Commissioner Vanessa SMITH
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Current Assignment:
Probate
Department
Northeast Regional Court Center
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Assignment History:
Department:
Probate
Year:
1/2022
Location:
Northeast Regional Court Center
Work History:
2022 - Present:
Commissioner, Superior Court
2021 - 2022:
Managing Attorney, Community Legal Services
2019 - 2021:
Trial Group Supervisor, Maricopa County Office of the Public Defender
2013 - 2019:
Law Clerk/Extern Supervisor, Maricopa County Office of the Public Defender
2012 - 2013:
Mentor Attorney, Maricopa County Office of the Public Defender
2006 - 2012:
Trial Attorney, Maricopa County Office of the Public Defender
2004 - 2006:
Associate, Macey & Aleman
2002 - 2004:
Law Clerk, Palmer, Leatherman & White
Education:
- Juris Doctorate, 2004, Washburn University School of Law
- BA, Communication Journalism, 2001, Truman State University
Committees/Associations:
- Legal Services Advisory Panel - State Bar of Arizona
- Judicial Performance Review - Conference Team Volunteer
- Arizona Women Lawyers Association
Community Involvement:
- Veterans Stand Down
- Girl Scouts, Arizona Cactus Pine, Troop 6592 Leader