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
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