Commissioner Eartha K. WASHINGTON

Seal of the Superior Court in Maricopa County, State of Arizona Current Assignment: Criminal Department
Phoenix
Assignment History:
Department:
Criminal
Year:
6/2020
Location:
Phoenix
Department:
Juvenile
Year:
6/2017
Location:
Juvenile Court Durango Facility
Department:
Criminal
Year:
6/2014
Location:
Phoenix
Department:
Family Court
Year:
2/2011
Location:
Phoenix
Department:
Special Assignment
Year:
2/2008
Location:
Phoenix
Department:
Criminal
Year:
2/2005
Location:
Phoenix
Work History:
2005 - Present:  Commissioner, Superior Court in Maricopa County 
2000 - 2005:  Deputy County Attorney, Maricopa County Attorneys Office 
1998 - 1999:  Law-trained Bailiff, Superior Court in Maricopa County 
1997 - 1998:  Legal Assistant, Arizona State University Legal Assistance Office  
1997 - 1997:  Law Clerk, Community Legal Services  
Education:
  • Juris Doctorate, 1998, Arizona State University College of Law
  • Bachelor's, Justice Studies, 1995, Grand Canyon University
Committees/Associations:
  • Horace Rumpole Inn of Court, Member, 2005 to the present: President 2011-2012.
Community Involvement:
  • Habitat for Humanity 2005-present
  • Community Advisor with Aid to Adoption of Special Kids (AASK), January 2010 to present.
  • Court of Appeals Connecting with the Community High School Oral Argument Program, Maryvale High School, March 4, 2010
  • Judge for Phoenix Law School Mock Arguments, May 2, 2009 and December 5, 2009
  • Arizona State University's Mock Trial Judge, Tempe, Arizona, December 4, 2007 and January 2011
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