Arizona Association For Justice

Phoenix, AZ ยท Founded 1969

Professional association advancing civil justice rights and trial by jury in Arizona

Primary audience
Legal professionals
Work area
Advocacy & education
Topic
Civil justice rights
Contact
Janice L Goldstein

About Organization

The organization advocates for fair access to the justice system and protects the constitutional right to trial by jury. Based in Phoenix, AZ, it operates with 2 employees and 55 volunteers, supporting attorneys who represent injured individuals. Founded in 1969, the organization generates approximately $716,000 in annual revenue.

What They Focus On

Civil Justice Access

Ensures fair access to courts and preserves the constitutional right to trial by jury for all Arizonans

Consumer Protection

Educates the public about consumer rights and supports legal remedies for individuals harmed by negligence or misconduct

Constitutional Rights

Defends and upholds constitutional protections under both Arizona and United States constitutions through advocacy and education

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$717K

-4.3% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$757K

+7.7% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$1.6M

-2.4% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

2

+0% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $716,630 $756,582 $1,596,991 2
2023 $748,667 $702,523 $1,636,943 2
2022 $713,184 $667,567 $1,590,799 2
2021 $609,747 $555,428 $1,557,182 3
2020 $549,691 $604,066 $1,502,863 4
2019 $823,394 $706,945 $1,545,238 4
2018 $848,023 $790,931 $1,428,789 4

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Advocacy & Education

    Educates the public and policymakers about consumer rights and constitutional protections under state and federal law

  • 02

    Attorney Support

    Provides resources and ethical guidance to lawyers representing injured individuals in Arizona courts

  • 03

    Justice System Protection

    Monitors and advocates for fair trial procedures and jury rights throughout Arizona's legal system

  • 04

    Constitutional Defense

    Upholds and defends constitutional rights at both the state and federal level through legal advocacy

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Arizona Association For Justice

Justice System Advocacy

Promotes fair and effective justice system access, including preserving the constitutional right to trial by jury

Public Education

Educates Arizona residents about consumer rights, constitutional protections, and legal remedies available to injured parties

Attorney Support

Supports ethical legal representation for individuals injured by negligence or misconduct in Arizona courts

Family Safety Initiatives

Works to protect the health and safety of Arizona families through legal advocacy and education

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Arizona Association For Justice.

JL

Janice L Goldstein

Executive Director
Full-time
Compensation: $167,309
BL

Brian Leonard

President-Elect
2 hrs/week
BS

Brian Snyder

Past-President
2 hrs/week
PA

Peter Akmajian

Vice President
2 hrs/week
RK

Raechel Kane

President
2 hrs/week
AE

A Evan Lloyd Jr

Director
AF

Alicia Funkhouser

Director
AV

Amy Vela

Director
AK

Austin Kurtz

Director
BS

Bonnie Shore Dombrowski

Director
BC

Brigham Cluff

Director
CP

Cristina Perez Hesano

Director
DR

Dana Roberts

Director
DA

David A Wenner

Director
DL

David L Abney

Director
DS

David Shapiro

Director
DS

Dean Steffey

Director
FT

Frances T Lynch

Director
GV

Gabriel V Kory

Director
JB

Joel B Robbins

Director
JA

John A Phebus

Director
JA

John Ager

Director
JJ

John J Trebon

Director
JN

Jonathan Negretti

Director
JH

Justin Henry

Director
KL

Karen L Lugosi

Director
KM

Kurt Maahs

Director
LE

Larry E Coben

Director
LC

Lincoln Combs

Director
LC

Lisa Counters

Director
MM

Marco Mercado

Director
MT

Maren Tobler Hanson

Director
MA

Mark A Raczkowski

Director
MD

Mark D Samson

Director
MK

Mark Kille

Director
MS

Mark S O'Connor

Director
MW

Mark W Drutz

Director
MK

Marlo K Arnold

Director
MM

Matthew MacLeod

Director
MP

Matthew P Millea

Director
MF

Michael F Magee

Director
MG

Michael G Ciaccio

Director
ML

Mick Levin

Director
NE

Nicholas E Vakula

Director
PC

Page Chancellor Marks

Director
PM

Pilar Mendoza

Director
RK

Ronda Kelso

Director
RS

Ryan Skiver

Director
SC

S Christopher Copple

Director
SJ

Scott J Halverson

Director
SC

Shannon Clark

Director
SG

Stanley G Feldman

Director
SW

Steven Weinberger

Director
TG

Timothy G Tonkin

Director

Milestones

1969

Organization Founded

1969

Established to protect civil justice rights and trial by jury in Arizona

1981

Tax-Exempt Status Granted

1981

Received IRS recognition as a nonprofit organization under subsection 501(c)(6)

