A Judge Pro Tempore is a temporary judicial officer authorized to perform judicial duties, often presiding over settlement conferences, resolution management conferences, hearings, or trials when the assigned judge is unavailable or when the court needs additional judicial capacity. Once an attorney has the requite experience they can apply to be appointed as a Judge Pro Tem.

In Arizona attorneys with sufficient experience can be certified as Judge Pro Tempore and appointed to serve in specific cases. Tali Best Collins and Cynthia L. Best have both served as Judge Pro Tems in Maricopa County Superior Court, which gives them direct insight into how judges approach family law cases from the bench. Best Law Firm brings that experience to every client consultation and every mediation.

A ruling by a Judge Pro Tempore has the same force as a ruling by a regular judge. Both parties are bound by it. Review rights are the same as for any other judicial ruling.