Superior Court, Judge Lori Bustamante

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Lori earned her bachelor's degree in justice studies and history from Grand Canyon University and her law degree from Pepperdine University School of Law.  

Lori previously worked as a commissioner to the Superior Court, sole practitioner at the Law Office of Lori Horn P.C., senior trial attorney for Allstate Insurance Company, and deputy county attorney in the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office. 

Lori H. Bustamante currently serves as a Superior Court Judge in Maricopa County. She was appointed in 2014 and is serving her 3rd term. 

As a deputy county attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the county, provided legal counsel and representation to county officials in lawsuits and legal proceedings, and filed and prosecuted actions to collect unpaid taxes and child support.

As a senior trial attorney at Allstate Insurance Company, Bustamante researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

As a senior trial attorney at Allstate Insurance Company, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

As a sole practitioner, managed all aspects of the practice, worked with clients on legal issues and provided representation in court and administrative hearings, conducted legal research, drafted legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

As a superior court commissioner, Bustamante oversaw civil and family court cases, issued search and arrest warrants, administered oaths, and performed marriage ceremonies.

As a superior court commissioner, oversaw civil and family court cases, issued search and arrest warrants, administered oaths, and performed marriage ceremonies.

- As a deputy county attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the county, provided legal counsel and representation to county officials in lawsuits and legal proceedings, and filed and prosecuted actions to collect unpaid taxes and child support.
- As a senior trial attorney at Allstate Insurance Company, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.
- As a sole practitioner, managed all aspects of the practice, worked with clients on legal issues and provided representation in court and administrative hearings, conducted legal research, drafted legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.
- As a superior court commissioner, oversaw civil and family court cases, issued search and arrest warrants, administered oaths, and performed marriage ceremonies.

Legal Experience

As of October 15, 2024, Lori H. Bustamante did not have a website or any information online.

Judicial Philosophy

Superior Court, Protocol and Practice of Persons Appearing in the Court of Judge Lori Bustamante

Lists "be prepared, prompt, and polite" as rules for attorneys appearing in her court.

Requires e-filing of all pleadings, a proposed order in WORD format without the heading "proposed" and strikethrough format, and the position of all parties in the motion, if possible.

Encourages parties to request expedited consideration in motions and seek continuances through mutual agreement.

Encourages video appearances over phone for hearings.

Encourages video appearances over audio-only for hearings.

- Lists "be prepared, prompt, and polite" as rules for attorneys appearing in her court.
- Requires e-filing of all pleadings.
- Encourages parties to request expedited consideration in motions and seek continuances through mutual agreement.
- Encourages video appearances over audio-only for hearings.

Judicial Administration

Ethics & Conduct

Community Involvement

Lori H. Bustamante

Judge Lori BUSTAMANTE

Lori currently works as a Superior Court Judge. She previously worked as a commissioner to the Superior Court, sole practitioner at the Law Office of Lori Horn P.C., senior trial attorney for Allstate Insurance Company, and deputy county attorney in the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office. 