Robert M. Brutinel
American judge (born 1958)
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Robert Maurice Brutinel[1] (born March 18, 1958) is a former justice of the Arizona Supreme Court. He was appointed by Governor Jan Brewer to the court in 2010 and retired in 2024.
Robert Brutinel | |
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| 46th Chief Justice of the Arizona Supreme Court | |
| In office July 1, 2019 – July 1, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Scott Bales |
| Succeeded by | Ann Timmer |
| Vice Chief Justice of the Arizona Supreme Court | |
| In office January 25, 2018 – July 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | John Pelander |
| Succeeded by | Ann Timmer |
| Associate Justice of the Arizona Supreme Court | |
| In office November 22, 2010 – October 31, 2024 | |
| Appointed by | Jan Brewer |
| Preceded by | Michael D. Ryan |
| Succeeded by | Maria Elena Cruz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Maurice Brutinel March 18, 1958 |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | Arizona State University, Tempe (BA) University of Arizona (JD) |
Professional career
Brutinel is a graduate of the University of Arizona school of law.[2] After graduating law school Brutinel worked in private practice before being appointed a superior court judge in Yavapai County in 1996. He served as the presiding judge from 2004 until his appointment to the Supreme Court in 2010.[3] Brutinel was retained in an election in 2014,[4] and 2020.[5]
In 2019, Brutinel was elected by his fellow justices to a term as Chief Justice, replacing Justice Scott Bales.[6]
On September 24, 2024, Brutinel announced his retirement from the Arizona Supreme Court, effective October 31, 2024.[7]