Ballotpedia, Clint Bolick

Clint earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Drew University and a law degree from the University of California at Davis. 

Clint has worked as an attorney. He also served as vice president for litigation at the Goldwater Institute, president and general counsel of Alliance for School Choice, and as co-founder and vice president for litigation at the Institute for Justice. He is an author.

Clint Bolick was appointed to the Arizona Supreme Court by Governor Doug Ducey in 2016. He was elected to a full term in 2018.

State Court Report, A Conversation with Justice Clint Bolick of the Arizona Supreme Court

As a state supreme court justice, worked to eliminate peremptory jury strikes.

Worked to deregulate the practice of law to allow specialized legal paraprofessionals to represent clients in court.

Worked to allow non-lawyers to own law firms.

- As a state supreme court justice, worked to eliminate peremptory jury strikes.
- Worked to deregulate the practice of law to allow specialized legal paraprofessionals to represent clients in court.
- Worked to allow non-lawyers to own law firms.

Judicial Administration

As of September 18, 2024, Clint Bolick’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Philosophy

As a legal professional, worked on litigation in areas like school choice, private property rights, racial classifications, and government subsidies.

- As a legal professional, worked on litigation in areas like school choice, private property rights, racial classifications, and government subsidies.

Legal Experience

Was previously named one of the 90 Greatest DC Lawyers in the Last 30 Years by Legal Times in 2008.

- Was previously named one of the 90 Greatest DC Lawyers in the Last 30 Years by Legal Times in 2008.

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Clint Bolick

- The Arizona Supreme Court consists of 7 justices and serves as the final authority on the Arizona Constitution and appeals within the state.
- It handles all civil, criminal, and state-related cases, including reviewing issues like life imprisonment and death penalty matters.
- Decisions are made collectively by majority vote, and the chief justice writes the majority opinion.
- Each justice is appointed by the governor of Arizona. Justices stand for retention in an election two years after their appointment and then every six years. They must retire at the age of 70.
- They are paid an annual salary of $205,000, while the Chief Justice makes $212,000.

One of seven justices who serves on the highest court in Arizona.