Clark Appointed To The Navajo County Superior Court

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Joseph Clark has been appointed to the Navajo County Superior Court to fill a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Ralph Hatch on June 30, 2021.

Under the Arizona Constitution, judges of the Superior Court in counties with a population of less than 250,000 persons are elected by the voters. When a judge retires or resigns prior to a general election, the vacancy created by the retirement or resignation is filled by gubernatorial appointment until the next general election. Members of Governor Ducey’s executive staff conducted interviews of the judicial candidates at the Navajo County Government Complex in Holbrook on August 19, 2021.

In August of 2018, he was assigned to the charging desk and assisted in the creation of an Early Resolution Program, which reduces the time it takes to resolve cases. Prior to 2018, Joe’s concentration was on major drug crimes.

In 2014, Joe helped start the Veterans’ Court, in which NCAO connects veterans charged with crimes with services, helping to reduce veteran recidivism and improve veteran mental health.

Joe served his country before attending law school. He was enlisted in the United States Marine Corps from 2000 to 2004 and rose to become a Sergeant. For three months after the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon, while stationed in Quantico, Virginia, he patrolled the Potomac River and guarded the base entrance. Joe was honorably discharged in 2004.

Joe graduated with his law degree from Penn State University. Prior to this, he received his bachelor’s degree in political science from Mary Washington University while serving in the military.

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