redistricting Commission and trial courts were busy with lawsuits contesting cuts to Medicaid and the candidacy of a Mesa woman in the [...]
State Bar: Only disbarment will repair damage Thomas caused
Attorneys seeking the disbarment of former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas and one of his deputies say in written closing arguments filed today that no other penalty for the former prosecutors will repair the damage they caused.
“About a year after Thomas assumed office as County Attorney, it became clear that he had lost all objectivity about his role as a lawyer and as County A[...]
How the tables turn
Almost 11 years ago to the day, Thomas Zlaket was the chief justice of the Arizona Supreme Court and he apologized to the Commission on Appellate Court Appointments for being unable to free them of the high-profile political duty of creating the pool of potential IRC members.
Thomas discipline hearing drew huge online audience
The unprecedented nature of the discipline proceedings against former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas’ actions kept viewers in law offices and government buildings throughout the Valley glued to the live webcast on the Arizona Supreme Court’s website for 26 days.
Thomas attorneys rest case; closing arguments due by end of year
Lawyers for former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas and two of his former deputies rested their cases Wednesday in discipline proceedings.
Thomas found chaos ‘enlightening’ in cases against county officials
The answers provided by former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas and his deputy Lisa Aubuchon during three days of testimony this week maintained a consistent theme: It was nothing personal.
Thomas says Stapley ‘played fast and loose with the rules’
Former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas called politicians and judges he once prosecuted cowards and “corrupt” during testimony Wednesday in discipline hearings against him.
Thomas defends cases against county officials
Former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas defended failed investigations that he and Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's office launched into county officials as necessary for rooting out corruption.
Thomas scheduled to testify at ethics hearing
A former prosecutor who teamed up with Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio to make failed criminal cases against three county officials is scheduled to testify Wednesday about his role in pressing cases that critics say were trumped up.
Aubuchon defends investigations into Maricopa judge, officials
Former Deputy County Attorney Lisa Aubuchon never wavered during testimony today from her belief that filing criminal charges and a racketeering suit against County Supervisors and judges feuding with Andrew Thomas was legally justified.
Ex-Thomas aide confirms lack of experience
Rachel Alexander’s litigation experience was practically nil, but former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas tapped her to be the lead attorney in a suit involving one of the most complex areas of law that alleged county judges and elected officials were crooked.
