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Judge of the Superior CourtEvery county in Arizona has at least one superior court judge. The superior court is the court of appeals for municipal and justice courts. In addition to appeals from lower courts, the superior court generally rules on matters such as property crimes, wills, naturalizations, and divorces. Superior court judges are elected in nonpartisan elections in every county except Coconino, Maricopa, Pima, and Pinal. 4-year term.Why you should care:As a general jurisdiction court, it oversees a wide variety of legal matters that affect the day-to-day lives of the people living within that court’s jurisdiction, such as divorce, naturalization, and immigration proceedings. For additional information:https://www.azcleanelections.gov/how-government-works/arizona-superior-court-judge