Krista M. Carman at a glance
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- Superior Court Judge
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Krista M. Carman
Superior Court Judge · Superior Court in Yavapai County
Biography
Professional career
- Judge on the Yavapai County Superior Court’s Division 4 in Arizona, appointed by Governor Doug Ducey in 2019
- The presiding judge for Superior Court Division 4 in Yavapai County, Arizona
- She also worked as an arbitrator for the Yavapai County Superior Court and as a volunteer fee arbitrator for the State Bar of Arizona
Education
- cum laude, Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law — J.D. (2002)
- in Elementary Education and Special Education, magna cum laude, Northern Arizona University — B.S. (1998)
Additional information
- In 2024, Carman ran for re-election as Judge of Division 4 in the general election on November 5, 2024, and in the Republican primary on July 30, 2024
- She was appointed to the bench on August 2, 2019, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of Hon
- Before joining the judiciary, Carman was a sole practitioner in her own law firm, established in 2016
- Carman has been active in professional organizations, including the Maricopa County Bar Association, Yavapai County Bar Association, and Northern Arizona Women’s Law Association
- She has also served on the Arizona Association for Justice Board, the State Bar of Arizona Civil Jury Instructions Committee, and the Supreme Court Committee on Civil Justice Reform
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Exhibits
Statewide
Arizona's digital-evidence portal supports invited parties in participating courts to upload, review, manage, and share case exhibits for virtual or in-person hearings.
The digital evidence portal provides convenient 24/7 online access to upload, review, and manage exhibits in a case to which a party has been invited.Arizona Digital Evidence ↗
Remote appearances
Statewide
Arizona requires each Superior, Justice, and Municipal Court to issue a local remote-hearing administrative order. The applicable county or court order controls scheduling and technology requirements.
The Arizona Supreme Court also mandated that each Superior, Justice, and Municipal Court issue a local administrative order based on these recommendations, with modifications as necessary due to technology or staffing limitations.Local Administrative Orders Regarding Virtual Hearings ↗
Statewide
Arizona remote appearances depend on the assigned judge and court. Parties should provide the court with evidence, documents, photos, or proof needed for the remote hearing using the court's directions.
Depending on the judge and court, hearings can be scheduled as in person or remote appearances.Remote Court Appearances ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Local Administrative Orders Regarding Virtual Hearings
Superior Court in Yavapai County
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Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
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Superior Court in Yavapai County official judicial roster
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View Superior Court in Yavapai County official judicial roster ↗Arizona Digital Evidence
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View Arizona Digital Evidence ↗Local Administrative Orders Regarding Virtual Hearings
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View Local Administrative Orders Regarding Virtual Hearings ↗Remote Court Appearances
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