Gov. Katie Hobbs administered the oath to Cruz, who restores the bench to seven members after the retirement of Justice Robert Brutinel.

Maria Elena Cruz becomes the first Latina and Black justice on Arizona's Supreme Court, reflecting the state's growing ...

The Arizona Supreme Court now has seven justices after Maria Elena Cruz was sworn in on Feb. 3. She's a historical appointee, and we're learning more about her in a one-on-one interview.

PHOENIX – Maria Elena Cruz, who will be sworn in as the newest Arizona Supreme Court justice on Monday, didn’t set out to be a judge when she started her law career. “I thought that the work ...

Maria Elena Cruz was sworn in Feb. 3 as the newest Arizona ... With a handshake, a hug and pictures, the history-making ceremony to promote Cruz took roughly two minutes. Hobbs announced last ...

Justice Maria Elena Cruz took an oath of office Monday to become ... With a handshake, a hug and pictures, the history-making ceremony to promote Cruz took roughly two minutes.