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Henry Edward Whitmer of Prescott Valley has been elected by the residents of Yavapai County to serve as a judicial officer in the Yavapai County Superior Court, Division 5.
Judge Whitmer earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy. magna cum road He received his PhD from Arizona State University Barrett’s Honors College in May 2008.
He then attended the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, where he received his Juris Doctorate in 2011. Judge Whitmer has participated in various legal internships and has been practicing law since 2011. He joined the Yavapai County Attorney’s Office in January 2014. , where he prosecuted felonies ranging from drug charges to murder. He left the County Attorney’s Office in 2022 to join a private practice, first joining Signature Law Group and then founding Whitmer Law PLLC.
“I am grateful for the trust that the residents of Yavapai County have placed in me,” Judge Whitmer said. “I am humbled by the meaningful work ahead of me. I am committed to ensuring that all people are treated with respect.” I am honored to serve in this role.I am committed to ensuring that the Constitution is upheld and justice is served.”
Judge Whitmer’s term begins when Yavapai County elections are certified on November 20, 2024.
He will replace incumbent Judge Danalyn Savage, who was appointed by Governor Katie Hobbs to fill the vacancy in Division 5 created by the resignation of Cele Hancock in January 2024. The High Court would like to express its heartfelt gratitude and gratitude to Judge Danalyn Savage. Service to the courts, community, and justice system.
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