Answers to these questions can be found in the Arizona Code of Judicial Administration sections below:

• Licensing requirements, including education and experience: 7-210(E)
• Scope of practice/areas of practice: 7-210(F)
• Ethical Code: 7-210(J)

There are two paths to apply for an LP license: Education-based and experience-based. The education requirements are set forth in section 7-210 (E)(6)(a-e). If an applicant does not meet the education requirements, they may qualify through experience described in 7-210(E)(6)(f) that allows applicants to take the exam and apply for an license. Fees associated with the process are listed in 7-210(K).

Applicants must pass an examination in each area of law in which they intend to practice. Each practice area includes limitations further defined in the ACJA. These areas include:

• Family law;
• Limited jurisdiction civil;
• Criminal law;
• Administrative law; 
• Juvenile law; and
• Probate law

Registration information, resources, and testing dates are availailble at the Exam Information page.

Those who qualify by education or experience as set forth in Arizona Code of Judicial Administration 7-210 are eligible to apply for the examination. After successful completion of the examination, applicants may submit an application for license as a Legal Paraprofessional. Information and application forms are posted on the Legal Paraprofessional Program page.

Originally called a Limited License Legal Practitioner (LLLP) by Task Force on the Delivery of Legal Services, a Legal Paraprofessional (LP) a Legal Paraprofessional (LP) is a professional with specific education and experience who is licensed to provide legal services in limited practice areas. This professional is often compared to a nurse practitioner in the medical field.

Email [email protected] or call the Certification and Licensing Division at (602) 452-3378

See Task Force on the Delivery of Legal Services Report and Recommendations
See Legal Paraprofessionals Program

Yes. An overwhelming 80.3% of the public supported the proposal that was adopted as Legal Paraprofessionals.

LP services may include:

• Drafting, signing, and filing legal documents;
• Providing advice, opinions, or recommendations about possible legal rights, remedies, defenses, options or strategies;
• Appearing before a court or tribunal; and
• Negotiating on behalf of a client in the areas or practices that are authorized by the law and if the LP has received a license and endorsement for that area of law.