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Comments: Per the Arizona Constitution, a Justice of the Peace (JP) is not required to be a Lawyer, or even to have attended Law school. In fact, a JP is not required to have gone beyond a High School Diploma. JP’s are chosen by popular election and then they are given several weeks of legal/judicial training before taking the bench, which is supplemented with a few more weeks of training annually. This particular JP is not a licensed Arizona Lawyer. It is our opinion that using a Defense Lawyer on your behalf can assist all Non-Lawyer JP’s with navigating the law.

Comments: This Judge sometimes will give a speech to Defendants stating that “nothing good ever happens after midnight”, which has left some Defendants feeling that the Judge has predetermined that they were “up to no good” after midnight. It is our opinion that he normally Rules in favor of the Prosecution on procedural and substantive issues, however, he does not appear to be harsh during sentencing. We have found that the better prepared the Defense Attorney, the better the outcome for a Defendant in this particular court.

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Comments: This Judge will work with both the Prosecution and the Defense in order to allow them to complete thorough discovery. He does not rush cases to conclusion.

Comments: Our opinion is that this Judge is more concerned with doing a quick Jury Trial rather than allowing the parties to thoroughly cross examine witnesses.

Comments: We have found that this Judge will hold the State to their burden of proof when proving Prior Convictions. This can be beneficial for a Defendant. We recommend having a skilled Defense Attorney who is familiar with attacking Prior Convictions appear on your behalf when in her courtroom.

Comments: This Judge was a former Prosecutor in the City of Phoenix. In our opinion, she can be temperamental and has been known to raise her voice at Defense Attorneys. She has been known to add a couple extra days of Jail after a Jury Trial because of a Defendant’s elevated blood alcohol content. All in all, our opinion is that she will usually find a way to Rule in the Prosecutor’s favor. When interviewing an Attorney to represent you, ask them if they have ever filed a “Notice for Change of Judge”, and what is their personal experience in front of this individual Judge.

Per Rule 10.2 of the Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure, a Defendant, Defense Attorney or Prosecutor can file for a “Notice Change of Judge” within 10 days of Arraignment or being assigned a particular Judge. A Notice for Change of Judge is filed in order to be reassigned to a different Judge. This can be done by choice as long as the Notice is filed in good faith and not for the purposes of the following: Delay; to obtain severance; to interfere with the reasonable case management practice of a Judge; to remove a Judge for reasons of race, gender or religion. It is also unethical to use Rule 10.2 for these additional reasons: Using the Rule against a particular Judge in blanket fashion by a defender group or Law Firm; in order to obtain a more convenient geographical location; or to obtain an advantage (or avoid disadvantage) in connection with a plea bargain (or sentencing) except as permitted under Rule 17.4(G).

In the past, some of our Attorneys have, properly and in good faith, independently chosen to file a “Notice for Change of Judge” when assigned to this particular Judge in order to have a different Judge assigned to their case. It is our opinion that you should ask any Attorney you interview about whether they have ever appeared before your assigned Judge and whether they will, or will not, be filing a “Notice for Change of Judge”

Comments: This Judge has a very pleasant demeanor and will read all pleadings and Mitigation Evidence presented on the Defendant’s behalf. If you have an Attorney who has well researched legal briefs and is well prepared, then you will have the best chance of success in her courtroom.

Comments: If a Defendant is placed on a Continuous Alcohol Monitoring, this Judge will not allow them to travel out of the county. This is very unusual and restrictive. We feel it would be best to have a very experienced and aggressive Attorney file well researched and well reasoned legal briefs when appearing in this Judge’s courtroom.

Comments: This Judge is very fair and well reasoned. She has a good demeanor in court.

Comments: We find this Judge to be a good Trial Judge. He is very pleasant and has a very balanced courtroom. He does not favor one side over the other.

Comments: This Judge helps resolve cases. He will also listen to and consider all Mitigation Evidence presented to him at sentencing. He has a very good demeanor.

Comments: This Judge helps resolve cases. He will also listen to and consider all Mitigation Evidence presented to him at sentencing. He has a very good demeanor.

Comments: Although this Judge has somewhat neutral Rulings, we did have an Attorney who had the unusual situation where a Pre-Trial Motion was ruled against him after Trial had already begun and they were halfway finished. One of our other Attorneys found that this Judge was fairly conservative and would share those viewpoints with Prosecutors. It is our opinion that you would be best served by having an aggressive and well prepared Defense Attorney who files thoroughly researched and well reasoned legal briefs in his courtroom.

Comments: We have found this Judge to be a good Trial Judge. One of our Attorneys found that although she conducts a good Trial, it takes longer than usual. Many of her Jury Trials will last 3 days for a Misdemeanor DUI.

