North Mesa Justice Court

Located on Mesa Drive and E. Javelina Avenue the address is:

222 E Javelina Avenue STE B, Mesa, AZ 85210

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Operation Time

The North Mesa Justice Court is open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  The court is closed on certain holidays.  If you believe that you have a court date on a holiday, call the court to make sure it is closed.  You may pay in person at the West Mesa Justice Court. Payments by cash, personal check, money order, or cashiers/certified check are accepted. You may also pay by credit card using the phone number provided.

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What To Do When You Arrive At the North Mesa Justice Court

Once parked, walk to the eastern side of the building to the front doors.  Take everything out of your pockets, take off your belt and go through security.  You will then turn right and head up the stairs.  Once you are on the second floor you will take your first left past the restrooms and will see the sign for NORTH MESA.  One of the staff of North Mesa Justice Court will check you in.  The staff member will instruct you as to where to take a seat and wait.  If you have hired a private attorney, wait for them in the courtroom or as instructed.  If you have not hired an attorney, then wait for the Judge, Clerk or Prosecutor to call your name.

Steps To Take Once In The North Mesa Justice Courtroom

When you arrive to the North Mesa Justice courtroom, go through the door, sit down and stay quiet.  If there is a clipboard, you should sign in.  The cases will be called by the order of the list.  You do not want to wait hours to then realize that you needed to sign in.  If you have hired a private attorney, wait for them in the courtroom or as instructed.  If you have not hired an attorney, then wait for the North Mesa Justice Court Judge, Clerk or Prosecutor to call your name.

Dress Code at North Mesa Justice Court

Suits and ties are not needed for North Mesa Justice Court but can be worn. Use good judgment and dress appropriately to show respect to the Judge. A good, first impression will not hurt your case. Dove Law Firm recommends that you wear “Business Casual” such as a dress shirt, polo shirt, slacks, or nice jeans. The North Mesa Judge allows cell phones to be brought into the courtroom, but only if they are turned to silent or off. Make sure that the ringer is off!

What happens at the first hearing in North Mesa Justice Court; Initial Appearances (IA):

Unless you hire an attorney, you must appear at the Initial Appearance in the North Mesa Justice Court.  If you do not show, a warrant or order to show cause may be issued by the presiding judge.  During the Initial Appearance, a judge will advise the defendants of their charges and will address release conditions.  It is at this point that you will plead guilty or not guilty.  If you plead not guilty, then you will be given a new court date about a month in the future, called a pretrial conference.

How Lawyers at Dove Law Firm Can Help You At Your North Mesa Justice Court Initial Appearance (IA)

If you hire a Dove Law Firm attorney, we can file motions in the North Mesa Justice Court for you to be released on your own recognizance, vacate or delete the initial appearance, enter a not guilty plea and set for a pretrial hearing.  Once this motion is granted by the court, you will no longer need to show to the initial appearance court date listed on your summons.  North Mesa Justice Court lawyers will attend subsequent hearings, enabling you to avoid missing work or family activities.  We will present all evidence to the Prosecutor and engage in negotiations.  We will gather the discovery and keep you informed on all aspects of the case.

Pretrial Hearings In The North Mesa Justice Court

After the initial appearance the North Mesa Justice Court will set out a pretrial conference or pretrial hearing date.  Usually, this will take place around 4 weeks from the date of the initial appearance. This hearing is where you, or your attorney, will gather evidence and discovery from the Prosecutor and initiate negotiations.  Sometimes, an initial plea offer is made.  The court will hold two to four pretrial conferences in order for you to have time to resolve the case. If the case is not resolved by that time, the judge will set it for trial.

DUI Penalties In North Mesa Justice Courts

In the North Mesa Justice Court system, the Defendant will face jail time for DUI while fines and fees can vary enormously. There are four types of DUI that can be charged, and many different offers that a prosecutor can present. An experienced DUI lawyer will know the type of offer that contains the statutory minimums. For more information on the typical consequences and law regarding the different types of DUI in the North Mesa Justice Court visit my page titled,Mesa DUI, or press the button below.

Why Hire A North Mesa Justice Court Defense Attorney?

At Dove Law Firm our North Mesa Justice Court attorneys will guide you through the difficult and complicated process of the North Mesa Court system.  Your rights will be protected, and you will receive expert advice regarding your current situation. Having been raised in Arizona, Shawn Dove is comfortable with addressing all courts within the Mesa Justice Courts and beyond.