Enrolled member of the Navajo Nation; admitted to the Arizona Bar (1994) and the District Court for the District of Arizona (1996).
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University of Arizona (B.A. Psychology, 1991); University of Arizona College of Law (J.D. 1994). |
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Member at Large; Arizona Tribal Judges Association (2007); Executive Council; Arizona Family Support Council (2007-2008); Court of Appeals; Hualapai Tribal Court (2007); Faculty, National Tribal Judicial Center at the National Judicial College (2007). |
Ms. Jackson has over 10 years of experience working in Indian Law working for various tribes as legal counsel and as a member of the judiciary. Prior to joining Rosette & Associates, Ms. Jackson served two terms as Chief Judge for the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. During her time at Fort McDowell, Ms. Jackson was instrumental in improving the overall functioning of the judiciary, including the successful implementation of the Fort McDowell Wellness Court program under two federal grants. In addition, under her supervision, the Fort McDowell Court saw the adoption of the Judicial Code of Conduct as well as the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees. Ms. Jackson currently serves as an Appellate Court Judge for the Hualapai Tribal Court and has served as an Associate Judge for the Ak-Chin Indian Community Court as well as a Judge Pro Tempore for the City of Chandler and the Gila River Indian Community. Ms. Jackson has also served as counsel for several tribes.
In 2007, Ms. Jackson was invited to the join the Faculty at the National Tribal Judicial Center at the National Judicial College in Reno, Nevada. In addition, Ms. Jackson serves on the Executive Council for the Arizona Family Support Council.
Ms. Jackson received her BA from the University of Arizona and JD from the University of Arizona College of Law. She is an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation.
