Gregory S. Como

Ruled on March 25, 2026 that Secretary of State Adrian Fontes had no legal power to rename the No Labels Party the Arizona Independent Party. He voided the name change. The Clean Elections Commission and both major parties had sued.

March 25, 2026

Source: kjzz.org · researched September 13, 2026

Struck down several Arizona abortion laws on February 6, 2026. He ruled they broke the abortion-rights amendment voters passed in 2024. The laws banned telehealth abortion care and mailed abortion pills, and required a 24-hour wait and an ultrasound.

February 6, 2026

Source: aclu.org · researched September 13, 2026

Was partly overturned by the Arizona Court of Appeals on July 12, 2022 in J.F. v. Como. He had ordered a father in a custody case to hand over five years of mental health records. The appeals court said the order was too broad and required a private review by the judge first.

July 12, 2022

Source: azcourts.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Was rated as meeting judicial performance standards by the Arizona Commission on Judicial Performance Review in April 2026. Survey takers rated him 100% acceptable or better for legal ability and 97% for impartiality.

April 24, 2026Favorable on Impartiality

Source: jpr.azcourts.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Was rated as meeting judicial performance standards by the Arizona Commission on Judicial Performance Review in April 2026. Survey takers rated him 100% acceptable or better for legal ability and 97% for impartiality.

April 24, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence

Source: jpr.azcourts.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Was rated as meeting judicial performance standards by the Arizona Commission on Judicial Performance Review in 2022. All 28 voting commissioners agreed. Attorneys gave him 97% for legal ability and 98% for integrity.

September 23, 2022Favorable on Legal Competence

Source: jpr.azcourts.gov · researched September 13, 2026