Ballotpedia, Peter Thompson

Superior Court Biography, Peter Thompson

Peter holds a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University and a law degree from Brigham Young University Law School. 

Peter previously worked as a superior court commissioner in Maricopa County and as a police staff attorney for the City of Mesa's Police Department. He also worked as an attorney at the firms of Evans, Thompson, Dove, and Nelson, P.L.C., the Law Offices of H. Michael Wright, P.C, and at his own practice, the Law Offices of Peter A. Thompson, P.C.. 

Peter A. Thompson currently serves as a Superior Court Judge in Maricopa County. He was first appointed in 2010 and is serving his 4th term. 

As a superior court judge in Maricopa County for 14 years, oversees cases involving criminal felonies, the administration of wills and estates, evictions of renters, and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

As a superior court commissioner, Thompson reviewed civil and criminal cases to determine sentencing and punishment, issued search and arrest warrants, administered oaths, and granted divorce, annulment, and legal separation.

As a superior court commissioner in Maricopa County for 3 years, reviewed civil and criminal cases to determine sentencing and punishment, issued search and arrest warrants, administered oaths, and granted divorce, annulment, and legal separation.

As a staff attorney for the City of Mesa Police Department, provided legal counsel and representation on criminal and civil matters, reviewed and drafted legal documents, and researched and analyzed state and federal law.

As a police staff attorney for the City of Mesa Police Department for 6 years, provided legal counsel and representation on criminal and civil matters, reviewed and drafted legal documents, and researched and analyzed state and federal law.

As an attorney at the Law Offices H. Michael Wright, P.C. the Law Offices of Peter A. Thompson, and P.C  Evans, Thompson, Dove and Nelson, P.L.C. for 14 years, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

- As a superior court judge in Maricopa County for 14 years, oversees cases involving criminal felonies, the administration of wills and estates, evictions of renters, and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.
- As a superior court commissioner in Maricopa County for 3 years, reviewed civil and criminal cases to determine sentencing and punishment, issued search and arrest warrants, administered oaths, and granted divorce, annulment, and legal separation.
- As a police staff attorney for the City of Mesa Police Department for 6 years, provided legal counsel and representation on criminal and civil matters, reviewed and drafted legal documents, and researched and analyzed state and federal law.
- As an attorney at the Law Offices H. Michael Wright, P.C. the Law Offices of Peter A. Thompson, and P.C  Evans, Thompson, Dove and Nelson, P.L.C. for 14 years, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

Legal Experience

As of October 15, 2024, Peter A. Thompson did not have a website or any information online.

Judicial Philosophy

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As a superior court judge, ruled that the "Tipped Workers Protection Act" would remain on the November ballot.

As a superior court judge, opposes the Raise the Wage AZ's challenge in 2024, ruling that the "Tipped Workers Protection Act" would remain on the November ballot.

As a superior court judge, ruled against claims of voter fraud in the 2022 gubernatorial election.

- As a superior court judge, opposes the Raise the Wage AZ's challenge in 2024, ruling that the "Tipped Workers Protection Act" would remain on the November ballot.
- As a superior court judge, ruled against claims of voter fraud in the 2022 gubernatorial election.

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Peter A. Thompson

Peter has a bachelor's degree and a law degree from Brigham Young University.

Peter currently works as a Superior Court Judge. He previously worked as an attorney at the firms of Evans, Thompson, Dove and Nelson, P.L.C. and the Law Offices of H. Michael Wright, P.C. He also owned his own practice at the Law Offices of Peter A. Thompson, P.C. and then worked as a Police Staff Attorney for the City of Mesa's Police Department. Before his appointment to the Superior Court, he served as a commissioner to the court. 

As a legal associate/attorney at (law firm name), researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

As a managing partner at (law firm name), oversaw finances and budgeting, shaped and enforced firm culture, helped attract new clients, managed and mentored legal associates, and guided growth in the firm’s areas of legal practice.

As a superior court commissioner, reviewed civil and criminal cases to determine sentencing and punishment, issued search and arrest warrants, administered oaths, and granted divorce, annulment, and legal separation.

As superior court judge, oversees cases involving criminal felonies, the administration of wills and estates, evictions of renters, and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

- As a legal associate/attorney at (law firm name), researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.
- As a managing partner at (law firm name), oversaw finances and budgeting, shaped and enforced firm culture, helped attract new clients, managed and mentored legal associates, and guided growth in the firm’s areas of legal practice.
- As a staff attorney for the City of Mesa Police Department, provided legal counsel and representation on criminal and civil matters, reviewed and drafted legal documents, and researched and analyzed state and federal law.
- As a superior court commissioner, reviewed civil and criminal cases to determine sentencing and punishment, issued search and arrest warrants, administered oaths, and granted divorce, annulment, and legal separation.
- As superior court judge, oversees cases involving criminal felonies, the administration of wills and estates, evictions of renters, and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.