News Release

PHOENIX – Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced the appointment of seven Maricopa County Superior Court Judges.

“On top of their impressive legal experience and qualifications, each of these appointees has demonstrated a deep commitment to public service and to the rule of law,” Governor Hobbs said. “I am confident they will be excellent additions to the bench and will serve the State well.”

The appointees are:

• Michelle Carson - Ms. Carson has served as a Commissioner on the Maricopa County Superior Court since 2018. Prior to that, she served as a senior attorney for the Maricopa County Public Defender (2006-2010) and in private practice as a criminal defense attorney, children’s best interest attorney and guardian ad litem (2010-2018). She served as Judge Pro Tem for the City of Tempe (2014-2017) and the Maricopa County Superior Court (2015-2018).

• Marischa H. Gilla - Ms.Gilla has served as a Commissioner on the Maricopa County Superior Court since 2020. Prior to that, she served in the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office from 2006 to 2019, including serving as Bureau Chief of the Family Violence Bureau-East and as a Deputy County Attorney in the Capital Litigation Bureau.

• Melody G. Harmon - Ms. Harmon has served as a Commissioner on the Maricopa County Superior Court since 2018. She currently serves in the Probate Department and previously served as Presiding Commissioner in the Juvenile Department. She started her career practicing employment law, and later...

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