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Superior Court Biography, Lisa Wahlin

Lisa has a bachelor's degree in microbiology from Texas A&M University and a law degree from Arizona State University. 

Lisa previously worked as general counsel at the Arizona Department of Public Safety; assistant director and general counsel at the Arizona State Lottery; assistant city attorney for the City of Goodyear; and as a shareholder at Ryley Carlock & Applewhite and at Graif, Barrett & Matura, P.C..

Lisa S. Wahlin currently serves as a Superior Court Judge in Maricopa County. She was appointed in 2021 and is serving her 1st term. 

As general counsel, provided legal advice and representation to the department of public safety on issues such as law enforcement authority, public records, open meetings, and the department’s criminal and civil enforcement authority.

As an assistant city attorney, provided legal counsel and representation to the city and public officials, prosecuted minor criminal offenses, and conducted civil and criminal court proceedings under the supervision of the court of appeals and superior court.

As a shareholder at Ryley Carlock & Applewhite and Graif, Barrett & Matura, P.C., managed key client relationships, pursued new clients, mentors junior lawyers, oversaw certain areas of legal practice, and provided legal counsel on behalf of clients.

As a shareholder at Ryley Carlock & Applewhite and Graif, Barrett & Matura, P.C., managed key client relationships, pursued new clients, mentored junior lawyers, oversaw certain areas of legal practice, and provided legal counsel on behalf of clients.

As an associate at Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, P.L.C., researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in personal injury and insurance litigation.

As an associate at Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, P.L.C. and Doherty and Venezia, P.C., researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

As a deputy county attorney, prosecuted civil cases, including those involving government contracts, public officials, and employee lawsuits, provided legal counsel to government agencies and officials, and conducted interviews with witnesses and experts in support of civil cases.

As an assistant attorney general, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to the Arizona Attorney General and Office of the General Counsel on all state and federal criminal and civil cases.

- As general counsel, provided legal advice and representation to the department of public safety on issues such as law enforcement authority, public records, open meetings, and the department’s criminal and civil enforcement authority.
- As an assistant city attorney, provided legal counsel and representation to the city and public officials, prosecuted minor criminal offenses, and conducted civil and criminal court proceedings under the supervision of the court of appeals and superior court.
- As a shareholder at Ryley Carlock & Applewhite and Graif, Barrett & Matura, P.C., managed key client relationships, pursued new clients, mentored junior lawyers, oversaw certain areas of legal practice, and provided legal counsel on behalf of clients.
- As an associate at Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, P.L.C. and Doherty and Venezia, P.C., researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.
- As a deputy county attorney, prosecuted civil cases, including those involving government contracts, public officials, and employee lawsuits, provided legal counsel to government agencies and officials, and conducted interviews with witnesses and experts in support of civil cases.
- As an assistant attorney general, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to the Arizona Attorney General and Office of the General Counsel on all state and federal criminal and civil cases.

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As of October 15, 2024, Lisa S. Wahlin did not have a website or any information online.

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Lisa S. Wahlin

Lisa currently works as a Superior Court Judge. She previously worked as general counsel at the Arizona Department of Public Safety; assistant director and general counsel at the Arizona State Lottery; assistant city attorney for the City of Goodyear; shareholder at Ryley Carlock & Applewhite and at Graif, Barrett & Matura, P.C.; associate at Jones, Skelton & Hochuli P.L.C. and at Doherty and Venezia, P.C.; deputy county attorney at the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, Civil Division; assistant attorney general at the Arizona Attorney General's Office; deputy county attorney at the Pinal County Attorney's Office and the Maricopa County Attorney's Office; and assistant city attorney for the Phoenix City Prosecutor's Office.