Deborah earned a bachelor's degree in Native American history from the University of California at Berkeley and a law degree from Arizona State University's Sandra Day O'Connor School of Law, specializing in Federal Indian Law. She lives in Phoenix with her family.

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Deborah is a veteran who served in the United States Naval Reserves for nearly 18 years. She worked for the Arizona Department of Education, Policy & Government Relations as a tribal policy specialist prior to her election as judge. She has previously worked as the owner of Sisnaajini Consulting and as a law clerk.

Hon. Deborah Begay

Deborah Ann Begay currently serves as Justice of the Peace in Maricopa County. She was elected in 2020 and has served 1 term.

As a law clerk, conducted research on uranium mining in the Navajo Nation.

- As a law clerk, conducted research on uranium mining in the Navajo Nation.

Legal Experience

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Believes justice should be "a balm to heal both parties in a conflict" and must be adaptable and personal, addressing individual and community needs.

- Believes justice should be "a balm to heal both parties in a conflict" and must be adaptable and personal, addressing individual and community needs.

Judicial Philosophy

Believes in creating a more equitable justice system by reducing case backlogs and fines, favoring community service, and enhancing neighborhood safety. As Justice of the Peace, worked to deliver these solutions for the community.

Believes in creating a more equitable justice system by reducing case backlogs and fines, favoring community service, and enhancing neighborhood safety.

Believes in balancing justice by limiting eviction-related fees and helping tenants find rent payment resources.

The candidate's website says, "Judge Begay keeps our community and neighbors safe by issuing orders of protection, tackling domestic violence cases, and working to stop criminal harassment. Judge Begay engages in open communication with all parties and works hard to deliver a just ruling in each case."

As Justice of the Peace, reduced fines by allowing community service and set hearings before issuing warrants to ensure fair court proceedings.

- Believes in creating a more equitable justice system by reducing case backlogs and fines, favoring community service, and enhancing neighborhood safety.
- Believes in balancing justice by limiting eviction-related fees and helping tenants find rent payment resources.
- The candidate's website says, "Judge Begay keeps our community and neighbors safe by issuing orders of protection, tackling domestic violence cases, and working to stop criminal harassment. Judge Begay engages in open communication with all parties and works hard to deliver a just ruling in each case."
- As Justice of the Peace, reduced fines by allowing community service and set hearings before issuing warrants to ensure fair court proceedings.

Judicial Administration

As of June 27, 2024, Deborah Ann Begay’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Believes in fostering "respect, community, and service" through active volunteer work and participation in local organizations. Supports community involvement as a means to strengthen communal bonds and provide essential services.

Believes in fostering "respect, community, and service" through active volunteer work and participation in local organizations.

- Believes in fostering "respect, community, and service" through active volunteer work and participation in local organizations.

Community Involvement

Endorsed by the National Organization for Women Arizona, the Victory Institute, State Senator Theresa Hatathlie, and former State Senator Raquel Terán.

- Endorsed by the National Organization for Women Arizona, the Victory Institute, State Senator Theresa Hatathlie, and former State Senator Raquel Terán.

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Ballotpeida, Mireya Arroyo

Mireya immigrated to the U.S. at the age of 11 and attained U.S. citizenship in 2006. She holds an associate's degree in accounting from AIBT International Institute of Americas and a bachelor's degree in accounting from Brookline College at Tempe. She has 2 sons. 

Mireya currently works as a senior human resources analyst for the Phoenix Fire Department. She previously worked as a specialist on the Life Event Services Team at Bank of America and as a benefits administrator at Sundt Construction. 

Mireya A. Arroyo's campaign for Justice of the Peace in Maricopa County for the Moon Valley Justice Precinct is her first run for public office. 

As of June 26, 2024, Mireya A. Arroyo’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Promises to advocate for policies supporting fair and equal measures in the criminal justice system.

Wants to improve victim support services in the justice system.

- Promises to advocate for policies supporting fair and equal measures in the criminal justice system.
- Wants to improve victim support services in the justice system.

Plans to prioritize ensuring the court system is accessible to all.

Plans to advocate for measures aimed to address barriers marginalized groups face, especially those from low-income and minority backgrounds.

Promises to maintain a "fair and impartial judiciary...without bias of discrimination..."

Promises to work with nonprofit organizations and state agencies for support in the court to help prevent "individuals and families from ending up on the streets.", and "take care of our community, especially our veterans who are suffering."

Supports initiatives aimed at minimizing recidivism through rehabilitation and community programs, saying, "we can create a more compassionate and effective justice system that...offers...support and resources necessary for...successful reintegration into society.

Wants to provide access to legal education and resources and develop workshops educating residents "on their rights and responsibilities, the judicial process, and available community services."

Believes "our court system needs urgent reform."

- Plans to prioritize ensuring the court system is accessible to all.
- Plans to advocate for measures aimed to address barriers marginalized groups face, especially those from low-income and minority backgrounds.
- Promises to maintain a "fair and impartial judiciary...without bias of discrimination..."
- Promises to work with nonprofit organizations and state agencies for support in the court to help prevent "individuals and families from ending up on the streets.", and "take care of our community, especially our veterans who are suffering."
- Supports initiatives aimed at minimizing recidivism through rehabilitation and community programs, saying, "we can create a more compassionate and effective justice system that...offers...support and resources necessary for...successful reintegration into society.
- Wants to provide access to legal education and resources and develop workshops educating residents "on their rights and responsibilities, the judicial process, and available community services."
- Believes "our court system needs urgent reform."

Endorsed by Arizona Secretary of State, Adrian Fontes, state representatives Alma Hernandez, Myron Tsosie, Consuelo Hernandez, Laura Terech, Melody Hernandez, Lydia Hernandez, and state senators Flavio Bravo, Eva Diaz, and Catherine Miranda.

Endorsed by the the Arizona National Organization for Women Political Action Committee (AZ NOW PAC) and former state representatives, Cesar Chavez,  Lorenzo Sierra, and Isela Blanc.

- Endorsed by Arizona Secretary of State, Adrian Fontes, state representatives Alma Hernandez, Myron Tsosie, Consuelo Hernandez, Laura Terech, Melody Hernandez, Lydia Hernandez, and state senators Flavio Bravo, Eva Diaz, and Catherine Miranda.
- Endorsed by the the Arizona National Organization for Women Political Action Committee (AZ NOW PAC) and former state representatives, Cesar Chavez,  Lorenzo Sierra, and Isela Blanc.

Mireya A. Arroyo

- The justice of the peace presides over justice courts in each county. The number of justice courts in a county depends on its population. 
- A justice of the peace hears lawsuits, presides over misdemeanor cases, and hears civil and criminal traffic violations. Some examples of cases they might handle include eviction actions, DUIs (driving under the influence), and shoplifting. 
- Justices of the peace are elected in staggered elections for four-year terms. These elections are partisan. 
- Their salary depends on their judicial productivity, in other words, how many cases they see each year and equals, on average, $115,290.
- Some justices of the peace may be an attorney, but this is not a requirement for the role. 