Disclaimer
The Justice Courts of Maricopa County do not specifically endorse the below services. The providers on the list are not agents of the court and all services and activities of these organizations are conducted independently of the court.
All arrangements for appointments, cancellations, termination of service, and other related matters of service quality and delivery are between the provider and the client. All discussions of fees for services, determination of specific fees, written agreements on fees to be paid are the responsibility of the provider and the client. The Court does not and will not determine the appropriateness of any fee for service.
Any service provider may submit a request to be added to this list. Before using any of the below organizations, you should use due diligence to research the service provider. The Court assumes no responsibility for the quality of the professional services of these providers and is not responsible or liable for any aspects of the service delivery.
AZCourtHelp.org is a product of the Arizona Bar Foundation and the Arizona Supreme Court to do the following:
• Assist people who need to utilize court services find the information they need about their court: location, hours, terms of payment, parking, accessibility, etc.
• Provide with support of Arizona law librarians: live chat forums to answer legal information questions, details on upcoming Legal Talk clinics, and other information needed by self-represented litigants
• Link to resources to other specialized legal information websites that provide broader legal information and access.
For free lists of certified specialists in the areas of:
- Bankruptcy
- Injury and Wrongful
- Business Law Death
- Criminal Law
- International Law
- Employment Law
- Tax Law
- Real Estate Law
- Family Law
- Immigration Law
- Worker's Comp Law
- Probate and Trust
- (Guardianships, Conservatorships and Wills)
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https://www.azbar.org/for-the-public/public-service-center/
The goal of the Arizona Department of Housing is to create, preserve and invest in affordable housing; protect consumers; and revitalize communities. ADoH focuses on assisting Arizona’s most vulnerable populations who, through no fault of their own, are challenged with finding decent, suitable housing. The Department partners with counties, cities, towns, tribal governments, local housing authorities, non-profit social service agencies, and for-prfit and non-profit housing developers
Phone: (602) 771-1000
Community Legal Services (CLS) provides legal assistance, advice or representation, self-help materials and legal education so people can know their rights. They focus on helping survivors of domestic violence; assisting victims of consumer fraud and abuse, protecting tenants from unlawful/unfair practices by landlords, foreclosures, legal problems affecting agricultural workers, wage claims and other employment matters, and federal and state programs affecting peoples’ health and economic stability.
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You pay only the $40 referral fee (or nothing if it's a personal injury or workers' comp matter) for a consultation. Any additional legal services you may require beyond the 30-minute consultation is deter-mined by you and the attorney.
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Traditionally, lawyers are hired to represent a client from the start of a case to the finish. However, some lawyers “unbundled” their legal services, allowing clients to hire them for singular tasks, which can be useful for litigants representing themselves.
Forms provided for: Divorce, Orders of Protection, Requests for Hearings, and Injunctions Against Harassment. Listing of DR mediators and their fees, and other information. Listing of attorneys and fees for providing brief advice and limited services.
The Community Services Division helps families weather difficult circumstances to restore emotional, social, and economic well-being. The Community Action Program works to make this a reality by providing essential utility and rental assistance.
https://www.maricopa.gov/3787/Community-Services
Thousands of listings of government, social, and self-help support groups serving Maricopa County.
Phone: 211
Civil Litigation Clinic:
The clinic addresses matters of Consumer Fraud/Breach of Contract, which may be appropriate for Justice Court. Issues which would be filed other courts include Employment, Unemployment Appeals, Wage Claims and general Tenant’s Rights (but no evictions). We accept cases until full each semester usually in July, August and September and December, January and February but additionally when we have space available.
You may email questions to lawclinic@asu.edu or use this online application to begin the process.
You have reached your "golden years" or your parents have reached theirs. You are not alone.
The Arizona Bar Foundation sponsors counseling and other services for older adults who need assistance with civil law, housing, debt, health care, wills and estates, and other legal needs.
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An Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is a public or nonprofit private agency that helps older Arizonans. AAAs are chosen by the State to plan and coordinate services at the local level:
- Advocate for older adults
- Offer information on programs, options, and community supports
Phone: (602) 264-4357
https://des.az.gov/services/older-adults/area-agency-on-aging-locations
The Elder Law Hotline is for residents over 60 years of age who have a legal question for a lawyer. The Hotline, sponsored by the Arizona Supreme Court, is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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The Modest Means Project is a partnership program from the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education and the State Bar of Arizona. The Project provides low-cost legal assistance to individuals who do not qualify for free legal services, but cannot afford the expertise of attorneys at the standard rate.
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The Arizona Center for Disability Law advocates for the legal rights of persons with disabilities to be free from abuse, neglect and dis-crimination and to gain access to services, maximizing independence and achieving equality.
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This is a pro-bono program that provides free legal advice to eligible low income individuals who need assistance with Probate Court matters. You must make an appointment to be seen.
Phone: (602) 732-2834
Friendly House is a multi-service organization with wide-ranging programs aimed at addressing the pressing needs of our diverse community: Education, Workforce Development, Family Support, Basic Needs and Immigration.
They can provide free legal consultations and workshops to individuals with immigration needs.
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Taped recordings on various areas of law.
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