Court-approved attorney hourly rates: District Court, D. Arizona
116 approved rates from 47 fee rulings since October 20, 2024. Latest ruling Oct 6, 2026. Data as of October 20, 2026.
| Role | Median | Middle half | Range | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partner | $463 | $350 to $500 | $295 to $890 | 14 |
| Associate | $338 | $260 to $481 | $245 to $500 | 12 |
| Attorney | $398 | $328 to $445 | $150 to $800 | 58 |
| Paralegal | $150 | $125 to $175 | $75 to $250 | 26 |
Approved rates by year
| Year | Partner | Associate | Paralegal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $500 (6) | $475 (5) | $150 (11) |
| 2025 | $350 (7) | $260 (6) | $150 (14) |
| 2024 | $495 (17) | $250 (10) | $175 (13) |
Median approved rate by the year of the ruling (number of rates in brackets). A year shows a median at 5 or more rates. Not adjusted for inflation.
The court approved a lower rate than requested for 1 of 110 timekeepers (1%).
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$463/hr
In D. Arizona fee rulings since October 20, 2024, the median court-approved partner rate was $463 an hour (14 rates).
$338/hr
In D. Arizona fee rulings since October 20, 2024, the median court-approved associate rate was $338 an hour (12 rates).
$398/hr
In D. Arizona fee rulings since October 20, 2024, the median court-approved attorney rate was $398 an hour (58 rates).
$150/hr
In D. Arizona fee rulings since October 20, 2024, the median court-approved paralegal rate was $150 an hour (26 rates).
Copy these rulings as citations
Recent D. Arizona rulings with the rates they approved, formatted for a fee petition. Check each ruling before citing it.
Davalos v. Unknown Party, No. 2:24-cv-02298 (D. Ariz. Oct. 6, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $430 to $460 for attorneys; $210 for a paralegal with 39 years' experience); Zommick v. Lewis Construction Company LLC, No. 2:23-cv-00636 (D. Ariz. Oct. 2, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $445 to $495 for attorneys); BBK Tobacco & Foods LLP v. Central Coast Agriculture Incorporated, No. 2:19-cv-05216 (D. Ariz. Aug. 20, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $890 for a partner; $500 for an associate; $150 for a paralegal); Lloyd v. Circle K Stores Incorporated, No. 2:23-cv-02478 (D. Ariz. Aug. 20, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $800 for an attorney); Wagoner v. State Industrial Products Corporation, No. 2:25-cv-01763 (D. Ariz. Aug. 4, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $305 to $360 for attorneys); CPUS Mockingbird LP v. Langer, No. 2:25-cv-00282 (D. Ariz. July 24, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $500 for a partner; $395 for an associate; $200 for a paralegal); DriveTime Sales and Finance Company LLC v. Drive Time Auto Sales LLC, No. 2:26-cv-00190 (D. Ariz. July 24, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $450 to $500 for partners; $500 for of counsel; $350 for an associate); Cavin v. American Healthcare Solutions LLC, No. 2:24-cv-01604 (D. Ariz. July 7, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $445 for an attorney); Martinez v. Duarte, No. 2:25-cv-00130 (D. Ariz. June 29, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $500 for an associate; $210 for a paralegal); Find Staff LLC v. Palm Beach Tours & Transportation LLC, No. 2:25-cv-01429 (D. Ariz. May 20, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $570 for a partner with 7 years' experience; $475 for an associate with 1 years' experience); Empyreal Transportation LLC v. Volvo Group North America LLC, No. 2:24-cv-00287 (D. Ariz. Apr. 8, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $325 for an attorney; $130 for a paralegal); Bedell v. Arizona Pre-Owned Auto Sales LLC, No. 4:25-cv-00275 (D. Ariz. Apr. 8, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $350 to $400 for attorneys; $150 for a law clerk; $125 for a paralegal).
Rulings
Rates turn on experience, practice area, and the work done. Use these as a starting point and cite the rulings, not this page, in a fee petition.
