Maricopa County Superior Court Judge — Hon. Colleen O'Donnell-Smith 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,
Colleen O'Donnell-Smith
Nonpartisan · Incumbent · Official site
Colleen O'Donnell-Smith is a Maricopa County Superior Court judge serving since 2023.
Track record
Track record — Impartiality
Impartiality · 1 favorable
Was found to meet judicial performance standards by Arizona's official judge review commission. In surveys, 94% rated her legal ability and 84% rated her fairness acceptable or better.
April 24, 2026Favorable on Impartiality
Source: jpr.azcourts.gov
Track record — Legal Competence
Legal Competence · 2 favorable
Was found to meet judicial performance standards by Arizona's official judge review commission. In surveys, 94% rated her legal ability and 84% rated her fairness acceptable or better.
April 24, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: jpr.azcourts.gov
Was appointed a Maricopa County Superior Court judge by Governor Katie Hobbs. She had worked in the Arizona Attorney General's Office since 1999, including as chief counsel for child protective services cases.
March 31, 2023Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: azgovernor.gov
Source: jpr.azcourts.gov