Outside Legal Counsel for The Arizona Department of Child Safety

The Arizona Master Agreement CTR078538, established with Osborn Maledon PA, provides comprehensive outside counsel services for the Arizona Department of Child Safety. The master agreement covers 35 distinct legal practice areas, including appellate work, civil rights, criminal law, data breach, education, elections and voting rights, environmental law, Indian law, public contract law, and utilities/power. This indefinite delivery vehicle enables the state to access specialized legal expertise across multiple domains, with the flexibility to engage counsel as needed for specific legal challenges and administrative requirements.

The master agreement is awarded by the Arizona Department of Child Safety, with Osborn Maledon PA serving as the prime contractor. The contract period runs from April 2, 2025, to April 1, 2026, covering the entire state of Arizona. The contract type is a master agreement with a tiered hourly rate structure ranging from $290 to $865, depending on attorney classification. Partners are priced between $415 and $675 per hour, of counsel at $735-$750, and associates at $290-$405. The agreement leverages the law firm's extensive legal experience, with attorneys possessing backgrounds including judicial clerkships and prior work with state agencies.