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Cochise County Superior Court Judge Division 2

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

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    Deana Champagne
    (Rep)

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    Ruth Faulkner
    (Rep)

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    Raymond Haight
    (Rep)

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    Gregory Riebesehl
    (Rep)

Biographical Information

What training, legal experience, and characteristics qualify you for this position?

What, if anything, should be done to improve access to justice for low-income residents?

What considerations would you bring to bear when making sentencing decisions?

What other issues are most pressing in this court, and how would you address them?

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Campaign Email faulknerforsuperiorcourt@gmail.com
Campaign Phone 520-226-1776
Campaign Facebook http://www.facebook.com/FaulknerforSuperiorCourt
Campaign Instagram http://Instagram.com/FaulknerforSuperiorCourt
Qualifications and Experience 40 year Arizona resident, admitted to AZ State Bar October 2013, has practiced law in Cochise County since 2017
Memberships & Affiliations AZ State Bar, Cochise County Bar Association
Education JD from Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University
I am a 40 year Arizona resident. I graduated from the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. I have been a licensed attorney in Arizona since 2013. I have prosecuted and defended both adults and juveniles. I am familiar with Title 36 proceedings. Cochise County is my home. I have worked for Cochise County for almost nine years. In my career, I have conducted numerous bench trials, felony jury trials, and DUI jury trials. I have been a Deputy County Attorney at the Cochise County Attorney's Office for the last eight years. I conduct trainings for officers on testifying in DUI jury trials.
Cochise County has a Self Help Center where people can obtain legal forms both in person and online. The Arizona Judicial Branch's Self-Service Center also provides legal information and forms. I have seen unrepresented litigants utilize AI for legal research and writing. Arizona does have the Paraprofessional program which is designed to provide individuals with low cost legal advice and representation.
I would review the presentence report, the victim's input, the attorney's arguments, and the sentencing guidelines.
My concern is case backlogs. I would take inventory of the caseload to assess the status of the cases, any pending motions, and upcoming deadlines. I would work to resolve any backlog as quickly as possible. Justice delayed is justice denied.
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