Employee of the Month

Break out the tissues- it feels good to be appreciated!

Vallee couldn't hold back the tears of gratitude when we presented her with the monthly "CRAFT Award" for her teamwork. Her entire staff nominated her for the honor- our version of employee of the month.

"I love helping people," she smiled. "I'll bend over backwards for anybody."

Vallee joined the Maricopa County Justice Courts in 2011 and earned her management promotion in 2023, much to the staff's pleasure.

After three rounds of applause for her achievements, she had to admit: "It's really nice to be appreciated, just getting noticed for what I do. And yeah, I do a lot!" 

It's a commitment we appreciate, and Vallee earns it every day.

A record no one wants to break

Maricopa County is on track to break the all-time record for the number of eviction cases filed in one year. 

With 79,858 cases filed so far, the final month of the year will certainly bring us well past the 83,687 filed in 2005.

The Phoenix New Times breaks it down AND shows the zip codes where evictions happen most.

Free Legal Assistance

Various cities, law libraries, non-profits, or other advocates hold legal assistance events throughout the year. This is a partial listing: 

City of Phoenix: Landlord-Tenant Workshops

Maricopa County Superior Court Law Library: Legal Clinics

Coconino County Law Library: Free Legal Talks

Pima County: Free Law Clinics