Michael G. Bailey
Michael G. Bailey | |
|---|---|
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| United States Attorney for the District of Arizona | |
| Assumed office June 2019 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | John S. Leonardo |
| Personal details | |
| Education | Westmont College Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law (J.D.) |
Michael G. Bailey is an American attorney from Arizona. He is currently serving as the United States Attorney for the United States District Court for the District of Arizona.
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Education[edit]
Bailey graduated from Westmont College in 1987. He received his Juris Doctor from the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, formerly Arizona State University College of Law, in 1990. He was admitted to practice law in Arizona on October 26, 1991.[1]
Legal and professional career[edit]
Bailey previously was a Maricopa County prosecutor, where he prosecuted homicides, violent crimes, and cases involving vulnerable populations.[2] In 2004, Bailey ran for Maricopa County Attorney in a crowded Republican primary.[3] Bailey later went into private law practice. In 2015, he joined the Arizona Attorney General's Office to serve as chief deputy and chief of staff.[4][5][6]
U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona[edit]
In February 2017, Bailey was under consideration for appointment as U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona.[7] On February 12, 2019, his nomination was sent to the United States Senate.[8] Arizona Senator Martha McSally voiced her support of his nomination.[9]
On May 1, 2019, Bailey was sworn in as the interim United States Attorney for Arizona.[10]
On May 2, 2019, his nomination was reported out of committee by voice vote.[11] On May 24, 2019, Bailey's nomination was unanimously confirmed by the United States Senate.[12] He was sworn in sometime in June 2019.
On September 25, 2019 a Whistle Blower complaint was officially filed with the Department of Justice Office of Inspector General against Michael G. Bailey for deeply serious conflict of interest and possible obstruction of justice allegations stemming from his supervision of the defense of the federal Appeals case Hempfling V. Volkmer while serving as Chief Deputy of the Arizona Attorney General's Office; were it is alleged on the docket, that crimes were committed against the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in theft of U.S. Mail and censoring of the court's internet presence by Google. https://leehempfling.com has the complaint and further details. Bailey's current position places him directly over the case's prohibited release in direct conflict of interest.
Personal life[edit]
Bailey is married to Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Cynthia Bailey.[13]
References[edit]
- ^ "Michael Bailey". azbar.legalserviceslink.com. Retrieved 2019-02-18.
- ^ "After 2-year vacancy, Trump nominates Arizona AG staffer for U.S. Attorney post". Retrieved 2019-05-01.
- ^ "2004 Maricopa County Election Results" (PDF). Retrieved 2019-05-01.
- ^ "Top aide to Arizona AG appointed as US attorney for Arizona". Arizona Capitol Times. 2019-02-13. Retrieved 2019-02-18.
- ^ "Attorney General Brnovich Announces Hiring of Next Chief Deputy and Chief of Staff Three Recent Senior Staff Promotions". Retrieved 2019-05-02.
- ^ "Top aide to Arizona AG appointed as US attorney for Arizona". Retrieved 2019-05-02.
- ^ "Two Being Considered For Arizona US Attorney Spot". Arizona Daily Independent. 2017-02-08. Retrieved 2019-02-18.
- ^ "Five Nominations and One Withdrawal Sent to the Senate", White House, February 12, 2019
- ^ "McSally Commends President's Nomination of Michael Bailey for U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona". www.mcsally.senate.gov. 2019-02-12. Retrieved 2019-02-18.
- ^ "Michael Bailey sworn in as Interim US Attorney for the District of Arizona". Retrieved 2019-05-01.
- ^ Results of Executive Business Meeting – May 2, 2019, Senate Judiciary Committee
- ^ Egeland, Alexis (May 24, 2019). "Michael Bailey confirmed as U.S. attorney for Arizona". Arizona Republic. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
- ^ "Cynthia Bailey". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2019-05-01.