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Davalos et al v. Unknown Party et al
Oct 6, 2026 · Intellectual property · Fee cut details
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $460 $460 Attorney $450 $450 Attorney $430 $430 Paralegal 39 years $210 $210 The court's words
HHY’s attorney rates ($460 for Yavitz, $450 for Hunter, and $430 for Humphrey) are reasonable and consistent with the prevailing rates in the market
HHY’s attorney rates ($460 for Yavitz, $450 for Hunter, and $430 for Humphrey) are reasonable and consistent with the prevailing rates in the market
HHY’s attorney rates ($460 for Yavitz, $450 for Hunter, and $430 for Humphrey) are reasonable and consistent with the prevailing rates in the market
I find that Mosbrucker’s experience and skill justify a rate of $210 per hour, which is consistent with the prevailing rate in the market.
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Zommick v. Lewis Construction Company LLC et al
Oct 2, 2026 · Wage and hour · Fee cut details
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $495 $495 Attorney $445 $445 The court's words
Clifford P. Bendau, II is requesting an hourly rate of $495. (Doc. 52 at 5).
Christopher J. Bendau is requesting an hourly rate of $445. (Id.)
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Oct 1, 2026 · Immigration · Statutory rate, not in medians
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $258 $258 The court's words
The requested hourly rate is $258.46, the statutory rate adjusted for cost of living. That rate is reasonable.
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BBK Tobacco & Foods LLP v. Central Coast Agriculture Incorporated
Aug 20, 2026 · Intellectual property · Fee cut details
Role Experience Requested Approved Partner $890 Associate $500 Paralegal $150 other $650 The court's words
the Court finds the following reasonable forum rates: $890 per hour for partners, $500 per hour for associates, and $150 per hour for paralegals and other litigation-support timekeepers.
the Court finds the following reasonable forum rates: $890 per hour for partners, $500 per hour for associates, and $150 per hour for paralegals and other litigation-support timekeepers.
$150 per hour for paralegals and other litigation-support timekeepers.
Goodwin Procter counsel Jeremy Lateiner, an intellectual property and cannabis-practice attorney who is neither a partner nor an associate, is compensated at an intermediate rate of $650 per hour, reflecting his seniority and specialization.
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Lloyd et al v. Circle K Stores Incorporated et al
Aug 20, 2026 · Other
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $800 $800 The court's words
The Court finds $800 per hour reasonable.
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Wagoner et al v. State Industrial Products Corporation
Aug 4, 2026 · ERISA benefits · Fee cut details
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $360 $360 Attorney $305 $305 The court's words
Defendant’s counsel charged a rate of $360 and $305 per hour. Such a rate does not exceed the market rate and is reasonable.
Defendant’s counsel charged a rate of $360 and $305 per hour. Such a rate does not exceed the market rate and is reasonable.
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Jul 24, 2026 · Commercial · Fee cut details
Role Experience Requested Approved Partner $500 $500 Associate $395 $395 Paralegal $200 $200 other $100 $100 The court's words
CPUS charged a $500 hourly rate for a partner, $395 hourly rate for an associate, $200 hourly rate for a paralegal, and $100 hourly rate for a legal assistant. (Id. at 2.) The Court finds these rates to be reasonable.
CPUS charged a $500 hourly rate for a partner, $395 hourly rate for an associate, $200 hourly rate for a paralegal, and $100 hourly rate for a legal assistant. (Id. at 2.) The Court finds these rates to be reasonable.
CPUS charged a $500 hourly rate for a partner, $395 hourly rate for an associate, $200 hourly rate for a paralegal, and $100 hourly rate for a legal assistant. (Id. at 2.) The Court finds these rates to be reasonable.
CPUS charged a $500 hourly rate for a partner, $395 hourly rate for an associate, $200 hourly rate for a paralegal, and $100 hourly rate for a legal assistant. (Id. at 2.) The Court finds these rates to be reasonable.
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DriveTime Sales and Finance Company LLC et al v. Drive Time Auto Sales LLC
Jul 24, 2026 · Intellectual property
Role Experience Requested Approved Partner $450 $450 Partner $500 $500 Of counsel $500 $500 Associate $350 $350 Paralegal $250 $250 Paralegal $165 $165 The court's words
DriveTime seeks a $450 and $500 hourly rate for two partners; a $500 hourly rate for an attorney of counsel; a $350 hourly rate for an associate; and a $250 and $165 hourly rate for two paralegals.
DriveTime seeks a $450 and $500 hourly rate for two partners; a $500 hourly rate for an attorney of counsel; a $350 hourly rate for an associate; and a $250 and $165 hourly rate for two paralegals.
