Arizona Supreme Court, State Bar of Arizona, and Courts Across the State Hosting Statewide Reaffirmation of Oath Ceremonies for Arizona Rule of Law Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 1-14-2026

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Arizona Supreme Court, State Bar of Arizona, and Courts Across the State Hosting Statewide Reaffirmation of Oath Ceremonies for Arizona Rule of Law Day

The Arizona Supreme Court, State Bar of Arizona, and courts in all counties are coming together to host statewide ceremonies for legal professionals to reaffirm their oath of admission for 2026 Arizona Rule of Law Day.

The events in all 15 of Arizona’s counties will occur simultaneously on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. Each county’s presiding judge will administer the oath in a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, known as the United States Semiquincentennial.

Arizona legal professionals are encouraged to reaffirm their oath and their commitment to a historic profession that helps so many resolve disputes and achieve a measure of justice.

The Maricopa County event will take place on the west steps of the State Courts Building in Phoenix, where Chief Justice Timmer will administer the oath of admission. Live and prerecorded remarks by Chief Justice Timmer will be made available to all courts. Courts may livestream the Supreme Court’s ceremony in its entirety.

“On the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, lawyers across Arizona will come together to renew their oath—a reminder that the rule of law depends on the daily commitment of those sworn to uphold it,” stated Chief Justice Ann Timmer of the Arizona Supreme Court. “Reaffirming that oath on February 12, Lincoln’s Birthday, honors our nation’s founding ideals and our shared responsibility to serve justice with integrity and respect for the Constitution,” she added.

The ceremonies are in conjunction with a landmark week across the state and nationally. Arizona’s 113th statehood birthday is Feb. 14. The Feb. 12 ceremonies share the day with the birthday of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th U.S. President and an attorney by trade for nearly 25 years.

The statewide events highlight the value of the rule of law, a system where laws govern; everyone in society is accountable; and laws are fair, just and applied equally to all. Lawyers are uniquely positioned to advocate for and protect the rule of law.

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The State Bar of Arizona is a nonprofit organization that operates under the supervision of the Arizona Supreme Court. The Bar includes more than 19,000 active attorneys and provides education and development programs for the legal profession and the public. Since 1933, the Bar and its members have been committed to serving the public by making sure the voices of all people in Arizona are heard in our justice system.