Rules
Conduct & Discipline Rules
The Rules of Professional Conduct
These Rules set forth the minimum ethical standards for the practice of law and constitute a set of Rules that all attorneys must follow. These Rules were originally promulgated by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania on April 1, 1988.
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These Rules establish the attorney disciplinary system in Pennsylvania and set forth a broad set of procedural Rules governing attorney discipline. These Rules were originally adopted by the Supreme Court in November 1972.
View & Search Rules Download Rules Interactive BookletDisciplinary Board Rules and Procedures
These Rules supplement and implement the Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement, and govern proceedings before the Disciplinary Board. These Rules are promulgated by the Disciplinary Board.
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The Pennsylvania Bar Admission Rules
These Rules govern the admission of applicants and attorneys from other jurisdictions to the practice of law in Pennsylvania.
View RulesThe Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Rules and Regulations
These Rules and regulations define the responsibilities of Pennsylvania attorneys to pursue legal education.
View RulesThe Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts Board Rules and Regulations
These Rules and regulations govern the Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts program.
View RulesThe Pennsylvania Lawyers Fund for Client Security
These Rules and regulations govern the Pennsylvania Lawyers Fund for Client Security.
View RulesThe Code of Civility
This code consists of voluntary principles designed to encourage judges and attorneys to meet their obligations toward each other and the judicial system.
View RulesThe Pennsylvania Code of Judicial Conduct
The Code assists judges in practicing the highest standards of judicial and personal conduct and establishes a basis for regulating judges’ conduct.
View RulesCase Records Public Access Policy of the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania
This policy makes case records open and accessible to the public while safeguarding sensitive, private information contained in those records. Filings with the Disciplinary Board must comply with this policy. See here for more details.
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Previously published proposals that have been discontinued by a committee or board of the Supreme Court may be accessed using the link below.
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