Maricopa County Superior Court Judge — Hon. Jillian B. Francis retention
Source: elections.maricopa.gov
What does this office do?
- Deciding trials in the county
- Ruling on evidence and setting sentences in criminal cases
- Deciding family, probate, and civil disputes
Affects: Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties, Housing Affordability,
Jillian B. Francis
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Jillian B. Francis is a Maricopa County Superior Court judge on the 2026 retention ballot.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 1 record
Was named a Maricopa County Superior Court judge by Governor Doug Ducey in October 2022. Before that she was an Assistant Attorney General handling criminal appeals and election cases for the state.
October 21, 2022
Source: arizonadailyindependent.com
Track record — Impartiality
Impartiality · 1 favorable
Was found to meet judicial performance standards by Arizona's judicial review commission in 2026. In surveys, 94% rated her legal ability and 88% rated her fairness as acceptable or better.
April 24, 2026Favorable on Impartiality
Source: jpr.azcourts.gov
Track record — Legal Competence
Legal Competence · 1 favorable
Was found to meet judicial performance standards by Arizona's judicial review commission in 2026. In surveys, 94% rated her legal ability and 88% rated her fairness as acceptable or better.
April 24, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: jpr.azcourts.gov
Source: jpr.azcourts.gov