Nathaniel T. Sorenson was born and raised in Arizona. He moved to Yuma, Arizona at the age of 11. After graduating from Yuma High School, Judge Sorenson spent one year studying at Arizona Western College before serving a two-year mission for his Church in Northern Ireland and The Republic of Ireland. Judge Sorenson returned home and earned his B.S. in Secondary Education from Brigham Young University, and his Juris Doctor from The University of Arizona.

Following law school, Judge Sorenson clerked for the Seventh Judicial District Court in Ely, Nevada. Following his clerkship, Judge Sorenson began his career as a prosecutor with the Yuma County Attorney’s Office. In over twelve years as a prosecutor, he handled misdemeanor, felony, and juvenile cases. Judge Sorenson spent his final six years supervising the misdemeanor prosecutors.

Judge Sorenson was appointed to the Superior Court bench in December 2022 by Governor Ducey. Since his appointment, Judge Sorenson handles a caseload including Domestic Orders, Probate, Guardianship, and Civil cases.

Judge Sorenson and his wife are happily raising their six children. Between work and his kids, Judge Sorenson enjoys trying new foods and reading good books.