Lawyer Regulation Resources for Attorneys

The Bar's Lawyer Regulation Department believes education goes a long way toward preventing ethical misconduct or poor business practices. The Bar has a variety of programs designed to help attorneys.

Member Assistance Program
The Member Assistance Program (MAP) provides a confidential, personal, and highly specialized service to assist members with substance abuse or mental health problems.

The Member Assistance Program is strictly confidential. No disclosure of information pertaining to program participants, including their identities, will be made.

Law Office Management Assistance Program
This program offers practical advice on how to improve your office systems. Our many services include helping you set up or close a law office, select practice management software, and manage your trust account. Participation can be voluntary or referred through the Bar's lawyer regulation department. Learn more.

Mentor Program
We connect experienced Arizona attorneys with less seasoned attorneys and law students. If you cannot just walk down the hall to ask advice, call the State Bar of Arizona Mentor Program for an instant connection. Learn more.

Rules of the Arizona Supreme Court
Rule 42, Ariz.R.S.Ct.(Ethics Rules)

Pending Rule Changes
Check this link for pending petitions for amendment to various court rules. The original of each rule change petition is on file with the Clerk of the Arizona Supreme Court.

Recent Rule Amendments (adopted)
Check this link for amendments to court rules recently adopted by the Arizona Supreme Court.

Lawyer's Creed of Professionalism
Read the Lawyer's Creed of Professionalism, which was adopted the by the State Bar Board of Governors.

Oath of Admission to the State Bar
Each Arizona attorney takes this Oath as part of the admission process.