Superior Court Biography, Scott Blaney

Ballotpedia, Scott Blaney

Scott has a bachelor's degree in history from Arizona State University and a law degree from the University of Arizona. 

Scott previously worked as a state judge advocate for the Arizona National Guard, a managing member / attorney at Blaney Law PLLC, an attorney at Jackson Lewis LLP, Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak and Stewart, and at Cohen Kennedy Dowd & Quigley. He also served in the U.S Army/Army Reserve/Army National Guard for 28 years. 

Scott A. Blaney currently serves as a Superior Court Judge in Maricopa County. He was appointed in 2018 and he is serving his 2nd term. 

As state judge advocate for the Arizona National Guard, provided legal counsel on military law and served as a prosecutor and defense attorney in military courts.

As a state judge advocated for the Arizona National Guard, provided legal counsel on military law and served as a prosecutor and defense attorney in military courts.

As a managing member and attorney at Blaney Law, oversaw finances and budgeting, shaped and enforced firm culture, helped attract new clients, managed and mentored legal associates, and guided growth in the firm’s legal practice areas.

As an attorney at Jackson Lewis LLP, Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak and Stewart, and Cohen Kennedy Dowd & Quigley, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

As a 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.

- As a state judge advocated for the Arizona National Guard, provided legal counsel on military law and served as a prosecutor and defense attorney in military courts.
- As a managing member and attorney at Blaney Law, oversaw finances and budgeting, shaped and enforced firm culture, helped attract new clients, managed and mentored legal associates, and guided growth in the firm’s legal practice areas.
- As an attorney at Jackson Lewis LLP, Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak and Stewart, and Cohen Kennedy Dowd & Quigley, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.
- As a 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.

Legal Experience

As of October 15, 2024, Scott A. Blaney did not have a website or any information online.

Judicial Philosophy

Superior Court, Protocol and Practice of Persons Appearing in the Court of Judge Scott Blaney

As a superior court judge, prohibited all forms of written communication with the court without the opposing party being included, unless a specific exception applies.

Prohibits all forms of written communication with the court without the opposing party being included, unless a specific exception applies.

As a superior court judge, required all motions, responses, and other filings to be submitted individually.

Requires all motions, responses, and other filings to be submitted individually.

Allows attorneys to ask most questions during jury selection, or voir dire, and does not enforce a strict time limit.

- Prohibits all forms of written communication with the court without the opposing party being included, unless a specific exception applies.
- Requires all motions, responses, and other filings to be submitted individually.
- Allows attorneys to ask most questions during jury selection, or voir dire, and does not enforce a strict time limit.

Judicial Administration

Ethics & Conduct

Involved with the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)

- Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
- Member of the American Legion

Community Involvement

Scott A. Blaney

Scott currently works as a Superior Court Judge. He previously worked as a state judge advocate for the Arizona National Guard, a managing member / attorney at Blaney Law PLLC, an attorney at Jackson Lewis LLP, Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak and Stewart, and at Cohen Kennedy Dowd & Quigley. He also served in the U.S Army/Army Reserve/Army National Guard for 28 years. 

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.

- As state judge advocate for the Arizona National Guard, provided legal counsel on military law and served as a prosecutor and defense attorney in military courts.
- As a managing member and attorney at Blaney Law, oversaw finances and budgeting, shaped and enforced firm culture, helped attract new clients, managed and mentored legal associates, and guided growth in the firm’s legal practice areas.
- As an attorney at Jackson Lewis LLP, Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak and Stewart, and Cohen Kennedy Dowd & Quigley, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.
- 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.

Prohibits spectators from interrupting court hearings.

- Prohibits all forms of written communication with the court without the opposing party being included, unless a specific exception applies.
- Requires all motions, responses, and other filings to be submitted individually.
- Allows attorneys to ask most questions during jury selection, or voir dire, and does not enforce a strict time limit.
- Prohibits spectators from interrupting court hearings.

- Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
- Member, American Legion