FAQ

“AZCLDP” stands for “Arizona Certified Legal Document Preparer.” An AZCLDP can be an individual or an entity who can prepare and file or record legal documents without the supervision of an attorney. An AZCLDP is vetted and approved by the Arizona Supreme Court, and becomes certified after meeting all eligibility requirements including passing a written examination. AZCLDPs provide legal documents and provide general legal information without offering advice or opinions. 

Arizona Certified Legal Document Preparers are not attorneys and are not licensed to practice law. The scope of our work is limited by applicable statutes and Court rules. AZCLDPs can:

Certified Legal Document Preparers are not attorneys and are not licensed to practice law. The scope of our work is limited by applicable Court rules. AZCLDPs cannot:

• Represent they are authorized to practice law in this state.
• Provide legal advice or services to another by expressing opinions, either verbal or written, or by representing another in a judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative proceeding, or other formal dispute resolution process, except as otherwise authorized by law, rule or regulation.
• Provide any kind of specific advice, opinion, or recommendation to a person or entity about possible legal rights, remedies, defenses, options, or strategies.
• Attend court with a consumer for the purpose of assisting the consumer in the court proceeding, unless otherwise ordered by the court.
• Provide any kind of advice, opinion or recommendation to a consumer about possible legal rights, remedies, defenses, options, or strategies.
• Sign any document he or she prepares for or provides to a person or entity (with limited exceptions).
• Provide services to someone represented by an attorney.

Engaging the services of a Certified Legal Document Preparer is very often faster and less expensive than using an attorney.

Attorneys are usually more expensive because law firms hire paralegals, assistants and secretaries to operate efficiently, which creates a lot of expensive overhead. Attorneys also tend to get busy with more serious or more lucrative matters, leaving jobs like document preparation at the bottom of their list.

However, if you need legal advice or seek an opinion on how to address a specific legal matter, consulting with an attorney may be the best first step.

No, not unless they are also an authorized tax professional. Lex-Pro does not prepare tax returns.

While we are permitted to prepare bankruptcy petitions for unrepresented filers, Lex-Pro does not currently offer this service.

No, because AZCLDPs are not attorneys, we cannot give you legal advice. We cannot tell you what you should do, but can give you information and explain available options so you can choose the best path forward.

No, we cannot appear with you or for you in Court. However, we can prepare and file your documents with the Court so that you can have your matter heard by the right judicial officer.

The best way to get started is to request a consultation. You can reach us by phone, text or email at 520-222-7759 or capece@lex-pros.com. Consultations conducted by phone or in one of our offices are free. Consultations can also be held at a location of your choice, subject to a travel fee. Travel fees start at $25.

The best way to schedule an appointment is to call us, send a text or an email. Our phone and email address are as follows: 520-222-7759 or capece@lex-pros.com.