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 on Thurs., Feb. 12, 2026, which is Arizona Rule of Law Day. The ceremony will include a celebration of the impending 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, known as the United States Semiquincentennial.

The events in all 15 of Arizona’s counties will occur simultaneously. As part of the celebration, each county’s presiding judge will administer the oath to participating legal professionals which will reaffirm their oath of admission in a celebration of the Declaration of Independence.

Arizona legal professionals are encouraged to reaffirm their oath and their commitment to a historic profession that has safeguarded so many of the rights we enjoy today, while helping to resolve disputes and achieve a measure of justice for our citizens.

Here in Mohave County, Presiding Judge Steve Moss will lead the ceremony at the Mohave County Board of Supervisors Auditorium at Noon on February 12th.

“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.

Presiding Judge Steve Moss noted, “The Court’s in Mohave County support this statewide event as it highlights the value of the rule of law; a system of laws that safeguard individual liberty, while being fair, just and applied equally to all. We look forward to participating in this event with lawyers across Mohave County.”