Comments: This Judge has a very pleasant demeanor and is very conscientious when reading legal briefs, conducting Evidentiary Hearings and rendering her Rulings. She is very good at spotting inconsistencies in the testimony of Officers, victims and witnesses. This is very beneficial when she conducts Bench Trials. It is our advice to appear with a Defense Attorney who is very well prepared and who has filed thoroughly researched legal briefs in her courtroom.

Comments: This Judge conducts a very fair Jury Trial. He will listen to all evidence presented, and he will fairly weigh it. It is beneficial to have an aggressive and well prepared Defense Attorney should you appear in front of this Judge.

Comments: In our opinion, this Judge conducts a very fair Trial. She is not afraid to ask for input from both sides, and will listen intently before she makes a Ruling.

Comments: Although we are of the overall opinion that she is fairly a neutral in making her decisions, some Attorneys believe that she will accept the word of a testifying Officer over that of a Non-Officer. When interviewing an Attorney to represent you, you should ask if they have ever filed a “Notice for Change of Judge”, and what is their individual experience with this particular Judge.

Per Rule 10.2 of the Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure, a Defendant, Defense Attorney or Prosecutor can file for a “Notice Change of Judge” within 10 days of Arraignment or being assigned a particular Judge. A Notice for Change of Judge is filed in order to be reassigned to a different Judge. This can be done by choice as long as the Notice is filed in good faith and not for the purposes of the following: Delay; to obtain severance; to interfere with the reasonable case management practice of a Judge; to remove a Judge for reasons of race, gender or religion. It is also unethical to use Rule 10.2 for these additional reasons: Using the Rule against a particular Judge in blanket fashion by a defender group or Law Firm; in order to obtain a more convenient geographical location; or to obtain an advantage (or avoid disadvantage) in connection with a plea bargain (or sentencing) except as permitted under Rule 17.4(G).

In the past, some of our Attorneys have, properly and in good faith, independently chosen to file a “Notice for Change of Judge” when assigned to this particular Judge in order to have a different Judge assigned to their case. It is our opinion that you should ask any Attorney you interview about whether they have ever appeared before your assigned Judge and whether they will, or will not, be filing a “Notice for Change of Judge”

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Comments: This Judge received a Disciplinary Action from the Commission on Judicial Conduct in 2014. We have provided a link that will take you to the Commission’s website. Click This Link – to read all details of the Complaint and the Commission’s Ruling.

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Comments: This Judge will often set a case immediately to Trial after the Preliminary Hearing. Almost all other Judges will set a case to a Pre-Trial Conference after the Preliminary Hearing in order to allow the parties to conduct Discovery before making a decision of whether to plead or go to Jury Trial. In our opinion, his policy is irrational. If you choose to remain in his courtroom, it is best to have an aggressive and well prepared Defense Attorney file thoroughly research legal briefs on your behalf. When interviewing a Defense Attorney, ask them if they have ever filed a “Notice for Change of Judge”, and what their personal experience is with this individual Judge.

Per Rule 10.2 of the Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure, a Defendant, Defense Attorney or Prosecutor can file for a “Notice Change of Judge” within 10 days of Arraignment or being assigned a particular Judge. A Notice for Change of Judge is filed in order to be reassigned to a different Judge. This can be done by choice as long as the Notice is filed in good faith and not for the purposes of the following: Delay; to obtain severance; to interfere with the reasonable case management practice of a Judge; to remove a Judge for reasons of race, gender or religion. It is also unethical to use Rule 10.2 for these additional reasons: Using the Rule against a particular Judge in blanket fashion by a defender group or Law Firm; in order to obtain a more convenient geographical location; or to obtain an advantage (or avoid disadvantage) in connection with a plea bargain (or sentencing) except as permitted under Rule 17.4(G).

In the past, some of our Attorneys have, properly and in good faith, independently chosen to file a “Notice for Change of Judge” when assigned to this particular Judge in order to have a different Judge assigned to their case. It is our opinion that you should ask any Attorney you interview about whether they have ever appeared before your assigned Judge and whether they will, or will not, be filing a “Notice for Change of Judge”

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Comments: This Judge can be harsh on Sex Crimes cases. However, we have found that she is very fair when conducting Simpson Hearings, which can result in a Defendant being released on Bond, rather than being held Non-Bondable throughout dependency of a case. We find it best to have a very experienced Defense Attorney who is thoroughly prepared and will file concisely researched and well reasoned legal briefs on your behalf.

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Comments: We find this Judge to have a very good demeanor. If you provide him with significant justification, well researched and through legal briefs, then he will Rule in the Defendant’s favor. In the past, he has Ruled in our favor to obtain social media records, and has appointed experts for indigent clients at the State’s expense. If you give him proof that the law and facts are on his side, then he will make significant Rulings on behalf of a Defendant. On a side note, this Judge was a Star Quarterback at West Virginia University in the early 1980’s.

