The Pinal County First Instance Court Appointments Commission has opened a forum for public comment on the six candidates vying for future vacancies in the Pinal County Superior Court. This vacancy resulted from the retirement of the Chairman. Kevin D. White.

The following candidates are under consideration.

• Kyle D. Hopson
• Karen F. Palmer
• Jamie R. Ramirez
• Matthew S. Reed
• Megan K. Wiegand
• Lawrence M. Wharton

Candidate details, including application forms, are available online at the Commission’s website at azcourts.gov/jnc.

The committee has scheduled a meeting for candidate interviews on August 8th at 9:30 am. The meeting will be held in Room 2130 of the Pinal County Superior Court located at 971 N. Jason Lopez Circle, Building A, Florence, AZ. 85132. The specific interview agenda will be posted on the Committee’s website at least seven days prior to the meeting.

The commission is actively encouraging Pinal County residents to submit their comments at the August 8 meeting. Alternatively, residents may submit written comments electronically to: This email address is being protected from spambots. JavaScript must be enabled to view. To minimize paperwork and maintain efficient communication, the Committee suggests sending comments by email. However, please note that comments must be received by August 3rd at the latest to be considered, and anonymous feedback will not be considered.

After the interviews, the committee will shortlist at least three candidates for Governor Katie Hobbs, who will be responsible for appointing the new judge. This is an important opportunity for residents to participate in the selection process and voice their opinions on who should serve as the next Superior Court Judge in Pinal County.

Stay up to date on this selection process by visiting the committee website or subscribing to notifications. Your opinion matters and it could shape the future of the justice system.