Maricopa County Superior Court, Judge John HANNAH

John earned his bachelor's degree from Pomona College and his law degree from University of Arizona College of Law.

John previously worked as an attorney at Hoidal & Hannah, an assistant federal public defender at the U.S. Public Defenders Office, a staff attorney at Arizona Capital Representation Project, an attorney at Meyer, Hendricks, Victor, Osborn & Maledon, and as a law Clerk for Judge. William C. Canby Jr. in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

John R. Hannah Jr. currently serves as a superior court judge in Maricopa County in Arizona. He was first appointed in 2005 and is serving his 5th term.

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As superior court judge for the past 19 years, oversees cases involving criminal felonies, the administration of wills and estates, evictions of renters, and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

As an attorney with 12 years of experience in private practice, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

As an assistant federal public defender, provided legal counsel and representation to juveniles and criminal defendants who were unable to hire an attorney.

- As superior court judge for the past 19 years, oversees cases involving criminal felonies, the administration of wills and estates, evictions of renters, and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.
- As an attorney with 12 years of experience in private practice, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.
- As an assistant federal public defender, provided legal counsel and representation to juveniles and criminal defendants who were unable to hire an attorney.

Legal Experience

As a superior court judge, rejected Lake's request to examine signed ballot envelopes of 1.3 million early voters.

As a superior court judge, rejected a request to examine signed ballot envelopes of early voters in the Arizona governor 2023 race.

- As a superior court judge, rejected a request to examine signed ballot envelopes of early voters in the Arizona governor 2023 race.

Judicial Philosophy

As of October 15, 2024, John R. Hannah Jr. did not have a website or any information online.

Judicial Administration

Ethics & Conduct

Previously served as chair of the Arizona State Bar Committee on the Rules of Professional Conduct.

- Previously served as chair of the Arizona State Bar Committee on the Rules of Professional Conduct.

John R. Hannah Jr.

Legal Experience

Judicial Philosophy

Judicial Administration

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