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She is from Phoenix and graduated from Xavier College Preparatory. She earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Duke University and her law degree from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law. She lives with her husband and their 2 children. She has served as a regent for the Arizona Board of Regents and as a member of the Arizona Civil Rights Advisory Board. 

Kathryn previously was a partner at Burns Barton PLC, deputy general counsel for the Office of Governor Doug Ducey, an attorney at Snell & Wilmer, a law clerk for Justice Michael D. Ryan, and a legal intern for the Office of Senator Jon Kyl.

Kathryn King was first appointed to the Arizona Supreme Court in 2021 and is serving her 1st term. 

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As an attorney, specialized in labor and employment law and commercial litigation.

- As an attorney, specialized in labor and employment law and commercial litigation.

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Kathryn H. King

- 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.

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