Gandarilla Appointed Downtown Justice of the Peace
Upon the recommendation of Supervisor Mary Rose Wilcox, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors today appointed Armando Gandarilla as the new Justice of the Peace for the Downtown Justice Court. Gandarilla replaces Carlos A. Mendoza who resigned. The new judge will take office effective September 1, 2008.
“I am delighted to have such a qualified candidate interested in public service,” said Mary Rose Wilcox, District 5. Mr. Gandarilla has more than 30 years supervisory experience in the probation and justice arenas.”
Gandarilla holds a bachelor’s degree in social work from Arizona State University and completed studies for a masters in organizational management from the University of Phoenix. He was employed as a probation officer/supervisor for the Maricopa County Adult Probation Office from 1975-2002.
Community honors include the Hon Kachina 12 who Care Award, Volunteer Probation Officer of the Year Award and Spirit of Giving Award.
Justices of the Peace handle criminal misdemeanor cases, traffic citations, civil cases under $10,000, landlord-tenant disputes, Orders of Protection and Injunctions Against Harassment.