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Colleen O'Donnell-Smith

AZ · Judge, Maricopa County Superior Court

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Colleen O'Donnell-Smith is a Maricopa County Superior Court judge serving since 2023.

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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 · researched September 13, 2026

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 · researched September 13, 2026

  • 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 · researched September 13, 2026

Retention question · November 3, 2026

Profile last researched September 13, 2026.