An Arizona A motion to associate local counsel is a filing made to the court in Arizona that requests permission to have a different lawyer join the case. This type of motion is typically used in cases where the primary lawyer is unable to attend court proceedings, is unable to provide all the necessary legal services for the case, or is not licensed to practice law in Arizona. The motion is signed by the primary lawyer and must include the name and address of the local lawyer who is being added to the case, as well as a brief statement of the attorney’s qualifications. The motion must also describe the nature of the legal services that will be provided by the local counsel and how they will benefit the client. There are two types of Arizona A motion to associate local counsel: a preachac vice” motion and a “limited appearanmotHaciendanHAHACac vice motion allows the local counsel to handle all legal matters in the case, while a limited appearance motion only allows the local counsel to participate in specific parts of the case.