Hon. Coleen O'Donnell-SmithJudgeSuperior CourtMaricopa
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135851Other
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Needs to be removed from the bench immediately! Has zero knowledge in what the best interests of the children actually is. Does not review evidence, believes everything the dads say. Doesn't even consider what the children's needs...Read More05/15/2026 03:27 AMContact reviewer
134959OtherNo RatingI feel bad for all of the families that have to be in front of her. I have sat in front of her over and over with police reports, cps reports, she will do nothing in the best interest of a child. She is not concerned about the chi...Read More01/20/2026 06:02 AMContact reviewer
134738Litigant
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I appeared before Judge O’Donnell Smith in a family law matter and experienced significant procedural concerns. Motions pending before the court were not ruled on prior to a dispositive hearing, evidence admitted was later disrega...Read More12/16/2025 04:31 AMContact reviewer
134184Litigant
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Grandparents rights case she absolutely refuses to hear our case we practically raised these children unbelievable. It will be 11 months by the time our trial date gets here and I don’t expect much.10/14/2025 10:21 AMContact reviewer
133834Other
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This woman does not listen to fact, logic, data, experts or anything of the sort. It would almost appear as if she is taking money or bribes based on what I have experienced. There is no way to have all of the information at han...Read More08/20/2025 06:41 PMContact reviewer
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Biased, dishonorable, [Redated by Ed.] judge [Redated by Ed.] Mother submitted paperwork 12 hours before court and lied on initial court date about father to obtain custody, claiming father had drug/alcohol abuse issues. Judge had...Read More07/21/2025 09:40 PMContact reviewer
133516Court Staff
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[Redacted by Ed.] I have seen it first hand. She will also get her students from ASU to harass them. She uses ChatGPT for her rulings and opinions. She works with lawyers she favors to get herself on a case. She knows how to mani...Read More06/30/2025 07:42 PMContact reviewer
133148OtherNo RatingI wish I would've read these comments about Judge O'Donnell-Smith sooner. I agree with all the comments that she rules in favor for males. My case was against the grandparents wanting visitation rights. After providing all evidenc...Read More05/22/2025 06:59 PMContact reviewer
132541OtherNo RatingThere is no honor in diminishing someone's sense of self-worth or respect. The loss is immeasurable ...my eyes have been opened to the sad realities of the family court. Trauma informed justices are needed ...05/03/2025 11:54 PMContact reviewer
132278OtherNo RatingMothers - beware. This judge is not impartial. She will give father absolutely everything he asks for. You cannot protect your children if she is your judge. Request a new judge if possible.04/14/2025 11:44 PMContact reviewer
132056OtherNo RatingI have been facing with the judicial system and the enforcement of court orders related to spousal support. For over seven years, I have navigated the court system, trying to hold my ex-husband accountable for missed and incomple...Read More04/01/2025 07:10 PMContact reviewer
131790OtherNo RatingVery terrible judge. JUST LOOK AT THE COMMENTS PRETTY MUCH SUMS UP MY COURT CASE SHE LIKES MEN AND NOT WOMEN!!03/27/2025 11:53 PMContact reviewer
131577OtherNo RatingI have had this judge for 1 1/2 years and she has yet to rule in my favor. She sides with my ex-husband every time with no documentation on his testimony. I filed paperwork stating he hadn’t paid spousal support in 5 months. Al...Read More03/22/2025 10:36 PMContact reviewer
129120OtherNo RatingI think she shouldn’t be a judge. First of all, she denied my renewal for a OOP. She didn’t care father didn’t meet any paperwork deadlines. Didnt file financials and took his word for everything. She didn’t care about the multipl...Read More10/09/2024 03:15 PMContact reviewer
122305OtherNo RatingAfter years of frustration with the family Court system Judge O'Donnell Smith allowed all the evidence to presented, she granted ample time to present the evidence and she made determinations that was in line with the law, the rul...Read More10/20/2023 09:39 AMContact reviewer

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