Arizona pro bono law

Pro bono requirements in Arizona.

Pro bono rules, reporting obligations, and CLE credit eligibility for Arizona attorneys.

Overview

Arizona Pro Bono Rules

Recommended

50 hrs/yr

Service

Voluntary

Reporting

Voluntary

CLE Credit

Yes

Rule Citation

ER 6.1 (Rule 42 ARPC)

Recommended Hours

50 hours per year (voluntary)

Reporting

Voluntary — Annual membership fee statement (optional question, implemented 1994)

CLE Credit for Pro Bono

1 credit per 5 hours (self-study) (max 5 credits per year)

CLE Notes

Classified as "self-study" CLE. Must be through an approved Legal Services Organization under Rule 38. Requires verification document signed by LSO representative. Educational year: Jul 1 - Jun 30.

Eligible Case Types

Civil legal problems of low-income Arizonans; families seeking safety, health, housing, self-sufficiency. ER 6.1 provides greater flexibility than ABA Model Rule — leaves allocation of 50 hours to individual lawyer's discretion.

Arizona CLE Requirements

Total Credits

15 / 1-year cycle

Deadline

September 15

Carryover

Required Categories

Ethics / Professional Responsibility (3h)

Sources

Last verified 2026-03-01. Rules may change — verify with your state bar before relying on this information for compliance decisions.

View all state pro bono rules

Also in Arizona

Practice in Arizona? Join the Pro Bono Network.

Free profile, free intake, free case tracking. Select the practice areas you want to handle pro bono.

Join the Pro Bono Network

Pro bono requirements in Arizona.

Arizona Pro Bono Rules

Arizona CLE Requirements

Sources

Move between law, attorneys, and legal aid.

Arizona laws

Pro bono attorneys

Legal aid

Practice in Arizona? Join the Pro Bono Network.