Meet Your Maricopa: The Court Clerks Behind the Counter

Published on June 19, 2025

Inside the City of Maricopa’s Municipal Court, justice begins long before the gavel sounds.

For court clerks Lindsay Peck and Ty Aleman, each day is about helping people navigate a complex system with clarity, compassion, and efficiency.

“Our court is very dynamic,” said Lindsay, who has been with the City since 2023, when Maricopa established its own independent municipal court. “We have a very large caseload, so we’re very, very busy. It’s not uncommon for a clerk to do a little bit of everything.”

That includes managing everything from DUI cases to protective orders, processing speeding tickets, handling criminal complaints, and helping residents navigate a system that can often feel intimidating.

“We’re kind of the in-between person between the judge and also state agencies,” Ty explained. “We do all the filing and the initial case management. We wear a lot of hats.”

Unlike some larger courts where roles are siloed, Maricopa’s court clerks are cross-trained across functions—from front window service to back-end processing.

“We all specialize in everything,” said Ty. “It helps keep us flexible, and it means we can support each other when things get busy.”

But ask them what matters most, and you’ll hear the same thing: people.

“Customer service is the biggest role we play,” Lindsay said. “We’re the first thing people see when they walk into the courthouse. We want it to feel warm and friendly.”

Sometimes that means offering a smile. Sometimes it means walking someone through a complicated legal process step by step. And sometimes, it means just listening.

“It helps having someone on the other side who can empathize and put themselves in your shoes,” said Ty.

Both clerks say what makes Maricopa’s court special is its team-first culture—one built on collaboration, continuous training, and a shared sense of purpose.

“We’ve really built a culture here,” said Lindsay. “We’re committed to the goals that Chief Justice Timmer has set for Arizona’s courts, but also to the City of Maricopa’s mission—to become a premier city.”

For Lindsay and Ty, that mission shows up in the little things: a well-timed explanation, a moment of patience, or a helpful hand at the counter.

“Something I love about being a clerk is that I can help make justice more accessible,” Lindsay said. “Even the smallest interactions can make a big difference.”