Judge Laura Giaquinto: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Maricopa County Superior Court, Department 1068/2

Biography

Hon. Laura Giaquinto is a commissioner for the Maricopa County Superior Court in Arizona.

During her tenure as a commissioner, she has held an assignment in the Criminal Court.

Prior to joining the bench, Giaquinto was chief counsel in the Protective Services Section (Southeast Region) of the Arizona Attorney General’s Office (2014 to 2015). During her tenure there, she also served as chief counsel (2011 to 2014), senior litigation counsel (2007 to 2010), and a managing attorney (2005 to 2007) in the Protective Services Section.

Giaquinto had previously worked as an Assistant United States Attorney with the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona in Tucson (2000 to 2002).

Before joining the Department of Justice, she served her first stint with the state’s Attorney General’s Office beginning in 1996. Her legal career also included working for two years as an account representative and senior academic representative with West Publishing Corporation (1994 to 1996).

Giaquinto received a B.A. from the University of Arizona in 1991. She went on to complete a J.D. at Arizona State University, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law in 1994.

Recent Cases by Hon. Laura Giaquinto

Kevin Eian Spencer vs Josie Lynn Spencer

On October 21, 2026 a family court with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Laura Giaquinto presiding.

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Oct 21, 2026

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Oct 22, 2026

Billy Albritton vs Rickey Albritton

On October 19, 2026 a family court with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Laura Giaquinto presiding.

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Oct 19, 2026

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Oct 22, 2026

Irina Arakelova vs Ilya Bruce

On October 15, 2026 a family court with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Laura Giaquinto presiding.

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Oct 15, 2026

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Oct 16, 2026

Isabel Bustamante vs Isaac Ruiz Santos

On October 14, 2026 a family court with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Laura Giaquinto presiding.

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Oct 14, 2026

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Oct 16, 2026

Kenneth J Palmer vs Regan J Palmer

On October 12, 2026 a family court with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Laura Giaquinto presiding.

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Oct 12, 2026

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Oct 14, 2026

Juan I Hernandez vs Martha M Hernandez

On October 12, 2026 a family court with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Laura Giaquinto presiding.

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Oct 12, 2026

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Oct 13, 2026

Tiffany Stumpp vs Jeffrey Stumpp

On October 9, 2026 a family court with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Laura Giaquinto presiding.

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Oct 09, 2026

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Oct 10, 2026

Taylor Elaine Dunn vs Taylor Fisher

On October 8, 2026 a family court with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Laura Giaquinto presiding.

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Oct 08, 2026

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Oct 12, 2026

Chloe Louise Buza vs Justin Wesley Boyce

On October 6, 2026 a family court with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Laura Giaquinto presiding.

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Oct 06, 2026

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Oct 08, 2026

Marisol Palacios Carrillo vs Baldomero Carrillo Carrillo

On October 6, 2026 a family court with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Laura Giaquinto presiding.

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Oct 06, 2026

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Oct 07, 2026

Jazmine Smith vs Jason Badeau

On October 5, 2026 a family court with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Laura Giaquinto presiding.

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Oct 05, 2026

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Oct 07, 2026

Elyse McKee vs James Culleton

On October 1, 2026 a family court with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Laura Giaquinto presiding.

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Oct 01, 2026

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Oct 02, 2026

David Eppel vs Michelle Eppel

On October 1, 2026 a family court with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Laura Giaquinto presiding.

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Oct 01, 2026

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Oct 02, 2026

Arika Song vs Jackson Taylor Weeks

On September 30, 2026 a family court with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Laura Giaquinto presiding.

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Sep 30, 2026

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Oct 06, 2026

Andre Kamil Anderson vs Melanie S Ambrosio

On September 29, 2026 a family court with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Laura Giaquinto presiding.

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Sep 29, 2026

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Oct 01, 2026

Malachai Faletoi-Baker vs Alyssa Monaghan

On September 25, 2026 a family court with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Laura Giaquinto presiding.

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Sep 25, 2026

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Sep 29, 2026

Donald Christopher Moritz vs Cheyanne Nicole Robinson

On September 23, 2026 a family court with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Laura Giaquinto presiding.

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Sep 23, 2026

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Sep 24, 2026

Jessica Drew vs Sean Rogers

On September 23, 2026 a family court with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Laura Giaquinto presiding.

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Sep 23, 2026

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Sep 25, 2026

Sarah Kathleen Blanka vs Trace Alan Blanka

On September 22, 2026 a family court with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Laura Giaquinto presiding.

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Sep 22, 2026

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Sep 23, 2026

(1)Dept Of Economic Security (DES) vs Javier Lara Galaviz

On September 21, 2026 a family court with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Laura Giaquinto presiding.

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Sep 21, 2026

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Sep 22, 2026

Anna Faulkner vs Brian Faulkner

On September 18, 2026 a family court with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Laura Giaquinto presiding.

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Sep 18, 2026

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Sep 21, 2026

Ethan Thomas Walters vs Makenzie Heather Walters

On September 17, 2026 a family court with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Laura Giaquinto presiding.

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Sep 17, 2026

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Sep 18, 2026

Leonardo Martinez vs Eva Karina Fernandez

On September 17, 2026 a family court with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Laura Giaquinto presiding.

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Sep 17, 2026

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Sep 18, 2026

Michael Divris vs Kelsie Langohr

On September 16, 2026 a family court with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Laura Giaquinto presiding.

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Sep 16, 2026

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Sep 18, 2026

About

Laura Giaquinto
Current Appointment Maricopa County Superior Court, Department 1068/2	Maricopa County Superior Court, Department 1068/2
Education J.D., Arizona State University, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law - 1994 B.A., University of Arizona - 1991	J.D., Arizona State University, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law - 1994 B.A., University of Arizona - 1991

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	AZ - Maricopa County Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (602) 372-5375
Office:	+1 (602) 372-0555

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Commissioner	Maricopa County Superior Court	Maricopa County, Arizona
Chief Counsel	Arizona Attorney General's Office (Protective Services Section)	None
Senior Litigation Counsel	Arizona Attorney General's Office (Protective Services Section)	None
Managing Attorney	Arizona Attorney General's Office (Protective Services Section)	None
Assistant U.S. Attorney	United States Attorney's Office for the District of Arizona	Pima County, Arizona
Assistant Attorney General	Arizona Attorney General's Office	None
Account Representative and Senior Academic Representative	West Publishing Corporation	None

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