Desert Ridge Justice Court
General Information About The Court
Desert Ridge Justice Court handles civil cases involving less than $10,000, civil and criminal traffic violations, and misdemeanors. If you receive a ticket from the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office or Arizona Department of Public Safety inside the Court’s precinct, your case will be handled here.
The Desert Ridge Justice Court’s precinct includes a large section of the I-17 in the northern part of Maricopa County, so speeding violations, both civil and criminal speeding, are common in this court.
How To Get Case Information
If you have a case in the Desert Ridge Justice Court, you can look it up online here using your name or case number. You can also pay fines online.
Contact Info & Hours
Desert Ridge Justice Court
18380 N. 40th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Hours:
M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Judge:
Cathy Riggs
Phone: 602-372-7100
Fax: 602-372-7912
Location & Parking
Desert Ridge Justice Court
The Desert Ridge Justice Court is located in the Northeast Regional Court Center along with several other justice courts. Parking is very convenient at this courthouse. There is a very large (free) parking lot out front, and there is always plenty of space.
Email Us
Let’s take care of that ticket.
Latest Blog Posts
Disclosure and Discovery in a Criminal Traffic Case
the course of a criminal case, the State (the prosecutor) and the defendant are required to make disclosures. They must disclose to each other any evidence or witnesses they may want to use in the case. For example, the State is required to provide anything it may use against the defendant at trial.
What is a Deviation Request?
The goal in a criminal case is generally to mitigate the consequences of the alleged crime. In other words, the defendant wants to achieve an outcome that is better than if they were convicted of the alleged crime.