Arizona lawmakers praise confirmation of District Court judge

PHOENIX — Arizona lawmakers congratulated the state’s newest U.S. District Court judge Tuesday, who was confirmed by the U.S. Senate that morning.

Judge Michael Liburdi, who was formerly Gov. Doug Ducey’s top staff attorney, was confirmed 53-37.

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema was one of three Democrats who voted to confirm the Scottsdale man.

“After knowing him for many years, meeting with him and carefully considering his nomination, I believe Mike Liburdi meets those high standards and I support his nomination to the Federal Judiciary,” she said in a statement.

U.S. Sen. Martha McSally also celebrated Liburdi’s confirmation.

“I’ve known Mike for several years & am confident he will uphold the Constitution in his new role — just as he always has — and continue to serve the people of Arizona well,” she said in a tweet.

The Senate just confirmed Mike Liburdi to be U.S. District Judge for Arizona. I’ve known Mike for several years & am confident he will uphold the Constitution in his new role—just as he always has—and continue to serve the people of Arizona well. pic.twitter.com/y0OJEIMw5i

— Martha McSally (@SenMcSallyAZ) July 30, 2019

Rep. Debbie Lesko congratulated Liburdi on Twitter, as did Gov. Doug Ducey.

Congratulations @mliburdi!!! https://t.co/6srpulwVSZ

— Debbie Lesko (@DebbieLesko) July 30, 2019

Congrats Judge @MLiburdi! https://t.co/KuKrM3PyCQ

— Doug Ducey (@dougducey) July 30, 2019

Liburdi served as Ducey’s general counsel during the governor’s first term. The judge is currently a shareholder with the Phoenix office of the firm of Greenberg Traurig.

The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

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