EVICTION HELP: 

Residents in four zip codes may apply for a new eviction prevention program.

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Spotlight

Employee of the Month

"The Hub of the Wheels"

...that's how clerks describe their supervisor at the Manistee Justice Court. They nominated Venassa (yes, don't you love the unusual spelling?) for our monthly CRAFT Award because she supports them in so many ways.

While the while court staff cheered the win, Venassa pushed it back on them.

“It affirms that I work with a great group,” she said. “They truly manage themselves. But you know what? A good team makes you look better.”

A good team, indeed! Venassa was just the latest in a line of several from Manistee who were nominated and subsequently won the award. 

It's a pleasure to see good work rewarded. Congratulations!

News

Order in the Classroom!

Justice of the Peace Joe “Pep” Guzman was happy to visit Country Place Leadership Academy in Tolleson recently.
It's part of "Constitution Week", where judges and attorneys get to speak with students about the Constitution, the legal system and their role in their communities.
Guzman's goal is to inspire students, educate them, and prompt them to think about their futures.
“We never know what’s going to spark the interest in a young student,” Guzman said. “We have to be present to hopefully be that inspiration.”
Thank you to Country Place Leadership Academy for welcoming Judge Guzman and helping give students an opportunity to engage with their local justice system.

Events

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 Law Library: Legal Clinics

AZCourtHelp.org: Free Legal Talks

Pima County: Free Law Clinics

Eviction Dashboard: August 2026
All 26 Courts

7,743 filings

Busiest Court: Country Meadows

505 filings

Average Judgment Against Tenant

$3,385.44

Busiest August Ever: 2024

7,952 filings