Pima County Superior Court Judge — Hon. Laurie B. San Angelo 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,
Laurie B. San Angelo
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Laurie B. San Angelo is a judge of the Arizona Superior Court in Pima County and is assigned to Juvenile Division 20.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 1 record
Won her retention election for Pima County Superior Court, Division 20. Voters kept her on the bench 215,777 to 84,792.
November 8, 2022
Source: content.civicplus.com
Track record — Impartiality
Impartiality · 1 favorable
Was found to meet judicial performance standards again by Arizona's Commission on Judicial Performance Review before her 2026 retention vote. Survey scores were 94% for legal ability and 92% for impartiality.
April 24, 2026Favorable on Impartiality
Source: azcourts.gov
Track record — Legal Competence
Legal Competence · 2 favorable
Was found to meet judicial performance standards again by Arizona's Commission on Judicial Performance Review before her 2026 retention vote. Survey scores were 94% for legal ability and 92% for impartiality.
April 24, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: azcourts.gov
Was rated as meeting judicial performance standards by Arizona's Commission on Judicial Performance Review in a 28-0 vote. Attorneys gave her 92% on legal ability and 97% on integrity.
September 23, 2022Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: azcourts.gov
Source: jpr.azcourts.gov