On Thursday, June 12, 2025, the Presiding Disciplinary Judge of the Supreme Court of Arizona reprimanded attorney Jeffrey Blackman, Bar No. 004769, for violations of the Arizona Rules of Professional Conduct. The judgment was issued following an Agreement for Discipline by Consent, which was accepted by the court after a thorough review of the case.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Jeffrey Blackman,” with case no. PDJ 2025-9018.
Blackman was found to have committed unprofessional conduct while representing a client in a family court matter. The complaint filed by the State Bar of Arizona on February 26, 2025, highlighted that Blackman negligently revealed confidential information to third parties without the client’s consent, a breach of ethical standards.
As part of the disciplinary measures, Blackman has been placed on probation for one year. The terms of his probation require him to complete several Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs within 180 days. These programs include “Practice Pointers – ERs 1.4 and 1.6,” “Fee No Evil: Handling Fees and Fee Disputes Ethically and Professionally,” and a State Bar of Arizona course on professionalism. He is also mandated to provide proof of completion to the State Bar Compliance Monitor, including certificates and notes from the courses attended.
In addition to the probation requirements, Blackman is ordered to pay $1,367.00 to cover the costs and expenses incurred by the State Bar of Arizona. This payment must be made within 30 days of the judgment.
The disciplinary action was the result of Blackman’s conditional admissions that his conduct violated specific rules of professional conduct. The Presiding Disciplinary Judge took into account both aggravating and mitigating factors, including Blackman’s prior disciplinary history and his cooperation during the proceedings.
The judge’s decision included the dismissal of other allegations related to the case, thereby focusing on the confirmed violations. The Agreement for Discipline by Consent was accepted without objections from any party involved, leading to the resolution of the matter without the need for an evidentiary hearing, which had been scheduled for August 4, 2025.
According to Avvo.com, Mr. Blackman is a criminal defense attorney in Tucson, Arizona. He attended the University of Arizona College of Law, graduating in 1976. He acquired his law license in Arizona in the same year.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
