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*** Electronically Filed ***
02/06/2025 8:00 AM
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2024-035738
02/05/2025
Docket Code 022
Form V000A
Page 1
CLERK OF THE COURT
HONORABLE SCOTT MINDER
M. R. Diaz
Deputy
LAS BRISAS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
JOHN HALK
v.
MICHAEL KENT BRADFORD, et al.
MICHAEL KENT BRADFORD
3325 S 183RD DR
GOODYEAR AZ 85338
SAMANTHA BRADFORD
3325 S 183RD DR
GOODYEAR AZ 85338
VANTAGE WEST CREDIT UNION
3800 N CENTRAL AVE
PHOENIX AZ 85012
CK VENTURES L L C
4854 E BASELINE RD STE 104
MESA AZ 85206
TODD CAR TITLE INC
8825 N 23RD AVE STE 100
PHOENIX AZ 85021
DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS
3401 W END AVE STE 760 W
NASHVILLE AZ 37203
JUDGE MINDER
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2024-035738
02/05/2025
Docket Code 022
Form V000A
Page 2
ORDER SIGNED
The Court has received Plaintiff’s Motion for Alternative Method of Service, filed
February 3, 2025.
IT IS ORDERED granting the Motion, all in accordance with the formal written Order
For Alternative Service electronically signed by the Court on February 5, 2025, and
electronically filed (entered) by the Clerk on February 6, 2025.
Please note: The above mentioned Order has been digitally processed. After the Order
has been docketed by the Clerk of the Court, copies of this Order including certified copies will
be available. More information regarding how to obtain copies and/or certified copies of records
may be found here: https://www.clerkofcourt.maricopa.gov/records/obtaining-records.
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Clerk of the Superior Court
*** Electronically Filed ***
04/10/2025 8:00 AM
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2024-035738
04/09/2025
Docket Code 023
Form V000A
Page 1
CLERK OF THE COURT
HONORABLE SCOTT MINDER
M. R. Diaz
Deputy
LAS BRISAS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
JOHN HALK
v.
MICHAEL KENT BRADFORD, et al.
MICHAEL KENT BRADFORD
3325 S 183RD DR
GOODYEAR AZ 85338
SAMANTHA BRADFORD
3325 S 183RD DR
GOODYEAR AZ 85338
VANTAGE WEST CREDIT UNION
3800 N CENTRAL AVE
PHOENIX AZ 85012
CK VENTURES L L C
4854 E BASELINE RD STE 104
MESA AZ 85206
TODD CAR TITLE INC
8825 N 23RD AVE STE 100
PHOENIX AZ 85021
DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS
3401 W END AVE STE 760 W
NASHVILLE AZ 37203
COMM. CRONIN
JUDGE MINDER
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2024-035738
04/09/2025
Docket Code 023
Form V000A
Page 2
DEFAULT REFERRAL
This Court has received Plaintiff’s e-filed Application/Motion for Default against
defendant, Todd Car Title, Inc., Vantage West Credit Union and CK Ventures, LLC, in the
above-captioned case.
IT IS ORDERED that no action will be taken by this division on the above-referenced
document(s).
The parties are advised that commissioners handle Rule 55(b) Default Judgment
proceedings and that the default proceedings in this matter are to be heard by Commissioner
Mary Cronin.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all documents necessary to support the entry of a
default judgment must be e-filed/filed.
Pursuant to the Maricopa County eFiling Guidelines, section 2.09, attorneys shall
electronically file all the documents required to request a default judgment, such as the
Application and Affidavit for Default, Affidavit for Default (if the Servicemembers Civil Reform
Act applies and the filing party does not otherwise use the form Application and Affidavit for
Default), Motion for Entry of Default Judgment, Sum Certain Affidavit, and Application for
Attorneys’ Fees when appropriate, and Statement of Costs.
Attorneys and Self-Represented Litigants must submit a default judgment packet required
by the Court, including the documents identified on the default judgment packet coversheet in
paper to the assigned commissioner’s division. A commissioner will not act upon a Motion for
Entry of Default Judgment until the default judgment packet with all the required documents has
been received by the division in paper form.
You may wish to review the following resources for additional information regarding the
default process:
Applications for Default
https://superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/llrc/cv_cvc6/
Motions
https://superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/media/n30m54ah/gn10fz.pdf
Civil Default Checklist https://superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/media/jitjlp0s/cvc50fz.pdf
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2024-035738
04/09/2025
Docket Code 023
Form V000A
Page 3
Civil Court Administration Processing Information
https://superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/media/wlojzc53/civil-department-post-filing-
information-and-instructions.pdf
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04/21/2025 8:00 AM
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2024-035738
04/18/2025
Docket Code 079
Form V000A
Page 1
CLERK OF THE COURT
HONORABLE SCOTT MINDER
M. R. Diaz
Deputy
LAS BRISAS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
JOHN HALK
v.
