Jennifer Green

AZ · Judge, Maricopa County Superior Court

Jennifer Green is a Maricopa County Superior Court judge appointed in 2015.

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General · 2 records

Denied death row prisoner Murray Hooper's request for new fingerprint and DNA testing on October 24, 2022. She found the evidence against him overwhelming, which kept his execution on schedule.
October 24, 2022
Source: azfamily.com
Received the Arizona Free Enterprise Club's endorsement for her 2022 retention election. The group released its judicial retention endorsements on September 17, 2022.
September 17, 2022
Source: azfree.org

Impartiality · 1 favorable

Was rated as meeting judicial performance standards by the Arizona Commission on Judicial Performance Review in April 2026. Survey takers rated her 99% acceptable or better for impartiality and 98% for legal ability.
April 24, 2026Favorable on Impartiality
Source: jpr.azcourts.gov

Legal Competence · 3 favorable

Was rated as meeting judicial performance standards by the Arizona Commission on Judicial Performance Review in April 2026. Survey takers rated her 99% acceptable or better for impartiality and 98% for legal ability.
April 24, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: jpr.azcourts.gov
Launched a program as head of the Maricopa County criminal court to settle death penalty cases faster, reported January 5, 2026. The court now orders both sides into settlement talks two years after prosecutors seek death.
January 5, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: abc15.com
Was rated as meeting judicial performance standards by the Arizona Commission on Judicial Performance Review in 2022. All 28 voting commissioners agreed. Attorneys gave her 99% for legal ability and 99% for integrity.
September 23, 2022Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: jpr.azcourts.gov