SUBSTITUTION OF ATTORNEY – ARIZONA STATE COURT
[IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ___]
[Plaintiff Name], Plaintiff,
vs.
[Defendant Name], Defendant.
Case No. [Number]
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL
Pursuant to Arizona Rule of Civil Procedure 5.3(a), [Party Name] gives notice that [New Attorney Name], State Bar of Arizona No. [Number], of [New Firm Name], is substituted as counsel of record in place of [Withdrawing Attorney Name], State Bar No. [Number], of [Former Firm Name].
WITHDRAWING COUNSEL INFORMATION
- Name: [Withdrawing Attorney Name]
- Firm: [Former Firm Name]
- Address: [Street, City, State ZIP]
- Telephone: [Number]
- Email for Service: [Email Address]
SUBSTITUTING COUNSEL INFORMATION
- Name: [New Attorney Name]
- Arizona Bar Number: [Number]
- Firm: [New Firm Name]
- Address: [Street, City, State ZIP]
- Telephone: [Number]
- Email for E-Service (Rule 5.3(d)): [Email Address]
CLIENT CONSENT
The undersigned acknowledges receipt of notice and consents to the substitution of [New Attorney Name] as counsel of record. The client understands that all future communications from the court and parties will be directed to substituting counsel.
STATUS OF COURT APPROVAL
☐ Court order granting withdrawal entered on [Date] (copy attached).
☐ Proposed order requested below.
☐ Court approval not required under current posture.
SIGNATURES
Withdrawing Attorney
[Withdrawing Attorney Name]
Date: _______
Substituting Attorney
[New Attorney Name]
Date: _______
Client / Authorized Representative
[Client Name / Title]
Date: _______
PROPOSED ORDER (IF NEEDED)
IT IS ORDERED substituting [New Attorney Name] of [New Firm Name] as counsel of record for [Party Name], and withdrawing [Withdrawing Attorney Name] from further representation. DATED this ___ day of ____, 20__.
[JUDGE NAME]
Judge of the Superior Court
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I certify that on [Date], I served this Substitution of Attorney via the method indicated below in accordance with Ariz. R. Civ. P. 5.
| Recipient | Address / Email | Method (☐ AZTurboCourt E-Service ☐ Email ☐ U.S. Mail ☐ Hand Delivery ☐ Other) |
|---|---|---|
| [Name] | [Contact] | [Method] |
[Name of Person Serving]
Date: _______
PRACTICE POINTERS:
- Update AZTurboCourt attorney profiles immediately after filing to ensure service of all future filings.
- If deadlines are imminent (e.g., disclosure statements, dispositive motions), coordinate a written transition memo for the client and new counsel.
- Retain proof of service in the client file; clerks may request confirmation during docket audits.