2019

Peak Revenue Year

2019

Reached highest annual revenue of $848,023 supporting civil justice advocacy efforts

2020

Pandemic Adaptation

2020

Maintained operations with reduced revenue while continuing justice advocacy during COVID-19

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AE
A Evan Lloyd Jr Director 1.00 hrs/week
AF
Alicia Funkhouser Director 1.00 hrs/week
AV
Amy Vela Director 1.00 hrs/week
AK
Austin Kurtz Director 1.00 hrs/week
BS
Bonnie Shore Dombrowski Director 1.00 hrs/week
BC
Brigham Cluff Director 1.00 hrs/week
CP
Cristina Perez Hesano Director 1.00 hrs/week
DR
Dana Roberts Director 1.00 hrs/week
DA
David A Wenner Director 1.00 hrs/week
DL
David L Abney Director 1.00 hrs/week
DS
David Shapiro Director 1.00 hrs/week
DS
Dean Steffey Director 1.00 hrs/week
FT
Frances T Lynch Director 1.00 hrs/week
GV
Gabriel V Kory Director 1.00 hrs/week
JB
Joel B Robbins Director 1.00 hrs/week
JA
John A Phebus Director 1.00 hrs/week
JA
John Ager Director 1.00 hrs/week
JJ
John J Trebon Director 1.00 hrs/week
JN
Jonathan Negretti Director 1.00 hrs/week
JH
Justin Henry Director 1.00 hrs/week
KL
Karen L Lugosi Director 1.00 hrs/week
KM
Kurt Maahs Director 1.00 hrs/week
LE
Larry E Coben Director 1.00 hrs/week
LC
Lincoln Combs Director 1.00 hrs/week
LC
Lisa Counters Director 1.00 hrs/week
MM
Marco Mercado Director 1.00 hrs/week
MT
Maren Tobler Hanson Director 1.00 hrs/week
MA
Mark A Raczkowski Director 1.00 hrs/week
MD
Mark D Samson Director 1.00 hrs/week
MK
Mark Kille Director 1.00 hrs/week
MS
Mark S O'Connor Director 1.00 hrs/week
MW
Mark W Drutz Director 1.00 hrs/week
MK
Marlo K Arnold Director 1.00 hrs/week
MM
Matthew MacLeod Director 1.00 hrs/week
MP
Matthew P Millea Director 1.00 hrs/week
MF
Michael F Magee Director 1.00 hrs/week
MG
Michael G Ciaccio Director 1.00 hrs/week
ML
Mick Levin Director 1.00 hrs/week
NE
Nicholas E Vakula Director 1.00 hrs/week
NV
Nick Verderame Treasurer 2.00 hrs/week
PC
Page Chancellor Marks Director 1.00 hrs/week
PM
Pilar Mendoza Director 1.00 hrs/week
RK
Ronda Kelso Director 1.00 hrs/week
RS
Ryan Skiver Director 1.00 hrs/week
SC
S Christopher Copple Director 1.00 hrs/week
SJ
Scott J Halverson Director 1.00 hrs/week
SC
Shannon Clark Director 1.00 hrs/week
SG
Stanley G Feldman Director 1.00 hrs/week
SW
Steven Weinberger Director 1.00 hrs/week
TR
Teri Rowe Secretary 2.00 hrs/week
TG
Timothy G Tonkin Director 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$180K

Highest Paid

$180K

Janice L Goldstein

Compensated Officers

1

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Janice L Goldstein Executive Director $167,309 $12,500 $179,809 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Contact

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1661 East Camelback 204 Phoenix, AZ 85016