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William G. Montgomery
Justice · Arizona Supreme Court
Biography
Professional career
- William Gerard Montgomery is an American attorney who has been a justice of the Arizona Supreme Court since September 2019
- He previously was the County Attorney for Maricopa County, Arizona, — 2010–2019
- In 2006, Montgomery ran for Arizona Attorney General, losing to incumbent Terry Goddard
- William Gerard "Bill" Montgomery is an American attorney, former county prosecutor, and justice of the Arizona Supreme Court
Education
Additional information
- Appointed by Governor Doug Ducey in 2019, he previously held the role of Maricopa County Attorney from 2010 to 2019, where his office gained national recognition for victim-focused programs but also drew controversies over ethics, political appointments, and his hardline stances on marijuana, immigration, and abortion
- Born March 2, 1967
- A West Point graduate and Gulf War veteran, he has chaired multiple state task forces and faced criticism for statements about Planned Parenthood, later recusing himself from a related abortion case
- During Montgomery's tenure, the county attorney's office gained national recognition for its Restitution Specialist and Sex Assault Backlog programs
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Exhibits
Statewide
Arizona's digital-evidence portal supports invited parties in participating courts to upload, review, manage, and share case exhibits for virtual or in-person hearings.
The digital evidence portal provides convenient 24/7 online access to upload, review, and manage exhibits in a case to which a party has been invited.Arizona Digital Evidence ↗
Remote appearances
Statewide
Arizona requires each Superior, Justice, and Municipal Court to issue a local remote-hearing administrative order. The applicable county or court order controls scheduling and technology requirements.
The Arizona Supreme Court also mandated that each Superior, Justice, and Municipal Court issue a local administrative order based on these recommendations, with modifications as necessary due to technology or staffing limitations.Local Administrative Orders Regarding Virtual Hearings ↗
Statewide
Arizona remote appearances depend on the assigned judge and court. Parties should provide the court with evidence, documents, photos, or proof needed for the remote hearing using the court's directions.
Depending on the judge and court, hearings can be scheduled as in person or remote appearances.Remote Court Appearances ↗
Sources
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Biography sources checked August 22, 2026.
Arizona Judicial Branch official judicial roster
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View Arizona Digital Evidence ↗Local Administrative Orders Regarding Virtual Hearings
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View Local Administrative Orders Regarding Virtual Hearings ↗Remote Court Appearances
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