Bolton, Susan Ritchie Born 1951 in Philadelphia, PA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Arizona Nominated by William J. Clinton on July 21, 2000, to a seat vacated by Robert C. Broomfield. Confirmed by the Senate on October 3, 2000, and received commission on October 13, 2000. Assumed senior status on September 1, 2016. Education: University of Iowa, B.A., 1973 University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., 1975 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. Laurance T. Wren, Arizona Court of Appeals, 1975-1977 Private practice, Phoenix, Arizona, 1977-1989 Judge, Arizona Superior Court, Maricopa County, 1989-2000