Kerstin G. LeMaire

Received a 'Meets Judicial Performance Standards' rating from the Arizona Commission on Judicial Performance Review on April 24, 2026. The review used surveys of lawyers, jurors, and litigants before her 2026 retention vote.

April 24, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence

Source: jpr.azcourts.gov

Had a criminal ruling set aside by the Arizona Court of Appeals on July 13, 2023. Judge LeMaire had dismissed refiled charges against Joel Carson. She found the State had no reasonable belief he had regained competency. The appeals court sent the case back for a competency exam.

July 13, 2023Unfavorable on Legal Competence

Source: azcourts.gov

Received a unanimous 'Meets Judicial Performance Standards' rating from the Arizona Commission on Judicial Performance Review in 2022. All 20 voting commissioners said she meets the standards, based on surveys of lawyers, jurors, and litigants.

September 23, 2022Favorable on Legal Competence

Source: jpr.azcourts.gov