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Comments: Some of our Attorneys have found this Justice of the Peace to be slow with making his Rulings. However, he is not afraid to Rule on the Defendant’s behalf if the law and facts are on their side. It is best to have an Attorney who is aggressive and well prepared when appearing in his courtroom. All legal briefs should be thoroughly researched and well reasoned in order to give you the best advantage.

Per the Arizona Constitution, a Justice of the Peace (JP) is not required to be a Lawyer, or even to have attended Law school. In fact, a JP is not required to have gone beyond a High School Diploma. JP’s are chosen by popular election and then they are given several weeks of legal/judicial training before taking the bench, which is supplemented with a few more weeks of training annually. This particular JP is not a licensed Arizona Lawyer. It is our opinion that using a Defense Lawyer on your behalf can assist all Non-Lawyer JP’s with navigating the law.

Comments: In our opinion, this Judge can sometimes be temperamental and a bit gruff towards both sides. He will conduct a fair Trial and is not afraid to make Rulings on a Defendant’s behalf. It is best to hire an Attorney who is well prepared, prompt and who files legal briefs that are thoroughly researched and well reasoned. When interviewing a Defense Attorney, ask if they have ever filed a “Notice for Change of Judge”, and what is their individual experience with this particular Judge.

Per Rule 10.2 of the Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure, a Defendant, Defense Attorney or Prosecutor can file for a “Notice Change of Judge” within 10 days of Arraignment or being assigned a particular Judge. A Notice for Change of Judge is filed in order to be reassigned to a different Judge. This can be done by choice as long as the Notice is filed in good faith and not for the purposes of the following: Delay; to obtain severance; to interfere with the reasonable case management practice of a Judge; to remove a Judge for reasons of race, gender or religion. It is also unethical to use Rule 10.2 for these additional reasons: Using the Rule against a particular Judge in blanket fashion by a defender group or Law Firm; in order to obtain a more convenient geographical location; or to obtain an advantage (or avoid disadvantage) in connection with a plea bargain (or sentencing) except as permitted under Rule 17.4(G).

In the past, some of our Attorneys have, properly and in good faith, independently chosen to file a “Notice for Change of Judge” when assigned to this particular Judge in order to have a different Judge assigned to their case. It is our opinion that you should ask any Attorney you interview about whether they have ever appeared before your assigned Judge and whether they will, or will not, be filing a “Notice for Change of Judge”

Comments: This Judge was a former Prosecutor in the City of Scottsdale. She can be temperamental and has been known to occasionally raise her voice at Defense Counsel in front of Jurors. However, one of our Attorneys has conducted 2 Bench Trials in front of her and she rendered verdicts of not guilty. When interviewing a Defense Attorney to appear on your behalf, ask if they have ever filed a “Notice for Change of Judge”, and what is their individual experience with this particular Judge.

Per Rule 10.2 of the Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure, a Defendant, Defense Attorney or Prosecutor can file for a “Notice Change of Judge” within 10 days of Arraignment or being assigned a particular Judge. A Notice for Change of Judge is filed in order to be reassigned to a different Judge. This can be done by choice as long as the Notice is filed in good faith and not for the purposes of the following: Delay; to obtain severance; to interfere with the reasonable case management practice of a Judge; to remove a Judge for reasons of race, gender or religion. It is also unethical to use Rule 10.2 for these additional reasons: Using the Rule against a particular Judge in blanket fashion by a defender group or Law Firm; in order to obtain a more convenient geographical location; or to obtain an advantage (or avoid disadvantage) in connection with a plea bargain (or sentencing) except as permitted under Rule 17.4(G).

In the past, some of our Attorneys have, properly and in good faith, independently chosen to file a “Notice for Change of Judge” when assigned to this particular Judge in order to have a different Judge assigned to their case. It is our opinion that you should ask any Attorney you interview about whether they have ever appeared before your assigned Judge and whether they will, or will not, be filing a “Notice for Change of Judge”

Comments: We have found this Judge’s Rulings to be well reasoned. He has a very good demeanor, and he will make accommodations to treat indigent and Pro-Per Defendants fairly. Your odds of success will be improved if you have a Defense Attorney who is well prepared, aggressive and has filed well researched legal pleadings on your behalf.

Comments: This Judge is the presiding Judge for the City of Scottsdale. His legal Rulings are very well reasoned and fair. He has a good demeanor and treats people well in the courtroom. Unfortunately, he usually will not preside over a Jury Trial if it is going to be more than 1 day (which is quite often with DUI’s).

Comments: In our opinion, this Justice of the Peace’s courtroom can be extremely slow. He does not often take the bench in a timely manner. If appearing in his courtroom, it is best to hire a Defense Attorney to appear on your behalf in order to minimize the number of days you need to take off of work to appear in court. You should also have an Attorney who is aggressive, well prepared and files thoroughly researched legal pleadings on your behalf.

