Born and raised in Nogales, Arizona, Lizbeth Feria grew up in a faith-centered home that instilled in her lifelong values of honesty, compassion, and service to others. Now a proud Glendale resident, Lizbeth serves on the Glendale Arts Commission, elected Chairman for 2026, and volunteers each month at the city’s food distribution program, giving back to the community that embraced her.
Fully bilingual, Lizbeth has dedicated her professional life to public service, legal accuracy, and supporting Arizona families. With more than a decade of experience in the legal system, public administration, and community advocacy, she brings the expertise and judgment needed to serve as Justice of the Peace with fairness and integrity.
Professional Experience
Lizbeth served as both Senior Courtroom Clerk and Deputy Clerk in the Santa Cruz County Superior Court, where she assisted judges, drafted minute entries, managed filings, and kept courtroom operations running smoothly and in compliance with the law. This experience gave her firsthand knowledge of due process, judicial neutrality, and the importance of ensuring that every person feels respected when they step into a courtroom.
Education and Credentials
Lizbeth holds a Master of Legal Studies from the University of Arizona and is a Certified Legal Document Preparer and Notary Public. She also earned a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish with a concentration in Translation and Interpretation and a minor in Linguistics—training that enhances her ability to communicate with precision, fairness, and cultural understanding.
Community and Civic Engagement
Beyond her professional career, Lizbeth has actively volunteered in community and civic initiatives—from local campaigns and recall committees to national outreach programs such as the RNC’s Strategic Initiatives Program. Her involvement reflects a consistent commitment to service, civic participation, and Arizona’s future.
Why Lizbeth Is Running
- To Ensure People Understand Their Rights and Feel Respected
No one should walk into a courtroom unsure of what will happen or what their rights are. Lizbeth is committed to clear communication, equal access for Spanish speakers, and ensuring every individual feels respected throughout the process.
- To Bring Consistency, Fairness, and Neutrality to Every Decision
Having seen how court decisions affect families, jobs, and futures, Lizbeth will base every ruling solely on facts, law, and due process.
- To Improve Court Efficiency and Reduce Backlogs
Her courtroom and administrative background equip her to streamline processes, reduce delays, and make the justice system more efficient.
- To Model Professionalism, Respect, and Integrity
Every person in court deserves dignity and respect—plaintiff or defendant alike.
- To Ensure Victims Are Heard and Treated With Compassion
Lizbeth believes in balancing compassion for victims with fairness and due process for all parties.
- To Bring Diverse Experience and Representation to the Bench
Her bilingual skills, multicultural roots, and firsthand courtroom experience offer representation rarely seen in justice courts.
- To Modernize the Justice Court with Fresh Ideas
Lizbeth supports using technology and clear public resources to make the court more accessible and efficient.
A Justice Rooted in Community
Lizbeth’s life embodies the very principles she will uphold on the bench—service, fairness, faith, work ethic, and respect for every individual. Her unique combination of legal training, courtroom experience, bilingual ability, and community involvement makes her the candidate who will deliver a court that is:
✔ Fair
✔ Efficient
✔ Respectful
✔ Accessible
✔ Community-Focused
Lizbeth Feria for Justice of the Peace — Fair. Efficient. Respectful. Community-Focused.