Fountain Hills, AZ · Maricopa County
Notice of Appearance and/or Substitution of Counsel
This form lets an attorney enter an appearance or request substitution of counsel in a Fountain Hills Municipal Court case.
What this form is
An attorney uses this form to notify Fountain Hills Municipal Court that they are appearing for a defendant, plaintiff, or victim, or to request substitution for an attorney already of record. It asks for the case number, party and attorney details, and signatures. For a substitution, the previously assigned attorney must acknowledge the motion; the form also includes a certification that a copy was provided to the State.
Who needs it
An attorney entering an appearance or seeking to substitute for counsel in a Fountain Hills Municipal Court case uses this form.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the attorney signs and dates it, and a substitution also requires acknowledgment by the previously assigned attorney.
How to submit this form
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Download the Form
Download the Notice of Appearance and/or Substitution of Counsel.
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Complete the Form
Enter the case number, identify the party represented, provide attorney information, and sign and date the form.
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Get Substitution Acknowledgment
If requesting substitution, have the previously assigned attorney acknowledge the motion by signing and dating the form.
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Provide a Copy to the State
Complete the certification showing that a copy was mailed or delivered to the State.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed form to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Notice of Appearance and/or Substitution of Counsel for?
- An attorney uses it to enter an appearance for a defendant, plaintiff, or victim, or to request substitution for counsel already listed in a Fountain Hills Municipal Court case.
- Do I need a notary for the Notice of Appearance and/or Substitution of Counsel?
- No. The form has no notary block; the attorney signs and dates it. For a substitution, the previously assigned attorney must acknowledge the motion.
- How do I submit the Notice of Appearance and/or Substitution of Counsel?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Notice of Appearance and/or Substitution of Counsel doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Fountain Hills form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.