DriveTime seeks a $450 and $500 hourly rate for two partners; a $500 hourly rate for an attorney of counsel; a $350 hourly rate for an associate; and a $250 and $165 hourly rate for two paralegals.
DriveTime seeks a $450 and $500 hourly rate for two partners; a $500 hourly rate for an attorney of counsel; a $350 hourly rate for an associate; and a $250 and $165 hourly rate for two paralegals.
DriveTime seeks a $450 and $500 hourly rate for two partners; a $500 hourly rate for an attorney of counsel; a $350 hourly rate for an associate; and a $250 and $165 hourly rate for two paralegals.
DriveTime seeks a $450 and $500 hourly rate for two partners; a $500 hourly rate for an attorney of counsel; a $350 hourly rate for an associate; and a $250 and $165 hourly rate for two paralegals.
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Cavin v. American Healthcare Solutions LLC et al
Jul 7, 2026 · Wage and hour · Fee cut details
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $445 $445 The court's words
Cavin’s counsel, Clifford P. Bendau, II, requests an hourly rate of $445.00. ... Courts in this District have regularly found a $445.00 hourly rate reasonable for Mr. Bendau in comparable FLSA matters.
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Jun 29, 2026 · Commercial
Role Experience Requested Approved Associate $500 $500 Paralegal $210 $210 The court's words
Levy practices litigation and has been licensed since 2024. ... Both Neumann and Levy charged $500 per hour as agreed upon by Kaiser.
Kaiser also agreed upon a rate of $210 per hour for the work of paralegal RC Eckert ("Eckert") who has been a paralegal with GT since 2020.
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Find Staff LLC v. Palm Beach Tours & Transportation LLC et al
May 20, 2026 · Commercial
Role Experience Requested Approved Partner 7 years $570 $570 Associate 1 years $475 $475 The court's words
Mr. Tighe, a partner with seven years of experience, billed at a rate of $570.00 per hour.
Mr. Smith, an associate with over one year of experience, billed at a rate of $ 475 per hour.
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Bitah v. Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation
Apr 10, 2026 · Other · Statutory rate, not in medians
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $245 $245 Attorney $252 $252 Attorney $258 $258 The court's words
the statutory maximum hourly rate under the EAJA, adjusted for cost of living was $244.62 in 2023, $251.84 in 2024, and $258.46 for 2025 and currently 2026
the statutory maximum hourly rate under the EAJA, adjusted for cost of living was $244.62 in 2023, $251.84 in 2024, and $258.46 for 2025 and currently 2026
the statutory maximum hourly rate under the EAJA, adjusted for cost of living was $244.62 in 2023, $251.84 in 2024, and $258.46 for 2025 and currently 2026
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Empyreal Transportation LLC et al v. Volvo Group North America LLC
Apr 8, 2026 · Other
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $325 $325 Paralegal $130 $130 The court's words
This amount is comprised of 18.1 hours of attorney time billed at $325 per hour, 1.7 hours of paralegal time billed at $130 per hour
18.1 hours of attorney time billed at $325 per hour, 1.7 hours of paralegal time billed at $130 per hour
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Bedell v. Arizona Pre-Owned Auto Sales LLC et al
Apr 8, 2026 · Consumer protection
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $400 $400 Attorney $350 $350 Law clerk $150 $150 Paralegal $125 $125 The court's words
Attorney Christine Ferraris asks for reimbursement in the amount of $350.00/hour for prelitigation work, and $400.00/hour after filing.
Attorney Christine Ferraris asks for reimbursement in the amount of $350.00/hour for prelitigation work, and $400.00/hour after filing.
Counsel asks for an hourly rate of $150.00 for law clerk Talitha Combs.
Counsel seeks $125.00/hour for the work of paralegal Michelle Wu.
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Kivalu v. Carrington Mortgage Servicer LLC et al
Apr 7, 2026 · Commercial · Fee cut details
Role Experience Requested Approved Partner $300 $300 The court's words
The hourly billing rate for her time as a partner was $300 per hour. (See id. at 19.) Kivalu has not made any objection to the billing rate, and the Court concludes the rate is reasonable.