MICHAEL KENT BRADFORD, et al.
MICHAEL KENT BRADFORD
3325 S 183RD DR
GOODYEAR AZ 85338
SAMANTHA BRADFORD
3325 S 183RD DR
GOODYEAR AZ 85338
VANTAGE WEST CREDIT UNION
3800 N CENTRAL AVE
PHOENIX AZ 85012
CK VENTURES L L C
4854 E BASELINE RD STE 104
MESA AZ 85206
TODD CAR TITLE INC
8825 N 23RD AVE STE 100
PHOENIX AZ 85021
DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS
3401 W END AVE STE 760 W
NASHVILLE AZ 37203
DOCKET CV TX
JUDGE MINDER
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2024-035738
04/18/2025
Docket Code 079
Form V000A
Page 2
CASE DISMISSED - PARTIAL
A Notice of Dismissal with Prejudice as to Vantage West Credit Union only having been
presented to the Court; and good cause appearing,
Pursuant to Rule 41(a) ARCP, the dismissal as to Vantage West Credit Union only is
effective without court order.
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*** Electronically Filed ***
05/05/2025 8:00 AM
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2024-035738
05/01/2025
Docket Code 066
Form V000A
Page 1
CLERK OF THE COURT
HONORABLE DANIELLE J. VIOLA
R. Stannard
Deputy
LAS BRISAS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
JOHN HALK
v.
MICHAEL KENT BRADFORD, et al.
MICHAEL KENT BRADFORD
3325 S 183RD DR
GOODYEAR AZ 85338
SAMANTHA BRADFORD
3325 S 183RD DR
GOODYEAR AZ 85338
CK VENTURES L L C
4854 E BASELINE RD STE 104
MESA AZ 85206
TODD CAR TITLE INC
8825 N 23RD AVE STE 100
PHOENIX AZ 85021
DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS
3401 W END AVE STE 760 W
NASHVILLE AZ 37203
JUDGE MANDELL
JUDGE MINDER
JUDGE VIOLA
CASE REASSIGNMENT – EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 2025
This case was previously assigned to the Honorable Judge Scott Minder, Consistent with
AO 2024-022 and with approval of the Arizona Supreme Court,
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2024-035738
05/01/2025
Docket Code 066
Form V000A
Page 2
IT IS ORDERED reassigning this case to Civil Calendar CVJ15, the Honorable Judge
Michael Mandell, for all further proceedings effective June 30, 2025.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED affirming any and all hearings currently set in this matter
after June 30, 2025will be heard by the Honorable Judge Michael Mandell unless otherwise
modified or rescheduled by Judge Michael Mandell.
All hearings set via court connect can be accessed as follows:
Please join from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://tinyurl.com/jbazmc-cvj15
You can also dial in using your phone (audio only)
1 917-781-4590
Phone Conference ID: 567 375 638#
All hearings set in person will be held at the following location:
The Honorable Judge Michael Mandell
Maricopa County Superior Court
East Court Building
101 W. Jefferson St.
ECB 814
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Phone: (602) 372-5052
Effective June 30, 2025, please direct all future filings and any courtesy copies to Judge
Michael Mandell’s division.
Consistent with AO 2024-080:
IT IS ORDERED all future trials and evidentiary hearings will be held using Case Center.
EXHIBIT REQUIREMENTS
IT IS ORDERED that the parties submit any proposed hearing exhibits for any future
trials and evidentiary hearings scheduled after June 30, 2025 as follows:
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2024-035738
05/01/2025
Docket Code 066
Form V000A
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1. Submit Hearing Exhibits through Case Center. This division is using Case Center (also
known as Case Lines), a statewide electronic exhibit portal. Attorneys must submit exhibits
through Case Center; Self-Represented Litigants can request to opt-out of Case Center by
contacting the judge’s division at [email protected] or (602) 372-5052. Unless
otherwise ordered, Exhibits must be submitted at least 5 business days before the hearing
as provided below.
2. Opting Out of Case Center (Self-Represented Litigants only). A Self-Represented
Litigant may opt out of Case Center no less than 10 calendar days before the
trial/evidentiary hearing (or within 24 hours of being served with notice if the party is
served less than 10 calendar days before the evidentiary hearing). The Self-Represented
Litigant must email the other Self-Represented Litigants or counsel and the assigned
judicial division to notify the court that they are opting out and to request instructions for
submitting exhibits. Self-Represented Litigants must comply with the deadline for
submitting Exhibits. Each party must make sure the Court has the party’s valid current
email address. If you do not have an email address, you can obtain a free one through
accounts.google.com.
