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If you are interested in becoming a certified specialist or retaining your specialization status, applications will be accepted beginning May 1.
Applications received after August 2 must be accompanied by a $75.00 late fee. Applications received after October 1st will not be accepted for that application cycle.
Examinations for initial certification will be given in the following spring.
A member must meet the following minimum standards for specialization:
- Admission to the practice of law for 5 years (7 for Criminal Law and Real Estate Law)
- Admission to the State Bar of Arizona for 2 years immediately preceding submission of the application (3 years for Real Estate)
- Devotion of at least 50% of a full time practice to the specialty area
- Substantial involvement in the certification area for 4 of the 6 years immediately preceding submission of the application (5 of 7 years for Real Estate)
- Additionally, peer review is conducted and a written examination must be passed.
Click below for the pdf versions of the Legal Specialization Regulations, Applications and Standards for each area of certification.
Legal Specialization Rules and Regulations
Rosters of Commission Members
If you have any questions about specialization, please call the BLS Administrator at 602-340-7326 or by email at bls@staff.azbar.org.
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