Phoenix, AZ – Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced the appointment of Lauren Guyton to the Maricopa County Superior Court. Commissioner Guyton has served on the court as a commissioner since 2016. Prior to that, she served for over fifteen years in the Maricopa County Public Defender’s Office.

“Commissioner Guyton has shown her dedication to helping people and the community both before and throughout her legal career,” said Governor Katie Hobbs. “From her background as a social worker to her time as a public defender and court commissioner, she has proven that she has the personal and legal skills necessary to understand the people in her courtroom and to be an effective superior court judge.”

Judge Guyton’s appointment is to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Timothy Thomason.