Each
party
must
register
for
Case
Center
at
www.azcourts.gov.digitalevidence. The website has links to training resources that will
guide you through uploading exhibits and navigating Case Center. The Clerk of Court will
email each party (or their attorney of record) a case-specific Case Center link that the party
will use to upload exhibits. For assistance with Case Center invitations only, email the
Clerk of Court at [email protected]. The email subject line should
include the case number. The body of the email should include the parties’ names, the
assigned judge’s name, and explain that the sender is requesting help with a Case Center
invitation.
3. Exhibit Format. Case Center accepts most digital formats (including photographs, PDFs,
Word files, audio files, and video files). Case Center automatically numbers the exhibits.
Plaintiff/Petitioner’s exhibits have an A- prefix (Exhibit A1, A2, etc.) and
Defendant/Respondent’s exhibits have a B- prefix (Exhibit B1, B2, etc.). Third parties will
have a C- or D- prefix. During the hearing, the parties must refer to exhibits using the Case
Center exhibit numbers. For assistance with Case Center, contact AOC Support Services
at (602) 452-3519 (option 5) or [email protected], Monday – Friday 7 AM – 6 PM,
excluding State holidays.
4. Exhibit Upload Assistance. Scanners are available at each of the regional court Law
Library Resource Centers. Each scanner has an attached computer and instructions on how
to upload exhibits into Case Center.
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2024-035738
05/01/2025
Docket Code 066
Form V000A
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5. Exchange Exhibits. At least 5 business days (not including weekends) before the
hearing, you must give the other party copies of all exhibits you submitted for use at the
hearing.
6. Physical Exhibits. The Courtroom Clerk will handle marking physical exhibits for Self-
Represented Litigants who opt out of Case Center. Attorneys who submit physical exhibits
must create a placeholder in case Center and include “Physical Exhibit” in the name of the
exhibit prior to submitting the physical exhibit(s) to the judge’s division. The collection
of physical exhibits must have a Physical Exhibit Case Coversheet that includes the
following: (1) the name of the party submitting the exhibit(s); (2) the case number; (3) the
date of hearing; and (4) the exhibit number(s) and description(s). In addition, each
individual exhibit must have an Exhibit Coversheet printed on color paper indicating the
physical exhibit’s exhibit number in Case Center. For Self-Represented Litigants, if any
individual exhibit is a document that is longer than ten (10) pages, each page of the exhibit
should be numbered. Division staff will provide the exhibits to the Courtroom Clerk for
marking. The Courtroom Clerk will mark physical exhibit(s) with the same exhibit number
used in Case Center
7. Devices and WiFi. If needed, hearing participants may request to use a court-provided
devices to view and present exhibits during an evidentiary hearing. All requests for access
to a court-provided device must be submitted to the division via email 5 calendar days
before the Hearing. Hearing participants can connect to the court’s free MCPUBLIC WiFi
for up to 90 minutes. For evidentiary hearings/trials longer than 90 minutes, WiFi users,
the parties may request access to MCSponsored WiFi which will allow access to WiFi
without the need to reconnect after 90 minutes by emailing the assigned division 10
calendar days in advance of any Hearing. Self-Represented Litigant access will be valid
for 60 days; lawyer and nonlawyer representative access will be valid for 365 days.
8. Remote Witnesses. Any party who calls a witness who is appearing remotely (i.e., by
telephone or videoconference) should either (1) provide the witness with a copy of all
exhibits or (2) ensure that the remote witness has an electronic device available that allows
them to view exhibits displayed on a screen through either Case Center or Teams.
9. Exhibit Presentation During Hearings. Unless indicated otherwise in any hearing-
specific court minute entry or order, offerors may, but are not required to, use Case Center
to present (e.g., show to the court, a witness, or the jury) evidence during a Hearing.
Options for presentation of evidence include but are not limited to the following: (1) use
of paper copies of the exhibits that have been uploaded to Case Center; (2) use of evidence
presentation software and/or PDF viewers to display PDFs of exhibits that have been
uploaded to Case Center; (3) screen sharing of Case Center through Court Connect
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2024-035738
05/01/2025
Docket Code 066
Form V000A
Page 5
(Teams); and (4) use of Case Center “Presentation” mode to share exhibits. Parties are
strongly encouraged to download PDFs of their Case Center exhibits and/or have paper
copies available in the event there are technological difficulties in the courtroom.
