Senate hires House analyst as rules attorney
The Senate has hired a House staffer to become the chamber’s new rules attorney.
Attorneys: Don’t count us out yet
Phoenix attorney David Selden, one of the lawyers fighting the employer sanctions law, wouldn’t make any predictions, but disputed the AP’s proclamation that it seems the court will uphold the employer sanctions statute.
Lawyer predicts Nogales mayor’s case will proceed to trial
The attorney for Nogales' embattled mayor believes a corruption case will proceed to trial without delay.
Delay sought in Arizona English learning court case
A federal judge is being asked to postpone the next round of hearings in an 18-year-old court case over adequacy of Arizona's school programs for students learning English.
Legal aid agencies offer domestic violence victims free advice, expertise
The Arizona Domestic Violence Legal Assistance Project has been connecting victims and their families with legal aid since 1997. The program serves approximately 12,000 victims annually.
Phillips and Associates attorney seeks lighter punishment from Supreme Court
The Arizona Supreme Court justices indicated Oct. 5 that they were troubled by the stiff discipline dealt to attorney Jeffrey Phillips, who is the face of the heavily advertised law firm, Phillips and Associates, and is fighting to keep his license.
Nogales mayor arrested on bribery charges
The mayor of Nogales was arrested Tuesday by FBI agents on multiple charges including bribery, theft, fraud and money laundering, Arizona's attorney general said.
UpClose with Michael Ryan
Arizona Supreme Court Justice Michael Ryan hung up his robe Aug. 6, ending a 32-year legal career that began as a prosecutor and proceeded to a management position in the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office and seats on Maricopa County Superior Court and the Arizona Court of Appeals.
Allegations of long-simmering political feud mark constable race
One of Rep. Ben Miranda’s political rivals in the three-way Democratic constable race — Constable Jimmie Munoz, Sr. — is leveling allegations that Miranda has no intention of fulfilling the constable post or leaving his law practice. Munoz, who is seeking his third term as constable, said Miranda is trying to “spoil the vote” because of a long-simmering rivalry between the pair.
Complaints force 9 from ballot
More than half of the candidates whose petition signatures were challenged this election cycle either were kicked off the ballot by a judge or withdrew voluntarily in the face of a likely courtroom defeat.
2 Renzi associates headed for federal court trial
Two associates of former Arizona Rep. Rick Renzi are set for trial this week in a case tied to allegations that the congressman looted his family insurance business to fund his campaigns and for personal expenses.
Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education Award Winners
A comprehensive list and short bios of all the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education Award winners.