The State Bar of Arizona certifies attorneys as specialists in eight areas of law: Bankruptcy, Criminal, Estate & Trust, Family, Injury & Wrongful Death Litigation, Real Estate, Tax, and Workers' Compensation.   To become a certified specialist an attorney must meet the following requirements:

1. Be admitted to the practice of law for at least 5 years (seven for Criminal and Real Estate Certification)
2. Be admitted to the State Bar of Arizona for the 2 years immediately preceding submission of the application
3. Devote the equivalent of 50% of a full time practice to the specialty area
4. Pass a written examination (applicable to all applicants applying after 1990)
5. Undergo Peer review

Download more information about the standards for certification or for lists of certified specialists or call our Resource Center at 602-340-7239.