Cochise County Bar Association

06/11/2026

⚖️ JP2 Judge Candidate Forum – June 30th

Join the Cochise County Bar Association for an evening of community engagement as we hear from the candidates seeking to serve Justice Precinct 2 and recognize the Honorable Alma Vildosola for her 20 years of dedicated service to the Douglas community.

Candidates:
• Juan Pablo Flores
• Chris Crucilla
• Mitchel Lindemann

📅 Tuesday, June 30, 2026
🕠 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM (Doors open at 5:00 PM)
📍 Douglas Justice Court (JP2)
1012 N. G Avenue, Douglas, AZ 85607

🎤 Moderated by Ralph Robles, Douglas Business Network
📺 Livestreamed by Cochise County Voice

This event is free and open to the public. We hope you’ll join us for this important community event!

For more information, email [email protected] or visit cochisecountybar.com.

05/27/2026

Some moments from last week’s Superior Court Judge Division II Candidate Forum hosted by the Cochise County Bar Association. ⚖️🇺🇸

It was great seeing members of the community come together to stay informed, ask questions, and engage in conversations about our local judicial system.

Thank you to everyone who attended, participated, tuned into the livestream, and helped make the event possible.

Stay tuned for information on another upcoming candidate forum coming soon!

05/21/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended and tuned in to the Cochise County Superior Court Judge Candidate Forum featuring candidates Ruth Faulkner and Deana Champagne. We appreciate the community taking the time to stay informed and engaged!

A special thank you to Matt Hickman and Herald/Review Media for moderating, livestreaming, and covering the forum.

Watch the livestream here:

Deana Champagne and Ruth Faulkner emphasized different strengths — broad legal experience versus courtroom repetition — during a Cochise County judicial forum.

05/20/2026

🇺🇸 Reminder It’s TODAY!

Join the Cochise County Bar Association for tonight’s Candidate Forum for Superior Court Judge Division II. Come hear directly from the candidates, learn more about the judicial system, and engage with your local community.

Doors Open: 5:00 PM
Forum Begins: 5:30 PM
Cochise College Sierra Vista Student Union Community Room

Free and open to the public. We hope to see you there! ⚖️

05/18/2026

📢 COMMUNITY INVITE: Meet Your Cochise County Superior Court Candidates 📢

Residents across Cochise County are invited to take part in an important community conversation ahead of the upcoming judicial race.

The Cochise County Bar Association is hosting a Division II Judicial Candidate Forum, providing a valuable opportunity for the public to hear directly from the candidates, learn about their experience, and better understand their perspectives on serving the community.

Event Details:

🗓 Tuesday, May 19
🕠 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM (Doors open at 5:00 PM)
📍 Cochise College – Sierra Vista
Student Union Building, Community Room
901 Colombo Ave, Sierra Vista, AZ

Featured Candidates:
• Deana Champagne
• Ruth Faulkner

This event is free and open to the public, offering a neutral and informative setting for voters to engage with the judicial candidates ahead of the election.

Community members are encouraged to attend, ask questions, and stay informed on the individuals seeking to serve in Cochise County’s Superior Court.

Staying informed is one of the most important steps in participating in your local government—this forum is a great place to start

05/18/2026

Join Herald/Review Media's Managing Editor Matt Hickman and the Cochise County Bar Association for the Cochise County Superior Court - Division II Candidate Forum Tuesday, May 19th at the Cochise College Student Union Building - Community Room.

Doors open at 5 p.m.
FREE to attend, forum begins at 5:30 p.m.

Hear directly from the candidates and make an informed choice at the polls in the July primary.

05/13/2026

Friendly reminder that the Cochise County Bar Association’s Division II Judicial Candidate Forum is coming up next Tuesday, May 19!

Join us to hear directly from candidates Deana Champagne and Ruth Faulkner ahead of the upcoming election.

📅 Tuesday, May 19
🕠 5:30–7:00 p.m. (doors open at 5:00 p.m.)
📍 Cochise College Sierra Vista
Student Union Building – Community Room

Moderated by Matt Hickman, Managing Editor, Herald/Review Media

✅ Free and open to the public

Questions or additional information:
📧 [email protected]
🌐 cochisecountybar.com

05/01/2026

⚖️ Meet Your Candidates – Division II Judicial Forum

Join the Cochise County Bar Association for a community forum featuring candidates for Cochise County Superior Court Division II, Deana Champagne and Ruth Faulkner.

📅 Tuesday, May 19
🕠 5:30–7:00 p.m. (doors open at 5:00 p.m.)
📍 Cochise College Sierra Vista
Student Union Building – Community Room

Moderated by Matt Hickman, Managing Editor, Herald/Review Media

Free and open to the public.

Questions or additional information:
📧 [email protected]
🌐 cochisecountybar.com

02/12/2026

A major leadership opportunity is now open with the Cochise County Attorney’s Office.

The Chief Civil Deputy County Attorney position in Bisbee offers an anticipated salary range of $160,000–$180,000 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package and membership in the Arizona State Retirement System. This senior role plays a key part in guiding civil legal work and supporting County leadership across Cochise County.

We encourage qualified and experienced civil practitioners to apply.
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Interested candidates may apply on the Cochise County website under the Employment section:

👉 https://www.cochise.az.gov/387/Employment-Opportunities

02/10/2026

On Wednesday, February 4, the Cochise County Bar Association was proud to participate in the 2nd Justice & Care Collective, providing expungement and set-aside assistance, record sealing support, and general legal information to help community members take meaningful steps toward a fresh start.

Together, 16 individuals were assisted through a range of outcomes, as reflected in the graphic below.

We extend our sincere thanks to the Court and Court Administration, the Cochise County Attorney’s Office, all participating agencies, and our CCBA volunteer attorneys and affiliates for their time, collaboration, and continued commitment to serving our community. ⚖️💙