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Gina is originally from Phoenix. She earned her bachelor's degree in criminal justice and safety studies and her law degree from Arizona State University. She is the founder of Speak Up, Stand Up Save a Life, and serves on the board of Pendergast Elementary School District Foundation. Godbehere lives in Phoenix and attends Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, where she previously served as a member of the finance committee.

Gina currently works as a crime victims’ rights attorney at Legal Services for Crime Victims in Arizona. She previously worked as the owner of Balance the Scales Consulting, the City of Goodyear prosecutor, and an assistant bureau chief, bureau chief, and homicide attorney for the Maricopa County Attorney'

Gina Godbehere previously ran for Maricopa County Attorney in 2022 but lost.

As a bureau chief for the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, directed the assignment of cases to prosecutors, maintained records on cases, worked with law enforcement agents in ongoing investigations, developed trial strategy, and advised the county attorney on criminal prosecutions.

As a victims’ rights attorney, provides legal counsel and representation to individuals who have had their legal rights violated within a criminal case.

- As a bureau chief for the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, directed the assignment of cases to prosecutors, maintained records on cases, worked with law enforcement agents in ongoing investigations, developed trial strategy, and advised the county attorney on criminal prosecutions.
- As a victims’ rights attorney, provides legal counsel and representation to individuals who have had their legal rights violated within a criminal case.

Legal Experience

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Believes accountability in justice should be uniform and opposes lenient plea deals for offenders who assault police officers. Plans to end preferential legal treatment and rebuild the integrity of the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office.

Promises to strictly enforce criminal accountability without leniency or "preferentiall legal treatment" for individuals who are violent towards law enforcement officials.

Opposes "dangerous liberal diversion policies" and lenient sentencing for repeat offenders. Plans to address recidivism by ending the "Revolving Door of Justice."

Said, "far too many felonies are not charged at all or are downgraded to misdemeanors," promises to end the "Revolving Door of Justice."

Believes strict enforcement of gun possession laws is essential for immediate safety and solving further crimes.

Plans to transform the Victims Division into a more responsive and empathetic unit by improving communication between victims, law enforcement, and the county attorney’s office.

Plans to "[transform]" the Victims Division by improving communication between victims, law enforcement, and the county attorney’s office.

Believes downgrading felony cases to misdemeanors compromises community safety and shifts jail costs to cities. Said, "most municipalities do not have supervised probation" to monitor or mandate necessary treatment.

Believes downgrading felony cases to misdemeanors compromises community safety and shifts jail costs to cities.

Believes in an "all hands-on deck" approach to criminal justice, advocating for collaboration with law enforcement, businesses, and community members to combat crime.

Promises to collaborate with law enforcement, businesses, and community members to combat crime.

Plans to create a website section with resources to educate citizens on the County Attorney’s Office, promoting transparency and understanding of the justice system.

Plans to promote transparency and community knowledge by creating a website with resources to educate citizens on the County Attorney’s Office.

Believes in automatic restoration of civil rights for first-time felony convictions after sentence completion and restitution payment. Supports criminal justice reform to reduce recidivism and improve sentencing practices.

Supports immediately restoring the civil rights of first-time felons after they have completed their sentence and made payment of restitution.

- Promises to strictly enforce criminal accountability without leniency or "preferentiall legal treatment" for individuals who are violent towards law enforcement officials.
- Said, "far too many felonies are not charged at all or are downgraded to misdemeanors," promises to end the "Revolving Door of Justice."
- Believes strict enforcement of gun possession laws is essential for immediate safety and solving further crimes.
- Plans to "[transform]" the Victims Division by improving communication between victims, law enforcement, and the county attorney’s office.
- Believes downgrading felony cases to misdemeanors compromises community safety and shifts jail costs to cities.
- Promises to collaborate with law enforcement, businesses, and community members to combat crime.
- Plans to promote transparency and community knowledge by creating a website with resources to educate citizens on the County Attorney’s Office.
- Supports immediately restoring the civil rights of first-time felons after they have completed their sentence and made payment of restitution.

Criminal Justice

Endorsed by the Police Officers of Scottsdale Association.

Endorsed by former attorney general Mark Brnovich.

- Endorsed by the Police Officers of Scottsdale Association.
- Endorsed by former attorney general Mark Brnovich.
- Endorsed by former sheriff Joe Arpaio.

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Gina Godbehere

Believes extensive legal experience, including 28 years as a public servant and over 100 felony jury trials, is crucial for protecting the community. As a Crime Victims’ Rights Attorney, advocates for improvements in the Court system to better support crime victims.

As of June 20, 2024, Gina Godbehere’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes in balancing justice with safety and equity for all. Focuses on policy and people, not politics, to drive criminal justice reform.

Believes in "INTEGRITY FIRST, JUSTICE ALWAYS" for criminal justice reform. Supports fair sentencing and reducing recidivism.

Gina Godbehere is a fourth-generation Arizonan born and raised in Phoenix, with deep family roots in Buckeye, Maricopa County. She is a proud mother and an active member of her Catholic Church. Details about where she attended school or specific information about her family members are not provided.

As of July 1, 2024, Gina Godbehere’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- The county attorney represents their county and the state in legal matters within their jurisdiction and provides legal advice to the county and its various departments and agencies.
- The county attorney conducts prosecutions of persons accused of committing crimes.
-  The county attorney is elected in a partisan election for a four-year term. 