Maricopa County Superior Court Judge — Hon. Daniel G. Martin 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,
Daniel G. Martin
Nonpartisan · Incumbent · Official site
Daniel G. Martin is a Maricopa County Superior Court judge appointed in 2007.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 2 records
Ruled that Arizona school districts could go to trial on claims the state underfunds school buildings. He rejected the state's argument that courts cannot review the school building funding formula.
June 15, 2022
Source: kawc.org
Ruled that a court hearing about the Arizona Senate's 2020 election audit must be open to the public. He rejected requests from Senate Republicans and auditor Cyber Ninjas to close it.
April 27, 2021
Source: patch.com
Track record — Impartiality
Impartiality · 1 favorable
Was found to meet judicial performance standards by the Arizona Commission on Judicial Performance Review. Surveys rated him acceptable or better 100% on legal ability, 99% on integrity, and 100% on temperament.
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 the Arizona Commission on Judicial Performance Review. Surveys rated him acceptable or better 100% on legal ability, 99% on integrity, and 100% on temperament.
April 24, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: jpr.azcourts.gov
Source: jpr.azcourts.gov