CANONS

1. A lawyer shall uphold the Constitution, obey the laws and promote respect for
laws of and legal process.
2. A lawyer shall make his services available, in an efficient and convenient manner,
compatible with the independence, integrity and effectiveness of the profession.
3. A lawyer in making known his legal services shall only use, true, fair, honest,
dignified and objective information and statement of facts.
4. A lawyer shall participate in the development of the legal system by initiating and
supporting efforts in the law reform and the improvement of the administration of
justice.
5. A lawyer shall keep abreast of the legal developments, participate in continuing
legal educational programs and support effort in achieving higher standards for
law schools as well as in practical training of law students and assist in
disseminating information regarding the laws and jurisprudence.
6. These canons shall apply to all lawyers in the government service in the discharge
of their official duties.
7. A lawyer shall at all times uphold the integrity and dignity of the legal profession
and support the activities of the Integrated Bar.
8. A lawyer shall conduct himself with courtesy, fairness and candor towards his
professional colleagues, and avoid harassing tactics against opposing counsel.
9. A lawyer shall not directly or indirectly assist in the unauthorized practice of law.
10. A lawyer owes candor, fairness and good faith to the court.
11. A lawyer shall observe and maintain the respect due to the courts and to judicial
officers and shall insist on similar conduct by the others.
12. A lawyer shall exert every effort and consider it as his duty to assist in the speedy
and efficient administration of justice.
13. A lawyer shall rely upon the merits of his cause, and shall refrain from any
propriety which tends to influence the courts or gives the appearance of
influencing the courts.
14. A lawyer shall not refuse his services to the needy.
15. A lawyer owes candor, fairness and loyalty with all his dealings and transactions
of his client.
16. A lawyer shall hold in trust all the money and property of his client which may
come into his possession.
17. A lawyer owes fidelity to the cause of his client and be mindful of the trust and
confidence reposed in him.
18. A lawyer shall serve his client with competence and diligence.
19. A lawyer shall represent his client with zeal within the bounds of the law.
20. A lawyer shall charge only fair and reasonable fees.
21. A lawyer shall keep confidences and secrets of his client even after the attorney-
client relation has been terminated.
22. A lawyer shall withdraw his services with only for good cause and upon notice
appropriate to the circumstances.
LAWYERS OATH

I _____________________ of _____________________ do solemnly swear that I

will maintain allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines, I will support its
Constitution; obey the laws, as well as legal orders of the duly constituted
authorities therein.

I will do no falsehood, nor consent to the doing of any in the court.

I will not wittingly, nor willingly promote, nor sue any groundless, false or
unlawful suit, or give aid nor consent to the same.

I will delay no man for money or malice, will conduct myself as a lawyer
according to the best of my knowledge and discretion, with all good fidelity to the
court as well to my clients, and shall impose these voluntary obligations without
any mental reservation or purpose of evasion. So help me GOD.