--- title: "Robert C. Olson | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/robert-c-olson-az-pinal-robert-c-olson-superior" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Robert C. Olson Superior Court in Pinal County · Superior Court Civil Presiding Judge ## Profile - Court: Superior Court in Pinal County - State: Arizona - Role: Superior Court Civil Presiding Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-26 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - He also serves as the Billing Special Master and, as of March 2026, is appointed as Presiding Election Judge for Pinal County - 2016–2018: Returned as a full-time Commissioner in Pinal County Pinal County Superior Court - 2009–2013: held the role of Presiding Judge of Pinal County Pinal County Superior Court - Early Career: Joined Pinal County Attorney’s Office in 1990 as a criminal prosecutor; appointed County Attorney in 1996, re-elected in 2000 and 2004, serving over 11 years Pinal County Superior Court - Superior Court Civil Presiding Judge, Pinal County Superior Court - overseeing all election-related cases in the county Pinal County Clerk of the Superior Court ### Education - B.S. in Business Administration from Elmhurst College - Loyola University of Chicago — J.D. - Certified Public Accountant from the University of Illinois Pinal County Superior Court. ### Additional information - 2018–Present: Reappointed by Governor Doug Ducey to the Superior Court, assigned to Civil and Probate Benches Pinal County Superior Court. - Under a 2026 Administrative Order, Olson presides over all Pinal County election cases, with specific case file number assignments, and serves as the chief judicial officer for election-related matters Pinal County Clerk of the Superior Court. - 2007–2013: Appointed to the Pinal County Superior Court by former Governor Janet Napolitano, serving on the Civil and Probate Benches Pinal County Superior Court. - Division or bench: Superior Court - Directory division: Superior Court - Directory phone not listed - Robert Carter Olson is Superior. - Olson has served on the Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Board of Trustees for over seven years, including as Chair Pinal County Superior Court. - He has also held leadership roles in the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission, Arizona Prosecuting Attorney’s Advisory Council, and the Arizona Democratic Party Pinal County Superior Court. ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### digital evidence portal Scope: 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. Evidence excerpt: 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](https://www.azcourts.gov/digitalevidence) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### remote hearing local orders Scope: 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. Evidence excerpt: 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](https://www.azcourts.gov/courtservices/Court-Services-Home/Local-Administrative-Orders-Regarding-Virtual-Hearings) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### remote appearances and evidence Scope: 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. Evidence excerpt: Depending on the judge and court, hearings can be scheduled as in person or remote appearances. [Remote Court Appearances](https://www.azcourts.gov/selfservicecenter/Resources/Remote-Court-Appearances) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://www.pinalcourtsaz.gov/201/Judicial-Officers) - [Official roster](https://www.pinalcourtsaz.gov/201/Judicial-Officers) - [Pinal County Superior Court official judicial roster](https://www.pinalcourtsaz.gov/201/Judicial-Officers) - [Arizona Digital Evidence](https://www.azcourts.gov/digitalevidence) - [Local Administrative Orders Regarding Virtual Hearings](https://www.azcourts.gov/courtservices/Court-Services-Home/Local-Administrative-Orders-Regarding-Virtual-Hearings) - [Remote Court Appearances](https://www.azcourts.gov/selfservicecenter/Resources/Remote-Court-Appearances) - [Pinal County Superior Court judicial profile or roster](https://www.pinalcourtsaz.gov/201/Judicial-Officers) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/robert-c-olson-az-pinal-robert-c-olson-superior", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/robert-c-olson-az-pinal-robert-c-olson-superior", "name": "Robert C. 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