Pima County Superior Court Judge — Hon. Sandra M. Bensley retention
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,
Sandra M. Bensley
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Sandra M. Bensley is a judge of the Arizona Superior Court in Pima County and serves as presiding judge of the court's Probate Division.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 1 record
Was appointed to the Pima County Superior Court by Governor Katie Hobbs on September 19, 2024. Before that she was a court commissioner, public defender, city prosecutor, and probate lawyer.
September 19, 2024
Source: azgovernor.gov
Track record — Impartiality
Impartiality · 1 favorable
Was found to meet judicial performance standards by Arizona's judicial review commission in 2026. In surveys, 96% rated her legal ability and 95% rated her impartiality 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, 96% rated her legal ability and 95% rated her impartiality as acceptable or better.
April 24, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: jpr.azcourts.gov
Source: jpr.azcourts.gov