Earlier rulings
| Case | Date | Approved rates |
|---|---|---|
| Acella Pharmaceuticals LLC v. ANI Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | Apr 7, 2026 | |
| Brighthouse Life Insurance Company v. Rudolph | Mar 25, 2026 | Attorney $385, Attorney $375, Attorney $345, Attorney $335, Attorney $340, Paralegal $125 |
| Pandvil LLC v. Pino | Mar 25, 2026 | Attorney $235 |
| Joe Hand Promotions Incorporated v. EAA American MX LLC et al | Mar 23, 2026 | Attorney $300 |
| Best Western International Incorporated v. Anderson Hospitality LLC et al | Mar 20, 2026 | Attorney $350, Paralegal $150 |
| Best Western International Incorporated v. Anderson Hospitality LLC et al | Mar 5, 2026 | Attorney $350, Paralegal $150 |
| Krajekian v. Cantu et al | Mar 3, 2026 | Attorney $252 |
| Doria v. Yavapai College District Governing Board et al | Jan 14, 2026 | |
| Allen v. Commissioner of Social Security Administration | Jan 7, 2026 | Attorney $252, Attorney $245, Paralegal $100 |
| Krajekian v. Cantu et al | Jan 2, 2026 | Attorney $252 |
| Rock v. Cummings et al | Dec 16, 2025 | |
| Miles v. Thomas Suites Campus of Care LLC et al | Nov 20, 2025 | Attorney $445 |
| Castillo v. 19th Auto Repair LLC et al | Nov 19, 2025 | Attorney $445 |
| Lopez v. Babas Motorsports LLC et al | Nov 13, 2025 | Attorney $495, Attorney $445 |
| Chang v. Major League Construction LLC et al | Sep 25, 2025 | Attorney $445 |
| Gamboa v. George's Chicken Tempe LLC et al | Sep 17, 2025 | Attorney $445 |
| Suarez v. IPVision Incorporated et al | Aug 21, 2025 | Attorney $445 |
| USAA Casualty Insurance Company v. Nuvo Residential LLC et al | Aug 20, 2025 | Attorney $500, Attorney $300, Attorney $450 |
| Peppin v. KQC LLC et al | Aug 7, 2025 | Partner $350, Associate $245, Paralegal $150, other $125 |
| Stein et al v. Depke et al | Jul 23, 2025 | Attorney $450, Attorney $450, Attorney $450, Attorney $395, Attorney $375, Attorney $350, Attorney $245, Attorney $245, Attorney $215, Paralegal $195, Paralegal $175, Paralegal $175, Paralegal $175, Paralegal $175, Paralegal $125, Paralegal $125, Paralegal $125 |
| Suresh v. Schola Incorporated | Jul 22, 2025 | Attorney $150, Attorney $300 |
| Adaway v. Aspire Loyalty Travel Solutions LLC | Jun 18, 2025 | |
| Smith v. Commissioner of Social Security Administration | Jun 4, 2025 | Attorney $235, Attorney $245, Attorney $245, Attorney $252, Paralegal $50 |
| Barta et al v. Dealer Trade Incorporated | Jun 4, 2025 | Attorney $300, Attorney $250 |
| Reliance Hospitality LLC v. 5251 S Julian Drive LLC | May 30, 2025 | Attorney $400, Partner $475, Associate $275, other $175 |
| Ocean Network Express PTE Limited v. By Rodocker LLC et al | Apr 22, 2025 | Attorney $275, Paralegal $75, Paralegal $100 |
| Ammo A-Z LLC v. Zenith Firearms Incorporated | Apr 15, 2025 | Attorney $350 |
| Coe v. Red Voice Media Incorporated | Mar 26, 2025 | Associate $500, Partner $750, Paralegal $150 |
| Wagner et al v. Adickman et al | Mar 20, 2025 | Attorney $600 |
| Munoz v. 13 Custom Cabinets LLC et al | Mar 19, 2025 | Attorney $445 |
| Avila v. JBL Cleaning Services LLC et al | Mar 10, 2025 | Attorney $445 |
| G&G Closed Circuit Events LLC v. Diaz et al | Feb 28, 2025 | Attorney $600, Attorney $325 |
| Pontikis v. Lucid USA Incorporated | Feb 28, 2025 | Partner $295, Associate $260 |
| Pontikis v. Lucid USA Incorporated | Feb 28, 2025 | Partner $295, Associate $260 |
| Munoz v. 13 Custom Cabinets LLC et al | Feb 28, 2025 | Attorney $445 |
| Dickson v. Travelers Casualty Insurance Company of America et al | Feb 11, 2025 | Partner $375 |
