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Angela holds a bachelor's degree in history from the University of Arizona and a law degree from Arizona State University's College of Law. She lives in Phoenix with her family. 

Angela previously she worked as a special assistant attorney general, assistant solicitor general, and assistant attorney general for the Arizona Office of the Attorney General. She also worked as an advisor for Arizona Corporation Commissioner Bob Burns, worked as a law clerk for Judge Patrick Irvine and interned for the White House and Senator John McCain.  

Angela Paton currently serves as a State Court of Appeals Judge in Division 1. She was appointed to this position in 2021. 

As of September 17, 2024, Angela K. Paton did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

As a state court of appeals judge for 3 years, Paton ensures the law has been applied correctly in state criminal and civil cases, exercises the authority to correct procedural errors or misinterpretations of fact or law by lower appeals and trial courts, and hears applications for court orders that compel and prohibit certain actions by lower courts and government officials.

As an assistant solicitor general, Paton developed legal strategy on issues of constitutional law, researched and drafted legal documents, and provided the solicitor general with recommendations on which cases the government should seek review of.

As an assistant attorney general, Paton advised the attorney general on the appropriate penalties to seek during criminal prosecutions, served as a point of contact between the attorney general’s office and other government officials, prosecuted high-profile criminal cases, and provided legal counsel and representation to public officials in civil suits against the government.

As a law clerk, maintained court records, Paton administered and collected court fees, filed and processed official documents, scheduled cases, and ensured the public availability of all court proceedings.

- As a state court of appeals judge for 3 years, Paton ensures the law has been applied correctly in state criminal and civil cases, exercises the authority to correct procedural errors or misinterpretations of fact or law by lower appeals and trial courts, and hears applications for court orders that compel and prohibit certain actions by lower courts and government officials.
- As an assistant solicitor general, Paton developed legal strategy on issues of constitutional law, researched and drafted legal documents, and provided the solicitor general with recommendations on which cases the government should seek review of.
- As an assistant attorney general, Paton advised the attorney general on the appropriate penalties to seek during criminal prosecutions, served as a point of contact between the attorney general’s office and other government officials, prosecuted high-profile criminal cases, and provided legal counsel and representation to public officials in civil suits against the government.
- As a law clerk, maintained court records, Paton administered and collected court fees, filed and processed official documents, scheduled cases, and ensured the public availability of all court proceedings.

Legal Experience

Judicial Administration

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Supports originalism, which is the belief that the Constitution should be interpreted as it was when it was written.

- Supports originalism, which is the belief that the Constitution should be interpreted as it was when it was written.

Judicial Philosophy

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Mentors young women in mock trial and risk management through Chi Omega, a sorority. 

She served on the Board of Directors for Audrey's Angels, an organization involved with elderly populations living in small group homes. 

- Mentors young women in mock trial and risk management through Chi Omega, a sorority. 
- She served on the Board of Directors for Audrey's Angels, an organization involved with elderly populations living in small group homes. 

Community Involvement

Angela K. Paton

Angela earned her bachelor's degree in history from the University of Arizona and her law degree from the Sandra Day O Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. She lives in Phoenix with her family. 

Angela is a judge for the Arizona Court of Appeals. Previously, she worked as a special assistant attorney general, assistant solicitor general, and assistant attorney general for the Arizona Office of the Attorney General. She also advised Arizona Corporation Commissioner Bob Burns, clerked for Judge Patrick Irvine and interned for the White House and Senator John McCain.  

Angela Paton currently serves as a Judge for the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division 1. She was first appointed in 2021 and is serving her 1st term. 

As a state court of appeals judge, ensures the law has been applied correctly in state criminal and civil cases, exercises the authority to correct procedural errors or misinterpretations of fact or law by lower appeals and trial courts, and hears applications for court orders that compel and prohibit certain actions by lower courts and government officials.

As an assistant solicitor general, developed legal strategy on issues of constitutional law, researched and drafted legal documents, and provided the solicitor general with recommendations on which cases the government should seek review of.

As an assistant attorney general, advised the attorney general on the appropriate penalties to seek during criminal prosecutions, served as a point of contact between the attorney general’s office and other government officials, prosecuted high-profile criminal cases, and provided legal counsel and representation to public officials in civil suits against the government.

As a law clerk, maintained court records, administered and collected court fees, filed and processed official documents, scheduled cases, and ensured the public availability of all court proceedings.

- As a state court of appeals judge, ensures the law has been applied correctly in state criminal and civil cases, exercises the authority to correct procedural errors or misinterpretations of fact or law by lower appeals and trial courts, and hears applications for court orders that compel and prohibit certain actions by lower courts and government officials.
- As an assistant solicitor general, developed legal strategy on issues of constitutional law, researched and drafted legal documents, and provided the solicitor general with recommendations on which cases the government should seek review of.
- As an assistant attorney general, advised the attorney general on the appropriate penalties to seek during criminal prosecutions, served as a point of contact between the attorney general’s office and other government officials, prosecuted high-profile criminal cases, and provided legal counsel and representation to public officials in civil suits against the government.
- As a law clerk, maintained court records, administered and collected court fees, filed and processed official documents, scheduled cases, and ensured the public availability of all court proceedings.

Angela mentors young women in mock trial and risk management through Chi Omega.

She served on the Board of Directors for Audrey's Angels which provides programing for elderly small group homes.

- Angela mentors young women in mock trial and risk management through Chi Omega.
- She served on the Board of Directors for Audrey's Angels which provides programing for elderly small group homes.

Angela Paton is currently serving as a Judge for the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division 1. She was first appointed in 2021 and is serving her 1st term. 

- The Court of Appeals Judge reviews proceedings that occurred in the trial courts for errors of law or legal procedure. They decide if the trial court correctly applied the law to the case.
- The Court of Appeals Judge deals with a majority of cases appealed from the Superior and District courts in civil and criminal cases.
- They are the only intermediate appellate court in the state, meaning they are the only court that sits between lower courts and the state Supreme Court.
- The court decides the cases that come before it in panels of three judges.
- 22 judges are elected in non-partisan elections. 
- They are paid an annual salary of $73,543.

Judge who hears appeals on decisions made by lower courts in Arizona.