What CE categories are required for attorneys in Arizona?

Professional Responsibility (legal/judicial ethics, professionalism, malpractice prevention): 3 hours. Board rules change — verify against the official source.

Arizona Attorney CE category requirements

How the 15 CE hours every 1 year breaks down by category for attorneys in Arizona, sourced from the official board.

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Required categories

Professional Responsibility (legal/judicial ethics, professionalism, malpractice prevention)

Verified against the State Bar of Arizona MCLE page (Arizona Supreme Court Rule 45, effective 1/1/2025): 15 hours per educational year (July 1-June 30), including 3 hours of professional responsibility/ethics. Credits must be earned by June 30; the annual affidavit is filed online beginning mid-July, with paper affidavit requests due by September 11.

Official source: State Bar of Arizona MCLE page (Arizona Supreme Court Rule 45, effective 1/1/2025)

Full requirements: Arizona Attorney CE requirements
When it's due: Arizona Attorney license renewal deadline
What it costs: Arizona Attorney license renewal fees
Audits & penalties: Arizona Attorney CE audits & penalties

⚠️Board rules change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.

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