Superior Court Biography, Adele Ponce

Ballotpedia, Adele Ponce

Adele has a bachelor's degree in government from Harvard University and a law degree from the University of Chicago Law School. 

Adele currently works as a Superior Court Judge. She previously worked as an attorney at Lewis and Roca LLP, a law clerk for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and United States District Court for the District of Arizona, and an assistant attorney general in the Solicitor General Division, Criminal Appeals Section of the Arizona Attorney General. 


Adele Ponce currently serves as a Superior Court Judge in Maricopa County. She was appointed in 2018 and is serving her 2nd term. 

As superior court judge in Maricopa County for 5 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.
Past

As an assistant attorney general, reviewed and prosecuted criminal cases under state law, worked with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and investigate criminal activities, and provided legal counsel and representation to state officials in lawsuits against the state.

As an assistant attorney general for 5 years, reviewed and prosecuted criminal cases under state law, worked with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and investigate criminal activities, and provided legal counsel and representation to state officials in lawsuits against the state.

As a judicial clerk in the United States District Court for the Distirct of Arizona and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit for 2 years, researched legal theories and precedents, drafted court memos and judicial opinions, and reviewed the findings and citations of the court’s opinions.

As an attorney at Lewis and Roca LLP for 5 years, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

- As superior court judge in Maricopa County for 5 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.
Past
- As an assistant attorney general for 5 years, reviewed and prosecuted criminal cases under state law, worked with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and investigate criminal activities, and provided legal counsel and representation to state officials in lawsuits against the state.
- As a judicial clerk in the United States District Court for the Distirct of Arizona and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit for 2 years, researched legal theories and precedents, drafted court memos and judicial opinions, and reviewed the findings and citations of the court’s opinions.
- As an attorney at Lewis and Roca LLP for 5 years, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

Legal Experience

As of October 15, 2024, Adele Ponce did not have a website or any information online.

Judicial Philosophy

Judicial Administration

Ethics & Conduct

Served on the board of trustees for the All Saints Episcopal Day School.

- Served on the board of trustees for the All Saints Episcopal Day School.

Community Involvement

Adele Ponce

Adele has a bachelor's degree from Harvard University and a law degree from the University of Chicago. 

Adele currently works as a Superior Court Judge. She previously worked as an attorney at Lewis and Roca LLP, a law clerk for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and United States District Court for the District of Arizona, and an assistant attorney general in the Solicitor General Division, Criminal Appeals Section of the Arizona Attorney General.



Adele Ponce currently serves as a Superior Court Judge in Maricopa County. She was appointed in 2018 and she is serving her 2nd term. 

As an attorney at Lewis and Roca LLP, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

As a judicial clerk, researched legal theories and precedents, drafted court memos and judicial opinions, and reviewed the findings and citations of the court’s opinions.

As superior court judge, 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.
Past

- As an attorney at Lewis and Roca LLP, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.
- As a judicial clerk, researched legal theories and precedents, drafted court memos and judicial opinions, and reviewed the findings and citations of the court’s opinions.
- As an assistant attorney general, reviewed and prosecuted criminal cases under state law, worked with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and investigate criminal activities, and provided legal counsel and representation to state officials in lawsuits against the state.
- As superior court judge, 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.
Past