Commissioner Vanessa SMITH


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

Current Assignment:

Probate Department Northeast Regional Court Center

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