State Ex Rel. Thomas v. Schneider

OPINION

SNOW, Judge.

¶ 1 This special action concerns whether the testimony before the grand jury of former Glendale City Attorney Richard Flaaen disclosed communications protected by the attorney-client privilege. 1

¶ 2 The State obtained criminal indictments against five Glendale city officials— four city council members and the city clerk — who are the real-parties-in-interest in this special action. The grand jury issued the indictments after hearing the testimony of several witnesses, including Flaaen. The trial court determined that Flaaen improperly disclosed communications protected by…