Judge Paula Williams: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Maricopa County Superior Court, Department 4B/401

Biography

Hon. Paula Williams is a commissioner for the Maricopa County Superior Court in Arizona. She was appointed to the bench by the Hon. Norman C. Davis in 2015.

During her tenure as a commissioner, Williams has held assignments in the Criminal, Probate, and Civil Courts.

Prior to joining the bench, she practiced for two years as a shareholder at May, Potenza, Baran & Gillespie, PC (2013 to 2015). Before that, Williams was a partner at Collins, May, Potenza, Baran & Gillespie, PC (2006 to 2013) and an associate at Collins May (2009 to 2010).

Over the course of her legal career, she also practiced at the Grasso Law Firm (2003 to 2006), Martinez & Curtis (2002 to 2003), and Jones Skelton (1999 to 2000).

Williams received a B.A. in English from Arizona State University in 1988. She went on to complete a J.D. at the University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law in 1994.

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Sandra S Merritt

On October 22, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Paula Williams presiding.

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Suhas Devisetty

On October 22, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Paula Williams presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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Duane Mischke

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

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Oct 21, 2026

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Oct 23, 2026

Fredric Douglas Bellamy

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

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Oct 22, 2026

Alinda L Biswanger

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

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Oct 20, 2026

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Oct 22, 2026

Robert Thomas Culberson

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

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Oct 22, 2026

Lorenza Esther Tafoya

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

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Oct 16, 2026

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Oct 16, 2026

Michael Vinson

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

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Oct 16, 2026

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Oct 20, 2026

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

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Oct 15, 2026

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Oct 17, 2026

Mickey T Richmond

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

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Oct 14, 2026

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Oct 16, 2026

Amy Meri Kriz

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

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Oct 14, 2026

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Oct 16, 2026

Clarissa Espinoza

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

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Oct 13, 2026

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Oct 15, 2026

Brian J Theut

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

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Oct 12, 2026

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Oct 15, 2026

Allen Snow

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

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Oct 08, 2026

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Oct 13, 2026

Jaylon Tedric Johnson

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

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Oct 07, 2026

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Oct 08, 2026

Jamez Cziperle

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

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Oct 06, 2026

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Oct 08, 2026

Betty Jane Quintero

On October 5, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Paula Williams presiding.

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Oct 05, 2026

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Oct 08, 2026

Indira Tupa

On October 5, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Paula Williams presiding.

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Oct 05, 2026

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Oct 06, 2026

Alicia Marie Ruiz

On October 5, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Paula Williams presiding.

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Oct 08, 2026

Daniel Klein

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

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Oct 02, 2026

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Oct 06, 2026

Tomasa Villalobos

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

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Oct 02, 2026

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Oct 05, 2026

Rosalia Mata Hernandez

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

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Oct 02, 2026

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Oct 06, 2026

Ronald E Pehlman

On October 1, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Paula Williams presiding.

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Oct 01, 2026

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Oct 05, 2026

Corrin Wattelet

On October 1, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Maricopa County. Judge Paula Williams presiding.

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Oct 01, 2026

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About

Paula Williams
Current Appointment Maricopa County Superior Court, Department 4B/401	Maricopa County Superior Court, Department 4B/401
Education J.D., University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law - 1994 B.A., Arizona State University - 1988	J.D., University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law - 1994 B.A., Arizona State University - 1988

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	AZ - Maricopa County Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (602) 372-5375
Office:	+1 (602) 506-0039

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Commissioner	Maricopa County Superior Court	Maricopa County, Arizona
Shareholder	May, Potenza, Baran & Gillespie, PC	Maricopa County, Arizona
Partner	Collins, May, Potenza, Baran & Gillespie, PC	Maricopa County, Arizona
Associate	Collins May	None
Attorney	Grasso Law Firm	Maricopa County, Arizona
Attorney	Martinez & Curtis	Maricopa County, Arizona
Associate	Jones Skelton	Maricopa County, Arizona