Superior Court Judicial Biographies

Ballotpedia: Rodrick Coffey

Rodrick holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Vanderbilt University and a law degree from Brigham Young University Law School.

Rodrick previously worked as a commissioner of the Maricopa County Superior Court and as an associate and partner at Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP. 

Rodrick J. Coffey currently serves as a Superior Court Judge in Maricopa County. He was first appointed in 2013 and is serving his 2nd full term.

As a superior court judge for 11 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 a commissioner of the Superior Court for 2 years, oversaw minor preliminary criminal hearings and civil suits, issued marriage licenses and warrants, administered the estates of deceased persons, appointed guardians to incapacitated adults and minors, and committed individuals for involuntary treatment of addiction and mental illness.

As a judge pro tempore for 5 years, oversaw cases involving traffic offenses and local ordinance violations, conducted preliminary hearings in criminal cases, issued search and arrest warrants, and determined sentencing in certain minor criminal cases.

As an associate and partner at Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP for 12 years, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, managed key client relationships, pursued new clients, mentored junior lawyers, oversaw certain areas of legal practice, and provided legal counsel and representation to clients.

- As a superior court judge for 11 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 a commissioner of the Superior Court for 2 years, oversaw minor preliminary criminal hearings and civil suits, issued marriage licenses and warrants, administered the estates of deceased persons, appointed guardians to incapacitated adults and minors, and committed individuals for involuntary treatment of addiction and mental illness.
- As a judge pro tempore for 5 years, oversaw cases involving traffic offenses and local ordinance violations, conducted preliminary hearings in criminal cases, issued search and arrest warrants, and determined sentencing in certain minor criminal cases.
- As an associate and partner at Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP for 12 years, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, managed key client relationships, pursued new clients, mentored junior lawyers, oversaw certain areas of legal practice, and provided legal counsel and representation to clients.

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As of October 15, 2024, Rodrick J. Coffey did not have a website or any information online.

Judicial Philosophy

Parker Pioneer, AZ governor candidate’s suit against Kelli Ward dismissed

As a judge, dismissed a lawsuit filed by a former Republican governor candidate against Arizona Republican Party Chair Kelli Ward, ruling that the plaintiff lacks a private right to action and that political parties are not state actors, so the court cannot dictate how they function.

As a superior court judge, dismissed a lawsuit filed by a former Republican governor candidate against Arizona Republican Party Chair Kelli Ward, ruling that the plaintiff lacks a private right to action and that "political parties are not state actors, so the court cannot dictate how they function."

- As a superior court judge, dismissed a lawsuit filed by a former Republican governor candidate against Arizona Republican Party Chair Kelli Ward, ruling that the plaintiff lacks a private right to action and that "political parties are not state actors, so the court cannot dictate how they function."

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Rodrick J. Coffey

Rodrick earned his bachelor's degree in economics from Vanderbilt University and a law degree from Brigham Young University.

As of October 17, 2024, Rodrick J. Coffey did not have a website or any information online.

Rodrick J. Coffey is currently a Superior Court Judge for Maricopa County, Arizona. He was first appointed to this position by Governor Jan Brewer in 2013 and is serving his 3rd term.

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 commissioner for the Superior Court, oversaw minor preliminary criminal hearings and civil suits, issued marriage licenses and warrants, administered the estates of deceased persons, appointed guardians to incapacitated adults and minors, and committed individuals for involuntary treatment of addiction and mental illness.

As a judge pro tempore, oversaw cases involving traffic offenses and local ordinance violations, conducted preliminary hearings in criminal cases, issued search and arrest warrants, and determined sentencing in certain minor criminal cases.

As an associate/partner at Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP, 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 commissioner for the Superior Court, oversaw minor preliminary criminal hearings and civil suits, issued marriage licenses and warrants, administered the estates of deceased persons, appointed guardians to incapacitated adults and minors, and committed individuals for involuntary treatment of addiction and mental illness.
- As a judge pro tempore, oversaw cases involving traffic offenses and local ordinance violations, conducted preliminary hearings in criminal cases, issued search and arrest warrants, and determined sentencing in certain minor criminal cases.
- As an associate/partner at Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

Rodrick earned his bachelor's degree in economics from Vanderbilt University and a law degree from Brigham Young University. (Superior Court website)