In criminal appeals where you file your post conviction relief petition or your direct appeal depends on where you were convicted. City courts, justice courts, and superior courts are trial courts. The appellate courts in Arizona are the Arizona Court of Appeals and the Arizona Supreme Court. But superior courts act as appellate courts for appeals from city courts and justice courts.
When evaluating cases for criminal appeals, it is important to understand the different court levels in Arizona:
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