Maricopa County, Arizona is home to over 4 million people. Maricopa County contains almost 60% of Arizona’s population, and is the fourth largest county in the nation. Maricopa County’s population is on the rise: according to a report published in Forbes magazine, four of Maricopa County’s cities are among the top ten fastest-growing cities in the U.S.

In the News: Maricopa County recently garnered national attention for its controversial law enforcement tactics, many of which were implemented under the supervision of Sheriff Joe Arpaio. Maricopa County allows juveniles to be tried and sentenced as adults, uses a voluntary Chain Gang, and has erected a “Tent City,” where 2,000 convicted men and women serve out their time.

For additional information on the laws and regulations in Maricopa County, please visit the links below:

• Maricopa Bar Association
• Arizona State University Law Library
• Maricopa County Bar Association

If you are facing a legal dispute in Maricopa County, there are a number of qualified attorneys to choose from. Maricopa County lawyers are familiar with Arizona court procedures and practice in a wide variety of disciplines, such as personal injury, divorce, child custody, wills and estates, DUI, contract, corporate, and many others.

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