Maricopa County Superior Court Judge — Hon. Kerstin G. LeMaire 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,
Kerstin G. LeMaire
Nonpartisan · Incumbent · Official site
Kerstin G. LeMaire is a Maricopa County Superior Court judge appointed in 2015.
Track record
Track record — Legal Competence
Legal Competence · 2 favorable · 1 unfavorable
Received a 'Meets Judicial Performance Standards' rating from the Arizona Commission on Judicial Performance Review on April 24, 2026. The review used surveys of lawyers, jurors, and litigants before her 2026 retention vote.
April 24, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: jpr.azcourts.gov
Had a criminal ruling set aside by the Arizona Court of Appeals on July 13, 2023. Judge LeMaire had dismissed refiled charges against Joel Carson. She found the State had no reasonable belief he had regained competency. The appeals court sent the case back for a competency exam.
July 13, 2023Unfavorable on Legal Competence
Source: azcourts.gov
Received a unanimous 'Meets Judicial Performance Standards' rating from the Arizona Commission on Judicial Performance Review in 2022. All 20 voting commissioners said she meets the standards, based on surveys of lawyers, jurors, and litigants.
September 23, 2022Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: jpr.azcourts.gov
Source: jpr.azcourts.gov