Aryeh D. Schwartz

Was found to meet Arizona judicial performance standards for the 2026 retention cycle.

April 24, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence

Source: jpr.azcourts.gov

Denied a defendant's request to send his shooting case back to the grand jury. The Court of Appeals ordered a new grand jury review, finding prosecutors led the witness and left out self-defense evidence.

March 16, 2026Unfavorable on Legal Competence

Source: coa1.azcourts.gov

Paused a covenant-marriage divorce until the couple had lived apart two years, though the wife alleged abuse instead. The Court of Appeals said he lacked authority and vacated the pause.

May 25, 2023Unfavorable on Legal Competence

Source: azcourts.gov

Was found to meet Arizona judicial performance standards by a 20-0 commission vote before his 2022 retention election.

September 23, 2022Favorable on Legal Competence

Source: jpr.azcourts.gov

Allowed clinical social workers to testify in two mental-health commitment cases over a privilege objection. The Court of Appeals affirmed his rulings.

July 13, 2021Favorable on Legal Competence

Source: azcourts.gov

Dismissed an undue-influence claim over a family trust and cut the challengers out as beneficiaries. The Court of Appeals reversed in part and vacated in part.

May 11, 2021Unfavorable on Legal Competence

Source: azcourts.gov