Judge Margaret B. LABIANCA


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

Current Assignment:

Criminal Department Phoenix

Assignment History:

Department:
Criminal
Year:
6/2021
Location:
Phoenix
 
Department:
Family Court
Year:
6/2018
Location:
Phoenix
 
Department:
Probate/Civil
Year:
1/2015
Location:
Phoenix
 

Work History:

2018 - Present: 
Judge, Maricopa County Superior Court 
2015 - 2018: 
Commissioner, Maricopa County Superior Court 
2014 - 2015: 
Of Counsel, Snell & Wilmer LLP 
2010 - 2014: 
Shareholder, Polsinelli PC 
1999 - 2010: 
Associate and Partner, Bryan Cave LLP 
1998 - 1999: 
Law Clerk to Justice Frederick J. Martone, Arizona Supreme Court 

Education:

  • Juris Doctorate, Magna Cum Laude, Order of the Coif, 1998, University of Arizona, Tucson AZ
  • Master of Arts, 1995, Columbia University New York City NY
  • Bachelor of Arts, 1987, Simmons College, Boston MA

Committees/Associations:

  • State Bar Association (former Chair, Environmental & Natural Resources Law Section: former Chair, Administrative Law Section)
  • Arizona Women Lawyers Association
  • Maricopa County Bar Association (former Chair, Environmental Law Section)

Community Involvement:

  • National Charity League, Phoenix Chapter
  • Arizona Town Hall, past reporter
  • Chambers USA Leading Lawyer in Environment Including Water Rights, 2012-2014
  • Top Lawyers for Energy and Natural Resources, 2014, AZ Business Magazine
  • 50 Most Influential Women in Arizona Business, 2012, AZ Business Magazine