Marvin L. Davis
AZ · Judge, Maricopa County Superior Court
Marvin L. Davis is a Maricopa County Superior Court judge serving since 2020.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 2 records
Was kept on the bench by Maricopa County voters on November 8, 2022. The retention vote was 603,712 yes (67.72%) to 287,825 no.
November 8, 2022
Source: elections.maricopa.gov
Was named a Maricopa County Superior Court judge by Governor Doug Ducey on April 24, 2020. Before that he served as a court commissioner in the Criminal Division from March 2017.
April 24, 2020
Source: arizonadailyindependent.com
Track record — Impartiality
Impartiality · 2 favorable
Was found to meet judicial performance standards by Arizona's judicial review commission in 2026. In surveys, 99% rated his fairness and 95% rated his legal ability as acceptable or better.
April 24, 2026Favorable on Impartiality
Source: jpr.azcourts.gov
Was rated as meeting judicial performance standards by Arizona's judicial review commission in 2022. The vote was 22 to 0.
April 22, 2022Favorable on Impartiality
Source: jpr.azcourts.gov
Track record — Legal Competence
Legal Competence · 2 favorable
Was found to meet judicial performance standards by Arizona's judicial review commission in 2026. In surveys, 99% rated his fairness and 95% rated his legal ability as acceptable or better.
April 24, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: jpr.azcourts.gov
Was rated as meeting judicial performance standards by Arizona's judicial review commission in 2022. The vote was 22 to 0.
April 22, 2022Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: jpr.azcourts.gov
Past race Marvin L. Davis ran in:
- Maricopa County Superior Court Judge — Hon. Marvin L. Davis retention · November 3, 2026 · Maricopa County, Arizona · incumbent