Colleen O'Donnell-Smith
AZ · Judge, Maricopa County Superior Court
Colleen O'Donnell-Smith is a Maricopa County Superior Court judge serving since 2023.
Track record
Track record — Impartiality
Impartiality · 1 favorable
Was found to meet judicial performance standards by Arizona's official judge review commission. In surveys, 94% rated her legal ability and 84% rated her fairness acceptable or better.
April 24, 2026Favorable on Impartiality
Source: jpr.azcourts.gov
Track record — Legal Competence
Legal Competence · 2 favorable
Was found to meet judicial performance standards by Arizona's official judge review commission. In surveys, 94% rated her legal ability and 84% rated her fairness acceptable or better.
April 24, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: jpr.azcourts.gov
Was appointed a Maricopa County Superior Court judge by Governor Katie Hobbs. She had worked in the Arizona Attorney General's Office since 1999, including as chief counsel for child protective services cases.
March 31, 2023Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: azgovernor.gov
Past race Colleen O'Donnell-Smith ran in:
- Maricopa County Superior Court Judge — Hon. Colleen O'Donnell-Smith retention · November 3, 2026 · Maricopa County, Arizona · incumbent