Rule 4.12 - Motions to Withdraw as CounselIn addition to Rule 5.3, Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure, and Rule 10(D)(2), Arizona Rules of Probate Procedure, regarding withdrawal of counsel, no attorney will be permitted to withdraw as attorney of record after an action has been set for trial, an evidentiary hearing or oral argument, unless either of the following is satisfied:
(A) There is endorsed upon the application therefore either the signature of a substituting attorney stating that such attorney is advised of the date of the hearing or trial and will be prepared for same or the signature of the client stating that the client is advised of the date of the hearing or trial and has made suitable arrangements to be prepared for same; or(B) The Court is satisfied for good cause shown that the attorney should be permitted to withdraw.L. R. Prac. Sup. Ct. 4.12
Added effective 7/1/2018.