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Jordan lives in the East Valley with his wife and 5 children. He earned his bachelor's degree in information technology in 2004 and his law degree in 2008.

Jordan Ray currently serves as the Justice of the Peace in Maricopa County, Highland Justice Precinct. He was first elected in 2020 and is serving his first term. He also served on the Gilbert City Council for 9 years and as Vice Mayor of Gilbert for 1 year.

As a justice court judge, he oversees cases involving minor criminal offenses and low-value civil suits, administers oaths to public officials, handles requests for orders of protection against harassment, and performs marriage ceremonies.

As an attorney, he researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in criminal and civil litigation.

Has assisted in over 250 trials, mediations, and arbitrations over the last 19 years.

The candidate's website states, "As part of Jordan’s career, he has traveled extensively nationally and internationally to support complex litigation, been a frequent guest speaker at legal conferences and CLE events, and published numerous articles regarding litigation technology."

- As a justice court judge, he oversees cases involving minor criminal offenses and low-value civil suits, administers oaths to public officials, handles requests for orders of protection against harassment, and performs marriage ceremonies.
- As an attorney, he researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in criminal and civil litigation.
- Has assisted in over 250 trials, mediations, and arbitrations over the last 19 years.
- The candidate's website states, "As part of Jordan’s career, he has traveled extensively nationally and internationally to support complex litigation, been a frequent guest speaker at legal conferences and CLE events, and published numerous articles regarding litigation technology."

Legal Experience

As of September 18, 2024, Jordan Ray’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Philosophy

The candidate's website states, "Committed to timely, fair, and impartial administration of justice, with courtesy and respect."

- The candidate's website states, "Committed to timely, fair, and impartial administration of justice, with courtesy and respect."

Judicial Administration

Arizona Daily Independent, Ethics Complaints Filed Against Gilbert Justice Of The Peace Candidate Ray

The candidate's website states, "Devotion to justice, equality, and integrity throughout my career."

Received ethics complaints from opponent and attorney Ken Sampson, claiming that Jordan "engaged in illegal activity to gain a position on the ballot and unethical activity to win voter support."

- The candidate's website states, "Devotion to justice, equality, and integrity throughout my career."
- Received ethics complaints from opponent and attorney Ken Sampson, claiming that Jordan "engaged in illegal activity to gain a position on the ballot and unethical activity to win voter support."

Ethics & Conduct

Has volunteered with the C.A.R.E. Opportunity Project, teaching English to the local Hispanic Community.

As an Eagle Scout, Jordan has maintained involvement in youth activities as a youth baseball and football coach and as a youth leader. He has also served on the Board of Directors for the Boys and Girls Club.

- Has volunteered with the C.A.R.E. Opportunity Project, teaching English to the local Hispanic Community.
- As an Eagle Scout, Jordan has maintained involvement in youth activities as a youth baseball and football coach and as a youth leader. He has also served on the Board of Directors for the Boys and Girls Club.
- Actively involved in his church.

Community Involvement

Endorsed by local politicians such as Councilman Scott September, Gilbert Public Schools Board Member Reed Carr, and Vice Mayor Scott Anderson, and Mayor Jenn Daniels. Over 90 members of his community also endorse him.

- Endorsed by local politicians such as Councilman Scott September, Gilbert Public Schools Board Member Reed Carr, and Vice Mayor Scott Anderson, and Mayor Jenn Daniels. Over 90 members of his community also endorse him.

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- The justice of the peace presides over justice courts in each county. The number of justice courts in a county depends on its population. 
- A justice of the peace hears lawsuits, presides over misdemeanor cases, and hears civil and criminal traffic violations. Some examples of cases they might handle include eviction actions, DUIs (driving under the influence), and shoplifting. 
- Justices of the peace are elected in staggered elections for four-year terms. These elections are partisan. 
- Their salary depends on their judicial productivity, in other words, how many cases they see each year and equals, on average, $115,290.
- Some justices of the peace may be an attorney, but this is not a requirement for the role. 

Maricopa Justice of the Peace, Highland Justice Precinct

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