Per the Arizona Constitution, a Justice of the Peace (JP) is not required to be a Lawyer, or even to have attended Law school. In fact, a JP is not required to have gone beyond a High School Diploma. JP’s are chosen by popular election and then they are given several weeks of legal/judicial training before taking the bench, which is supplemented with a few more weeks of training annually. This particular JP is not a licensed Arizona Lawyer. It is our opinion that using a Defense Lawyer on your behalf can assist all Non-Lawyer JP’s with navigating the law.

This Judge received a Disciplinary Action from the Commission on Judicial Conduct in 2009. We have provided a link that will take you to the Commission’s website. Click This Link – to read all details of the Complaint and the Commission’s Ruling.

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Comments: Per the Arizona Constitution, a Justice of the Peace (JP) is not required to be a Lawyer, or even to have attended Law school. In fact, a JP is not required to have gone beyond a High School Diploma. JP’s are chosen by popular election and then they are given several weeks of legal/judicial training before taking the bench, which is supplemented with a few more weeks of training annually. This particular JP is not a licensed Arizona Lawyer. It is our opinion that using a Defense Lawyer on your behalf can assist all Non-Lawyer JP’s with navigating the law.

This Judge received a Disciplinary Action from the Commission on Judicial Conduct in 2014. We have provided a link that will take you to the Commission’s website. Click This Link – to read all details of the Complaint and the Commission’s Ruling.

Comments: We have found this Judge to be very knowledgeable and intelligent. He sits on the Judicial Commission regarding Ethics. He was a former Training Attorney in the City of Phoenix Prosecutors office, and then he was a former City of Phoenix Judge. He has a good demeanor and his Rulings during Jury Trials are very well thought out and well reasoned. The better prepared your Attorney, the better the potential result in his courtroom.

Comments: Although this Judge was a former Prosecutor in the City of Phoenix, she is a very fair and well balanced Judge on the bench. She conducts a good Jury Trial, and will listen to well reasoned objections. As always, the better prepared your Defense Attorney, the better researched their legal briefs, then the better chance you have in her courtroom.

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Comments: This Judge was a former Prosecutor. It appears that she leans in the Prosecutors favor, and that she gives more credibility to the testimony of Officers than Non-Officers. It would be advisable to hire an aggressive and well prepared Defense Attorney to appear on your behalf. In our opinion, it will be necessary to have thoroughly researched and well reasoned legal briefs filed in her courtroom in order to overcome her prosecutorial background.

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Comments: In our opinion, this Judge leans in favor of the Prosecution on almost all issues. Recently, one of our Attorneys conducted a Hearing in her courtroom in which he felt she took over the questioning for the Prosecutor in order to conduct the Hearing on their behalf. When interviewing an Attorney to appear on your behalf, ask them if they have ever filed a “Notice for Change of Judge”, and what is their individual experience been in front of this particular Judge.

Per Rule 10.2 of the Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure, a Defendant, Defense Attorney or Prosecutor can file for a “Notice Change of Judge” within 10 days of Arraignment or being assigned a particular Judge. A Notice for Change of Judge is filed in order to be reassigned to a different Judge. This can be done by choice as long as the Notice is filed in good faith and not for the purposes of the following: Delay; to obtain severance; to interfere with the reasonable case management practice of a Judge; to remove a Judge for reasons of race, gender or religion. It is also unethical to use Rule 10.2 for these additional reasons: Using the Rule against a particular Judge in blanket fashion by a defender group or Law Firm; in order to obtain a more convenient geographical location; or to obtain an advantage (or avoid disadvantage) in connection with a plea bargain (or sentencing) except as permitted under Rule 17.4(G).

In the past, some of our Attorneys have, properly and in good faith, independently chosen to file a “Notice for Change of Judge” when assigned to this particular Judge in order to have a different Judge assigned to their case. It is our opinion that you should ask any Attorney you interview about whether they have ever appeared before your assigned Judge and whether they will, or will not, be filing a “Notice for Change of Judge”

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Comments: In our opinion, this Judge will thoroughly protect a Defendant’s Constitutional Rights. She will hold the Prosecutor to their burden of proof and mandate that they prove each and every element of a crime before Ruling in the Prosecutor’s favor. We find her legal reasoning to be fair and well balanced. As always, we advise that you hire an aggressive and well prepared Defense Attorney who will present thoroughly researched and well reasoned briefs on your behalf. This will give you the best chance in this courtroom.

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Comments: This Judge received a Disciplinary Action from the Commission on Judicial Conduct in 2011. We have provided a link that will take you to the Commission’s website. Click This Link – to read all details of the Complaint and the Commission’s Ruling.

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