Judge Andrew Russell: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Maricopa County Superior Court, Department H/104

Appointed By: Gov. Douglas A. Ducey, Jr.

Biography

Hon. Andrew Russell is a judge for the Maricopa County Superior Court in Arizona. He was appointed to the bench by Governor Doug Ducey in 2021.

During his judicial tenure, Russell has held assignments in the Family, Civil, and Probate Courts.

Prior to his appointment, he presided for seven years as a commissioner of the Maricopa County Superior Court (2014 to 2021). During his tenure in that position, Russell served as a Special Assignment Commissioner.

Before that, he practiced as an attorney at Kutak Rock LLP (2006 to 2014), Lieberman, Dodge, Gerding & Anderson, Ltd. (2003 to 2005), and The Cavanagh Law Firm (2002 to 2003). His areas of practice included commercial and appellate litigation.

Russell received a B.A. in music from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1988. He then spent five years working as the music director for Big Bear Middle School (1993 to 1998) before completing a J.D. at Washington and Lee University School of Law in 2001.

After graduating from law school, Russell began his legal career as a law clerk to the Hon. Noel Fidel with the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division 1 (2001 to 2002).

He has held memberships with the Arizona Women Lawyers Association and the Thurgood Marshall American Inn of Court (past president).

Russell also sat as a member of the Arizona Judges Association Executive Committee and the State Bar of Arizona’s Elder Law, Mental Health, and Special Needs Planning Executive Council.

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Kim F Foschini-Yahraus

On October 21, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Andrew Russell presiding.

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Oct 21, 2026

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Gayla Laessig

On October 21, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Andrew Russell presiding.

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Oct 21, 2026

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Emily Goldman

On October 21, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Andrew Russell presiding.

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Oct 21, 2026

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Oct 23, 2026

Zachary Dean

On October 20, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Andrew Russell presiding.

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Oct 20, 2026

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Oct 22, 2026

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On October 20, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Andrew Russell presiding.

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Oct 20, 2026

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Oct 21, 2026

Anthony Abate

On October 19, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Andrew Russell presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

Elena Macias

On October 19, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Andrew Russell presiding.

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Oct 19, 2026

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Oct 22, 2026

Marc Etienne Olivier

On October 19, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Andrew Russell presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

Maureen C Chestnut

On October 16, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Andrew Russell presiding.

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Oct 16, 2026

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Oct 17, 2026

Theopolis Hunter

On October 15, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Andrew Russell presiding.

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Oct 15, 2026

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Oct 19, 2026

Freddie Williams

On October 14, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Andrew Russell presiding.

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Oct 15, 2026

Doriszalla Ellen Hardiman

On October 13, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Andrew Russell presiding.

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Oct 15, 2026

Matthew Mayich

On October 12, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Andrew Russell presiding.

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Oct 12, 2026

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Oct 13, 2026

Travis J Scholer

On October 9, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Andrew Russell presiding.

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Oct 09, 2026

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Oct 15, 2026

Kristopher Orosco

On October 9, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Andrew Russell presiding.

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Oct 13, 2026

Aaron Price

On October 8, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Andrew Russell presiding.

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Oct 14, 2026

Ashton Arnsperger

On October 8, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Andrew Russell presiding.

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Oct 09, 2026

Joseph Francis Schnurr

On October 8, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Andrew Russell presiding.

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Oct 08, 2026

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Oct 13, 2026

Lauren J Wolven

On October 7, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Andrew Russell presiding.

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Oct 08, 2026

Jeanette Harbour

On October 7, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Andrew Russell presiding.

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Oct 13, 2026

Cheyenne Capshaw

On October 6, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Andrew Russell presiding.

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Oct 06, 2026

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David Alan Wick

On October 6, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Andrew Russell presiding.

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Patricia Tzineff

On October 6, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Andrew Russell presiding.

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Oct 07, 2026

Jacqueline M Neal

On October 2, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Andrew Russell presiding.

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Oct 02, 2026

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About

Andrew Russell
Current Appointment Maricopa County Superior Court, Department H/104	Maricopa County Superior Court, Department H/104
Education J.D., Washington and Lee University School of Law - 2001 B.A., University of California, Los Angeles - 1988	J.D., Washington and Lee University School of Law - 2001 B.A., University of California, Los Angeles - 1988

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	AZ - Maricopa County Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (602) 372-5375
Office:	+1 (602) 372-0382

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	Maricopa County Superior Court	Maricopa County, Arizona
Commissioner	Maricopa County Superior Court	Maricopa County, Arizona
Attorney	Kutak Rock LLP	None
Attorney	Lieberman, Dodge, Gerding & Anderson, Ltd.	Maricopa County, Arizona
Attorney	The Cavanagh Law Firm	None
Law Clerk	Arizona Court of Appeals with the Hon. Noel Fidel	None