FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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* What is the Pima County Bar Association?
* How do I obtain legal advice?
* What if I cannot afford to pay an attorney?
* What if I do not qualify for legal aid, yet cannot afford a regular attorney's fees?
* How do I file a complaint against an attorney?
* How do I file a complaint against a judge?
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What is the Pima County Bar Association?
The Pima County Bar Association is a private, voluntary, non-profit association of members
within the legal community. Like all voluntary professional associations, we provide a variety
of services to our members. These services include publication of a monthly newspaper, a
directory of attorneys in Pima County, and social or networking opportunities, and Continuing
Legal Education programs. We further offer some services to the general public, including a
Lawyer Referral Service program, a Qualified Income Legal Team program, and the provision
of some Legal forms for purchase.
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How Do I Obtain Legal Advice?
You can contact the Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) program. For a referral fee of $35, you can
consult with an attorney for up to half an hour. For more information, call the LRS phone line
at (520) 623-4625. There are no attorneys at the PCBA Office.
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What If I Cannot Afford To Pay An Attorney?
Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc. (SALA) offers pro bono services for clients who meet their income
eligibility guidelines set by the government and other funding sources. To be screened for eligibility, contact
the SALA office at (520) 623-9461 on weekdays between the hours of 9AM to 11AM and 1PM to 4:30PM.
They also accept walk-ins at 64 E. Broadway Blvd. in Tucson during the same hours.
Two websites that may be of further assistance with free or low-income legal help resources help are:
AZLawHelp.org and the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services and Education (see "Outreach" link).
If you are a senior citizen over 60 years of age, the Pima Council on Aging offers some legal assistance
with Elder Law attorneys. You may contact their Helpline at (520) 790-7262 or visit their website to learn more
about their assistance.
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What if I do not qualify for legal aid, yet cannot afford a regular attorney's fees?
The Qualified Income Legal Team (QUILT) program of PCBA is NOT A FREE SERVICE, however the
attorneys participating in this program have agreed to accept cases at reduced rates. The QUILT program
only covers cases in bankruptcy, divorce, DUI, foreclosure, general civil litigation, guardianship, landlord/
tenant, and simple wills. To see if you meet the QUILT program's eligibility qualifications, please refer to the
Qualified Income Legal Team section of our website, or call (520) 623-4625.
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How do I file a complaint against an attorney?
The State Bar of Arizona has disciplinary responsibility for attorneys in Arizona. We recommend that
you visit their website concerning attorney discipline at www.azbar.org/workingwithlawyers/, which
provides helpful information on how you should proceed. If you prefer, you may call the State Bar of
Arizona Intake Department directly at (602) 340-7280 or toll free, 1-866-482-9227.
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How do I file a complaint against a judge?
You may request a formal complaint form from The Commission on Judicial Conduct by calling
(602) 542-5200 or visiting their website, or by writing to them at: Arizona Commission on Judicial Conduct,
1501 W. Washington Street, Suite 229, Phoenix, Arizona 85007.
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