Judge Jillian FRANCIS


 

Current Assignment:

LCA Presiding Judge

Assignment History:

Department:
LCA Presiding Judge
Year:
2/2026
Location:
Phoenix
Department:
Family Court
Year:
11/2022
Location:
Northwest Regional Court Center in Surprise

Work History:

2022 - Present: 
Judge, Maricopa County Superior Court 
2015 - 2022: 
Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Arizona Attorney General, Criminal Appeals Section 
2014 - 2015: 
Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Arizona Attorney General, Protective Services Section 
2012 - 2014: 
Law Clerk, Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One 

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science, Marketing, 2009, Arizona State University
  • Juris Doctorate, 2012, California Western School of Law

Committees/Associations:

  • State Bar of Arizona, Appellate Practice Section, Executive Council
  • State Bar of Arizona, Criminal Jury Instructions Committee