On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, the Presiding Disciplinary Judge of the Supreme Court of Arizona suspended attorney Jonathan D. Leitenberger from practicing law in the state for six months and one day, effective immediately. The suspension stems from violations of the terms of his probation.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Jonathan D. Leitenberger,” with case no. PDJ 2025-9054.
The ruling follows a Notice of Noncompliance with Terms of Probation filed by the State Bar of Arizona on August 21, 2025. An evidentiary hearing was held on September 17, 2025, before the Presiding Disciplinary Judge (“PDJ”). Leitenberger was present at the hearing.
According to the findings detailed in the order, Leitenberger admitted to the probation violations alleged by the State Bar. He testified to explain and mitigate his actions and responded to questions from Bar Counsel and the PDJ. The State Bar successfully demonstrated, by a preponderance of the evidence, that Leitenberger violated the terms of probation imposed in a Final Judgment and Order issued on April 23, 2025, in case PDJ 2024-9117, and the Order of Reinstatement issued on July 5, 2024, in case PDJ 2024-9059-R.
The PDJ considered Leitenberger’s testimony, the admitted exhibits, and an affidavit he filed on September 15, 2025. The order notes that Leitenberger acknowledged he had been given a prior opportunity to rectify probation violations through a Consent Agreement signed on April 11, 2025. He also testified that he was aware of the requirements to comply with the terms of LOMAP (Law Office Management Assistance Program) and MAP (Member Assistance Program), but had failed to do so.
The findings also indicate that Leitenberger only scheduled an appointment to begin counseling on September 16, 2025, with the appointment scheduled for October 6, 2025, where he expects to receive a treatment plan. Furthermore, he scheduled an appointment with a pharmacologist to begin reestablishing services with the Veterans Administration on September 12, 2025, with the appointment scheduled for September 29, 2025.
The PDJ found that Leitenberger did not demonstrate good cause for his failure to comply with the terms of probation. The order also states that Leitenberger did not respond to any communications provided by the State Bar via telephone, email, or writing since April 25, 2025.
Citing similar failures to communicate with the State Bar and issues of communication with clients in previous disciplinary cases (PDJ 2023-9057 and PDJ 2024-9117), the PDJ determined that a term of suspension was necessary to protect the public, clients, and the legal profession. The PDJ adopted the State Bar’s recommendation of a six-month and one-day suspension.
Leitenberger is required to comply with Rule 72 of the Arizona Rules of the Supreme Court, regarding notification of clients and other relevant parties, and must provide and file all necessary notices and affidavits.
According to Avvo.com, Mr. Leitenberger is a family attorney in Tucson, Arizona. He attended the University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law, graduating in 2017. He acquired his law license in Arizona in 2019.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
