Michael Butler (Arizona)
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2013 - Present
2029
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Michael Joseph Butler is a judge for Division 9 of the Pima County Superior Court in Arizona. He assumed office in 2013. His current term ends on January 1, 2029.
Butler ran for re-election for the Division 9 judge of the Pima County Superior Court in Arizona. He won in the retention election on November 5, 2024.
Butler was appointed on May 9, 2013, by Governor Jan Brewer (R).[1]
Biography
Michael Butler earned his undergraduate degree in business administration from the University of Arizona in 1990 and his J.D. from the University of Arizona School of Law in 1993.[2] Prior to his appointment, Butler's career experience included the following roles:
- 2009-2013: Senior partner, Butler, Oden and Jackson
- 2007-2009: Attorney, Butler & Associates
- 2003-2007: Attorney, Collins Butler
- 2000-2003: Attorney, Michael Butler
- 1996-2000: Attorney, Law Office of George Feulner
- 1994-1996: Attorney, Brown & Bain
- 1993-1994: Law Clerk, Arizona Supreme Court, Justice Fred Martone[1][2]
Elections
2024
See also: Municipal elections in Pima County, Arizona (2024)
Pima County Superior Court Division 9, Michael Butler's seat
Michael Joseph Butler was retained to Division 9 of the Pima County Superior Court on November 5, 2024 with 74.2% of the vote.
Retention Vote |
% |
Votes |
|||
| ✔ | Yes |
74.2
|
272,708 | ||
No |
25.8
|
94,618 | |||
Total Votes |
367,326 | ||||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Butler in this election.
2020
Pima County Superior Court Division 9, Michael Butler's seat
Michael Joseph Butler was retained to Division 9 of the Pima County Superior Court on November 3, 2020 with 73.8% of the vote.
Retention Vote |
% |
Votes |
|||
| ✔ | Yes |
73.8
|
289,025 | ||
No |
26.2
|
102,381 | |||
Total Votes |
391,406 | ||||
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2016
Arizona held elections for 80 superior court judgeships on November 8, 2016. Sixty-three of those seats were up for retention election. Three counties—Maricopa, Pima, and Pinal—use retention elections for their superior courts.[3]
| Pima County Superior Court, Michael Butler Retention Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | Yes votes | |
 Micahel Butler | 78.95% | |
| Source: Pima County, Arizona, "2016 Pima General Election," November 9, 2016 These election results are unofficial and will be updated after official vote totals are made available. | ||
2013
Butler was appointed by Governor Jan Brewer on May 9, 2013.
| “ | I am pleased to appoint Michael Butler to the Pima County Superior Court. Michael’s strong background in commercial law, administrative law and appellate matters – coupled with having worked primarily for small firms and on behalf of small businesses – will bring a distinct and diverse professional background to the court system. Additionally, Michael’s experience outside the legal realm, including his time as certified emergency paramedic, will bring a unique perspective to the Court that will allow him to serve the citizens of Pima County well.[2] - Governor Jan Brewer[4] | ” |
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
Michael Joseph Butler did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Associated Press, "Brewer appoints new superior court judges," May 9, 2013
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Yuma News Now, "Governor Jan Brewer Names Appointments to the Pima County Superior Court," May 9, 2013
- ↑ Arizona Commission on Judicial Performance Review, "JPR Vote Results: Vote Meeting," June 24, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
Federal courts:
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of Arizona • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Arizona
State courts:
Arizona Supreme Court • Arizona Court of Appeals • Arizona Superior Court • Arizona Justice Courts • Arizona Municipal Courts
State resources:
Courts in Arizona • Arizona judicial elections • Judicial selection in Arizona
