{"fed":[{"id":"D. Me.","arc":"Maine District Court","circuit":"1","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Active Maine bar member in good standing, good character, not disbarred/suspended in any US court","ga_rule":"LR 83.1","ga_sponsor":"Yes -> letter from sponsor who is member of Bar of this Court, moving for admission","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"","ga_oath":"Oath completed after fee approval (page)","ga_fee":"$199","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Member of some bar, not necessarily Maine (page not specific)","phv_rule":"LR 83.1(c),(d)","phv_lc":"Yes -> must associate at all times with member of Maine bar who has appeared; attend all proceedings unless excused","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"Certification for Admission Pro Hac Vice form; Notice of Appearance PHV no longer required","phv_fee":"$200 per case via CM/ECF","phv_ecf":"Separate PHV e-filing request via PACER; ECFhelp@med.uscourts.gov","renewal":"","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"NOT FOUND | admission: follows district court admission plus PACER registration; phv: Requires association with local counsel admitted to Court; Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Local Form 8; approval required; phv_fee: No fee; other: Complete Attorney Registration Form for Electronic Filing; PACER registration required  (low confidence)","pending":"None found as of Oct. 5, 2026. Local rules effective Apr. 1, 2025.","eff":"","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.med.uscourts.gov/local-rules","admission_url":"https://www.med.uscourts.gov/how-apply-atty-adm","phv_url":"https://www.med.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice","fee_url":"https://www.med.uscourts.gov/current-fees-rates"},"conf":"M","ver":"yes (eligibility/PHV rule text)","checked":"2026-10-05","vnote":"VERIFIED 2026-10-02 VERBATIM (LR 83.1 pro hac vice local counsel): \"An attorney admitted pro hac vice must associate at all times with a member of the bar of this Court who has appeared in the action (local counsel). Local counsel is required to attend any proceeding before a judge unless excused by the Court. (C) Attorneys wh...\" Source: https://www.med.uscourts.gov/sites/med/files/LocalRules.pdf","fee_pay":"pay the $199.00 admission fee via credit card using link provided by email","cogs_age":"","swear":"file a signed Oath or Affirmation of Admission","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"in each case in which they appear","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","(1) of good personal and professional character; (2) an active member in good standing of, and not conditionally admitted to, the bar of the State of Maine; and (3) not currently under any order of disbarment, suspension, or any other discipline by any authority governing the practice of law.","https://www.med.uscourts.gov/sites/med/files/LocalRules.pdf"],["Sponsor","The application must be accompanied by a letter from a member of the bar of this Court moving for the applicant’s admission and stating why admission is appropriate.","https://www.med.uscourts.gov/sites/med/files/LocalRules.pdf"],["Oath","(4) If the application is granted, the applicant must file a signed Oath or Affirmation of Admission, as follows:","https://www.med.uscourts.gov/sites/med/files/LocalRules.pdf"],["Admission fee","If the application is approved, the email will include a link to pay the $199.00 admission fee via credit card and an Oath for the applicant to complete.","https://www.med.uscourts.gov/how-apply-atty-adm"],["Pro hac vice available","An attorney who is not a member of the bar of this Court may appear and practice in this Court provided that the attorney files with the Clerk a Certification for Admission Pro Hac Vice for each case in which the attorney will enter an appearance.","https://www.med.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","(i) is admitted to practice in any other United States federal court or the highest court of any State; (ii) is not currently under any order of disbarment, suspension, or any other discipline by any authority governing the practice of law;","https://www.med.uscourts.gov/sites/med/files/LocalRules.pdf"],["Local counsel","An attorney admitted pro hac vice must associate at all times with a member of the bar of this Court who has appeared in the action (local counsel). Local counsel is required to attend any proceeding before a judge unless excused by the Court.","https://www.med.uscourts.gov/sites/med/files/LocalRules.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee","Complete the Certification for Admission Pro Hac Vice form, file, and pay the $200.00 fee via CM/ECF.","https://www.med.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice"],["Swearing-in","If the application is granted, the applicant must file a signed Oath or Affirmation of Admission, as follows:","https://www.med.uscourts.gov/sites/med/files/LocalRules.pdf"],["Application link","Step 1: Navigate to www.pacer.uscourts.gov","https://www.med.uscourts.gov/sites/med/files/CSO_PACER%20How%20to%20Apply%20for%20Attorney%20Admissions.