Maricopa County Superior Court Judge — Hon. Jennifer Green 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,
Jennifer Green
Nonpartisan · Incumbent · Official site
Jennifer Green is a Maricopa County Superior Court judge appointed in 2015.
Track record
Track record — General
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
Track record — Impartiality
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
Track record — Legal Competence
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
Source: jpr.azcourts.gov