Judge Joseph C. WELTY

Seal of the Superior Court in Maricopa County, State of Arizona

Current Assignment:

Presiding Judge

Assignment History:

Department:
Presiding Judge
Year:
8/2019
Location:
Phoenix
 
Department:
Civil and Associate Presiding Judge
Year:
6/2018
Location:
Phoenix
 
Department:
Juvenile and Associate Presiding Judge
Year:
6/2015
Location:
Juvenile Court Durango Facility
 
Department:
Criminal Presiding Judge
Year:
1/2013
Location:
Phoenix
 
Department:
Criminal
Year:
10/2008
Location:
Phoenix
 
Department:
Family Court
Year:
5/2007
Location:
Phoenix
 

Leadership Roles:

Department:
Presiding Judge
Year:
8/2019
Department:
Civil and Associate Presiding Judge
Year:
6/2018
Department:
Juvenile and Associate Presiding Judge
Year:
6/2015
Department:
Criminal Presiding Judge
Year:
1/2013

Work History:

2006 - 2007: 
Chief of the National Security Section, U. S. Attorney's Office, Phoenix 
2001 - 2006: 
Deputy Chief, Criminal Section, U.S. Attorney's Office, Phoenix 
1991 - 2001: 
Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney's Office, Phoenix 
1988 - 1991: 
Assistant Attorney General, Arizona Attorney General's Office, Phoenix 

Education:

  • Juris Doctor, 1988, Georgetown University Law Center
  • Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, 1985, Loyola Marymount University

Committees/Associations:

  • State Bar of Arizona

Community Involvement:

  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Member of Board of Directors, local youth sports program
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