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Ariz. R. Sup. Ct. ER 8.2
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ER 8.2 Judicial and Legal Officials
V. Regulation of the Practice of Law | D. Lawyer Obligations | Rule 42. Arizona Rules of Professional Conduct | Maintaining the Integrity of the Profession
Rule Text
(a) A lawyer shall not make a statement that the lawyer knows to be false or with reckless disregard as to its truth or falsity concerning the qualifications or integrity of a judge, adjudicatory officer or public legal officer, or of a candidate for election or appointment to judicial or legal office.
(b) A lawyer who is a candidate for judicial office shall comply with the applicable provisions of the Code of Judicial Conduct.
Amendment history: Amended June 9, 2003, effective Dec. 1, 2003.