Andy is an Arizona native, born in Tucson, and a graduate of Pueblo High School and the University of Arizona. He later attended law school at Arizona State University.

Andy has previously worked as an attorney.

Andy Gastelum currently serves as the Maryvale Justice of the Peace. He has held this position for 18 years, He also held the position of a judge for the City of Tempe from 1987 to 1991. 

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 a city court judge, he oversaw cases involving low-value civil suits and minor criminal offenses that occurred within city limits.

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

- 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 a city court judge, he oversaw cases involving low-value civil suits and minor criminal offenses that occurred within city limits.
- As an attorney, he researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in criminal defense and family law.

Legal Experience

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

Judicial Philosophy

As Justice of the Peace, he has "participated in teen court to reduce teen crime, collaborated with the County Attorney to prevent abduction of children for sex trafficking and prostitution & encouraged prevention classes for domestic violence, DUI, alcohol abuse and the sale of tobacco to minors."

- As Justice of the Peace, he has "participated in teen court to reduce teen crime, collaborated with the County Attorney to prevent abduction of children for sex trafficking and prostitution & encouraged prevention classes for domestic violence, DUI, alcohol abuse and the sale of tobacco to minors."

Judicial Administration

Ethics & Conduct

Supports community involvement through volunteer work, local organizations, and public service initiatives. Believes in combating child abduction, domestic violence, DUI, alcohol abuse, and tobacco sales to minors.

Believes in strong community involvement through volunteer work and local organizations. As Justice of the Peace, led initiatives like the Association for a Better Neighborhood, teen court, and prevention classes for domestic violence, DUI, and alcohol abuse.

Believes in community involvement through volunteer work, community service, and supporting local organizations. Supports being "a dedicated advocate for justice and community improvement."

Has lead the Association for a Better Neighborhood block watch program and collaborated with the City of Phoenix zoning committee.

- Has lead the Association for a Better Neighborhood block watch program and collaborated with the City of Phoenix zoning committee.

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Andy Gastelum

- 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, Maryvale Justice Precinct

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