| G&G Closed Circuit Events LLC v. Diaz et al | Jan 24, 2025 | Attorney $600, Attorney $325 |
| Thomas v. Delivery Financial Services LLC | Jan 7, 2025 | Attorney $350, Paralegal $150 |
| Fisk v. Maricopa, County of et al | Jan 6, 2025 | Partner $350, Associate $250, Paralegal $125 |
| Finite Management LLC et al v. OtoPilot LLC et al | Dec 30, 2024 | Partner $475, Associate $325, Paralegal $200 |
| Salgado v. Synergy Payment Solutions Incorporated et al | Nov 12, 2024 | Attorney $445 |
| Weiss et al v. United Seating and Mobility LLC | Oct 28, 2024 | Attorney $750 |
| Colwell Consulting LLC v. Papageorge et al | Oct 15, 2024 | Partner $800, Associate $425, Paralegal $225 |
| Universal Services of America LP et al v. Mazzon | Oct 4, 2024 | Associate $375, Partner $425, Partner $500, Law clerk $250, Paralegal $225 |
| Bruns v. Tucson Used Auto Sales et al | Sep 16, 2024 | Attorney $400, Attorney $325 |
| Williams v. Campas et al | Sep 13, 2024 | |
| United States Securities and Exchange Commission v. Larmore et al | Sep 12, 2024 | other $750 |
| Heredia v. IPVision Incorporated et al | Aug 27, 2024 | Attorney $445 |
| Born-Betts v. Passage | Aug 15, 2024 | Paralegal $195 |
| Johnson v. Colvin et al | Jul 19, 2024 | Attorney $395 |
| TAC Holdings LLC v. Atlatl Group LLC et al | Jul 16, 2024 | Partner $275, Partner $295, Partner $525, Associate $215, Associate $225 |
| Valenzuela v. Ruby J Farms LLC et al | Jul 9, 2024 | Partner $350, Associate $250, Paralegal $100 |
| Vega v. All My Sons Business Development LLC et al | Jun 24, 2024 | Attorney $400 |
| arrivia Incorporated et al v. Rowley et al | Jun 14, 2024 | Partner $790, Partner $540, Attorney $520, Associate $280, Associate $250, Associate $250, Paralegal $190, Paralegal $175, Paralegal $175 |
| Johnson v. Colvin et al | Jun 13, 2024 | Attorney $395 |
| Harris et al v. Phoenix, City of et al | Jun 12, 2024 | Partner $290, Partner $290, Associate $245, Paralegal $155 |
| OSN Labs LLC v. Phoenix Energy LLC | Jun 4, 2024 | Partner $410, Partner $745, Partner $495 |
| Southwest Fair Housing Council v. WG Scottsdale LLC | May 29, 2024 | Attorney $425, Attorney $395, Attorney $300, Attorney $275, Paralegal $125 |
| Garrett v. Advantage Plus Credit Reporting Incorporated | Apr 12, 2024 | Of counsel $645, Partner $980, Partner $720, Paralegal $425, other $260, other $295 |
| Fontes v. Anita's Street Market LLC et al | Feb 16, 2024 | Attorney $445 |
| Winters v. Phoenix, City of et al | Feb 8, 2024 | Attorney $216, Attorney $216 |
| Evans v. McAllister | Jan 9, 2024 | Paralegal $100, Paralegal $150, Law clerk $200 |
FAQ
What hourly rate does the D. Arizona approve for partners?
A median of $463 an hour across 14 approved rates in fee rulings since October 20, 2024, with the middle half from $350 to $500.
What hourly rate does the D. Arizona approve for associates?
A median of $338 an hour across 12 approved rates in fee rulings since October 20, 2024, with the middle half from $260 to $481.
What hourly rate does the D. Arizona approve for attorneys?
A median of $398 an hour across 58 approved rates in fee rulings since October 20, 2024, with the middle half from $328 to $445.
How often does the D. Arizona cut a requested hourly rate?
For 1 of 110 timekeepers (1%) in recent fee rulings.
How do I prove a reasonable hourly rate in the D. Arizona?
With evidence beyond your own declaration, usually recent awards in the same district for lawyers of similar experience. The rulings on this page can be cited directly; use the citation block to copy them.
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