Gov. Katie Hobbs administered the oath to Cruz, who restores the bench to seven members after the retirement of Justice ...

The Arizona Supreme Court now has seven justices after Maria Elena Cruz was sworn in on Feb. 3. She's a historical appointee, ...

Maria Elena Cruz becomes the first Latina and Black justice on Arizona's Supreme Court, reflecting the state's growing ...

PHOENIX – Maria Elena Cruz, who will be sworn in as the newest Arizona Supreme Court justice on Monday, didn’t set out to be a judge when she started her law career. “I thought that the work ...

Maria Elena Cruz was sworn in Feb. 3 as the newest Arizona Supreme Court justice. Cruz, appointed by Gov. Katie Hobbs, is the first Latina and Black justice on the court. She has served as a judge ...

Arizona Supreme Court Justice Maria Elena Cruz is a historic appointee made by Gov. Katie Hobbs. She is the first Latina and Black woman to be appointed and sworn in. She lives in Yuma with her ...