Employee of the Month

When the call for help came, Deputy Manager Jose at the Higland Justice Court stepped up.

“I did it because I wanted to, not for this,” he said.

The "this" which he refers to is his recent CRAFT Award, our version of Employee of the Month.

Last year when another court across town needed help training its clerks on processing criminal cases, Jose immediately went into planning mode. He went twice a week, driving far out of his way to assist.

“I was glad I was able to do it,” he said. He reviewed the criminal manual, verified that all the statutes listed were still applicable, and then made suggestions for better case management.

“I see it as part of my job,” he said. It’s just what I do. I’m not going to waste anyone’s time or my time, and it’s a win-win situation because I learn more, and then they keep learning too.”

And that is what it's about- learning and making improvements, for which there is always room. We appreciate Jose- let's share some love!

Evictions: an inside look

Maricopa County landlords broke the all-time record number of cases filed in the Justice Courts in 2024. 

In 2005 we saw 83,687 eviction cases filed. In 2024 that number surged to 87,130.

Going to court can be intimidating, but tenants should never skip their hearings. They'll learn what options they may still have.

Brian Webb at Fox10 sees the process first-hand.

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