10. Additional resources. For Case Center related training and questions, the parties may
wish to visit the Thomson Reuters Case Center Home Page at
https://answers.legalprof.thomsonreuters.com/casecenter-us/search. For technical issues
with Case Center, parties may contact AOC Support Services Monday – Friday from 7:00
AM – 6:00 PM, excluding State holidays, at (602) 452-3519, 1-800-720-7743 (toll free),
or [email protected]. The parties may also wish to review A.O. 2024-080 at
ao2024-080-re-use-of-case-center-in-the-civil-department.pdf for additional information
regarding Case Center.
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*** Electronically Filed ***
05/06/2025 8:00 AM
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2024-035738
05/05/2025
Docket Code 023
Form J000
Page 1
CLERK OF THE COURT
HONORABLE DANIELLE J. VIOLA
A. Cannon
Deputy
LAS BRISAS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
JOHN HALK
v.
MICHAEL KENT BRADFORD, et al.
MICHAEL KENT BRADFORD
3325 S 183RD DR
GOODYEAR AZ 85338
SAMANTHA BRADFORD
3325 S 183RD DR
GOODYEAR AZ 85338
CK VENTURES L L C
4854 E BASELINE RD STE 104
MESA AZ 85206
TODD CAR TITLE INC
8825 N 23RD AVE STE 100
PHOENIX AZ 85021
DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS
3401 W END AVE STE 760 W
NASHVILLE AZ 37203
EDM-QC-CCC
JUDGE DRIGGS
JUDGE MANDELL
JUDGE VIOLA
MEEDS ADMINISTRATOR
MINUTE ENTRY
A review of the case indicates duplicate case reassignment minute entries. Therefore,
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2024-035738
05/05/2025
Docket Code 023
Form J000
Page 2
IT IS ORDERED deleting the duplicative case reassignment minute entry, dated April
30, 2025, and filed on May 1, 2025, with docket code 31, in its entirety and said minute entry is
considered null and void.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that EDM-QC shall remove the case reassignment minute
entry from the Clerk’s Office Docket and OnBase System.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the MEEDS Administrator shall remove the case
assignment minute entry from the Clerk’s Office minute entry website.
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05/12/2025 8:00 AM
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2024-035738
05/09/2025
Docket Code 056
Form V000A
Page 1
CLERK OF THE COURT
HONORABLE MARY C. CRONIN
K. Cabral
Deputy
LAS BRISAS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
JOHN HALK
v.
MICHAEL KENT BRADFORD, et al.
MICHAEL KENT BRADFORD
3325 S 183RD DR
GOODYEAR AZ 85338
SAMANTHA BRADFORD
3325 S 183RD DR
GOODYEAR AZ 85338
CK VENTURES L L C
4854 E BASELINE RD STE 104
MESA AZ 85206
TODD CAR TITLE INC
8825 N 23RD AVE STE 100
PHOENIX AZ 85021
DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS
3401 W END AVE STE 760 W
NASHVILLE AZ 37203
COMM. CRONIN
MINUTE ENTRY
On the Court’s own motion,
IT IS ORDERED setting a Default Hearing on June 11, 2025 at 1:40 p.m. (time
allotted: 10 minutes) in this Division via Microsoft Teams/Court Connect.
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY
CV 2024-035738
05/09/2025
Docket Code 056
Form V000A
Page 2
HEARING WEBSITE LINK:
https://Tinyurl.com/jbazmc-pcc05
Or call in (audio only)
+1 917-781-4590 Phone ID: 755 033 080#
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED Plaintiff shall deliver a physical default packet to the
division no later than 5 (five) business days prior to the hearing. Failure to do so may result in
the hearing being vacated.
The Court prefers video appearances, if possible, as it ensures it is easier to know
who is appearing at the hearing and being able to see the other parties reduces
interruptions and delays. Additionally, appearing by video increases the chance that the
Court can use features such as shared screens to show everyone exhibits or forms that may
be helpful for the hearing. However, no party shall be penalized for appearing by phone.
Whether parties appear by videoconference, phone, or a hybrid of the two, they should try
as much as possible to contact the court from an area with no background noise as noise
and echoes prevent the parties from hearing the proceedings in the courtroom and prevent
the court from making a good record of the proceedings. The parties are especially
discouraged from appearing virtually from an outdoor location.
NOTE: All court proceedings are recorded digitally and not by a court reporter.
Pursuant to Local Rule 2.22, if a party desires a court reporter for any proceeding in which a
court reporter is not mandated by Arizona Supreme Court Rule 30, the party must submit a
written request to the assigned judicial officer at least ten (10) judicial days in advance of the
hearing and must pay the authorized fee to the Clerk of the Court at least two (2) judicial days
before the proceeding. The fee is $140 for a half-day and $280 for a full day.
