Justice of the Peace Charlene Pesquiera at DGT

by Carolyn Classen, blogger

“Judge Charlene Pesquiera is a Tucson native serving her community for over 30-years. She has dedicated herself to helping individuals with substance abuse, domestic violence, and mental health issues. Judge Pesquiera was also co-owner of the National Institute of Contract
Management LLC, where she specialized in contract management for businesses and non-profits. Charlene was a Criminal Justice Adjunct Professor, instructing Criminal Justice courses. Judge Pesquiera is also a fifteen-time marathon runner.

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Since 2017, Judge Pesquiera has served as a Justice of the Peace for Pima County Consolidated Justice Court, Precinct Four. She received a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix, received a pre-law and criminal justice degree from Prescott
College and received an associate degree in criminal justice and Corrections from Pima Community College.

● In 2023, Judge Pesquiera was elected by her colleagues to serve as Presiding Judge of Pima County Justice Court.
● Appointed Chief Administrative Judge in 2020 by the Honorable Kyle Bryson.
● Presided over Homeless Court since 2017.
● Served as Arizona State Senator in 2007 to 2009 where she proudly sponsored and passed successful legislation to protect our State.

Since Judge Pesquiera has served as elected Justice of the Peace, she implemented an online program so that individuals can have their criminal convictions set aside without legal representation or cost. This was a measure to access justice that was supported by the former Chief Justice Scott Bales of the Arizona Supreme Court.”

Carolyn’s note: Justice Pesauiera is the incumbent in the Dem primary with Deputy Pima County Sheriff Michael Bugelwicz on July 30, 2024. He spoke at DGT on April 8. Correction: She represents Precinct 4, not District 4.