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee covers","Attorneys who will appear pro hac vice in this District must also pay the Clerk the pro hac vice fee listed in the District Court Fee Schedule in each case in which they appear and must register in the District’s ECF system.","https://www.med.uscourts.gov/sites/med/files/LocalRules.pdf"]],"off":"District of Maine","slug":"district-of-maine","_state":"Maine"},{"id":"D. Mass.","arc":"Massachusetts District Court","circuit":"1","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Member of Mass. bar in good standing; good standing in all jurisdictions; no pending discipline","ga_rule":"LR 83.5.1","ga_sponsor":"","ga_exam":"No exam","ga_cogs":"Cert. of good standing from Mass. SJC","ga_oath":"Placed on list for first available admission ceremony","ga_fee":"$261","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Non-member of this court's bar; good standing in every jurisdiction admitted","phv_rule":"LR 83.5.3","phv_lc":"Yes -> member of bar of this court files motion, appears, attends all proceedings unless excused","phv_res":"None stated","phv_caps":"None stated","phv_cert":"Good standing in every jurisdiction; no pending discipline; familiar with Local Rules; address/phone","phv_fee":"$125 per attorney","phv_ecf":"","renewal":"Biennial re-registration, $50, effective 9/1/2023; Mass. SJC status must be active; fed gov attorneys exempt; no penalty for late payment but e-filing lost","cle":"No CLE mentioned","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"NOT FOUND | admission: follows district court admission; other: 2025 local rules available; Redline document showing 2025 vs 2016 changes; Bankruptcy Fees appendix available  (low confidence)","pending":"None found as of Oct. 5, 2026. Rules amendments effective through Aug. 7, 2020.","eff":"December 1, 2023","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/general/rules-home.htm","admission_url":"https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/attorneys/admission-info.htm","phv_url":"https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/attorneys/pro-hac-vice.htm","notice_url":"https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/attorneys/attorney-re-registration.htm","fee_url":"https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/finance/fees.htm"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-05","vnote":"","fee_pay":"Payments are collected through Pay.gov","cogs_age":"","swear":"","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"per attorney","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"Active status in the District Court is required for practice in both the U.S. District Court and in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts.","q":[["Who qualifies","Attorneys applying for admission to the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts must be a member of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.","https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/attorneys/admission-info.htm"],["Admission rule","Prospective applicants seeking admission to this Court, should refer to Local Rule 83.5.1 for all the admission requirements.","https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/attorneys/admission-info.htm"],["Good standing certificate","Attorneys must submit a Certificate of Good Standing from Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.","https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/attorneys/admission-info.htm"],["Oath","If the application is in order and the fee has been paid, the clerk shall place the name of the applicant on the list for the first available admission ceremony.","https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/attorneys/admission-info.htm"],["Admission fee","Admission of an attorney to practice .................................................................... $261.00**","https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/finance/pdf/feesched.pdf"],["Pro hac vice available","An attorney who is not a member of the bar of this Court may appear and practice before this Court pro hac vice.","https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/attorneys/pro-hac-vice.htm"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","The motion must be accompanied by a Certification stating that the attorney seeking pro hac vice: is a member of the bar in good standing in every jurisdiction where admitted to practice. has no disciplinary proceedings pending against them. is familiar with the Local Rules of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts.","https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/attorneys/pro-hac-vice.htm"],["Local counsel","The attorney seeking to practice pro hac vice before this Court, must have local counsel who is a member of the Court’s bar:","https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/attorneys/pro-hac-vice.htm"],["Pro hac vice fee","Motion for leave to appear pro hac vice (per attorney) ........................................ $125.00","https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/finance/pdf/feesched.pdf"],["Renewal","Beginning on that date, admitted attorneys will be required to re-register biennially to continue as active members of our bar. A fee of $50 will be charged at the time of re-registration.","https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/attorneys/attorney-re-registration.htm"],["Fee payment","A payment method to pay the admission fee (see fee schedule for current price). Payments are collected through Pay.gov .","https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/attorneys/admission-info.htm"],["Bankruptcy court admission","Active status in the District Court is required for practice in both the U.S. District Court and in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts.","https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/attorneys/attorney-re-registration.htm"]],"off":"District of Massachusetts","slug":"district-of-massachusetts","_state":"Massachusetts"},{"id":"D.N.H.","arc":"New Hampshire District Court","circuit":"1","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"New Hampshire bar only (LR 83.1(a))","ga_rule":"83.1","ga_sponsor":"No sponsoring attorney required","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"","ga_oath":"You must take the oath of admission within one year.","ga_fee":"$229","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Any attorney who is a member in good standing of the bar of any court of the United States or of the highest court of any state may appear and practice before this court in that action","phv_rule":"83.2","phv_lc":"Motion by and active association with a member of the bar of this court required","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$100 for each attorney seeking pro hac admission","phv_ecf":"","renewal":"","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"","pending":"","eff":"December 1, 2025","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.nhd.uscourts.gov/Local-Rules-0","admission_url":"https://www.nhd.uscourts.gov/bar-admissions","phv_url":"https://www.nhd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice","fee_url":"https://www.nhd.uscourts.gov/fee-schedule"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"","fee_pay":"may be paid online via Pay.gov by credit card or ACH debit","cogs_age":"","swear":"attending a ceremony or scheduling a time to take the oath in the clerk's office","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"for each attorney seeking pro hac admission","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"require district court admission","q":[["Who qualifies","Any active member in good standing of the bar of the Supreme Court of New Hampshire, who this court finds to have good moral character and fitness to practice in this court, is eligible for admission to the bar of this court.","https://www.nhd.uscourts.gov/pdf/2025%20Local%20Rules%20-%20District%20of%20New%20Hampshire.pdf"],["Oath","Applicants must be sworn in as members of the district’s bar within one year of the date their application is approved","https://www.nhd.uscourts.gov/pdf/2025%20Local%20Rules%20-%20District%20of%20New%20Hampshire.pdf"],["Admission fee","$229 Admission of attorneys to practice, including a certificate of admission (Includes portion for Library Fund)","https://www.nhd.uscourts.gov/fee-schedule"],["Pro hac vice available","Pro hac vice admissions are governed by LR 83.2(b).","https://www.nhd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","Any attorney who is a member in good standing of the bar of any court of the United States or of the highest court of any state may appear and practice before this court in that action","https://www.nhd.uscourts.gov/pdf/2025%20Local%20Rules%20-%20District%20of%20New%20Hampshire.pdf"],["Local counsel","have a member of the district's bar who is actively associated with the attorney file a motion for pro hac vice admission;","https://www.nhd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice"],["Pro hac vice fee","$100 Pro hac vice motion ($100 for each attorney seeking pro hac admission)","https://www.nhd.uscourts.gov/fee-schedule"],["Rules effective","Local Rules (PDF Version), effective December 1, 2025 (includes Supplemental Rules)","https://www.nhd.uscourts.gov/Local-Rules-0"],["Fee payment","In addition, some filing fees and the attorney admission fee may be paid online via Pay.gov by credit card or ACH debit.","https://www.nhd.uscourts.gov/fee-schedule"],["Swearing-in","Pending applicants have the option of attending a ceremony or scheduling a time to take the oath in the clerk's office.","https://www.nhd.uscourts.gov/bar-admissions"],["Application link","Apply for admission electronically using the PACER system at pacer.uscourts.gov .","https://www.nhd.uscourts.gov/bar-admissions"],["Bankruptcy court admission","the bankruptcy judges shall require district court admission except for pro se appearances or for appearances pursuant to the student practice rule of this court.","https://www.nhd.uscourts.gov/pdf/2025%20Local%20Rules%20-%20District%20of%20New%20Hampshire.pdf"]],"off":"District of New Hampshire","slug":"district-of-new-hampshire","_state":"New Hampshire"},{"id":"D.P.R.","arc":"Puerto Rico District Court","circuit":"1","cat":"Any State","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Good standing before highest court of a state, DC, PR, or specified territories; must pass Federal Bar Exam","ga_rule":"Local Civil Rule 83A","ga_sponsor":"Sworn written petition with three personal references, two of which must be by members in good standing of the bar of this court","ga_exam":"Federal Bar Exam twice yearly (Spring/Fall; next Oct. 24, 2026); includes English essay; exam fee $100 credited to admission","ga_cogs":"Original certificate of good standing, not more than 6 months old","ga_oath":"Must take and subscribe oath before court; sign roll; assigned bar number; clerk issues certificate of admission","ga_fee":"$300 petition for admission","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Attorney who does not reside in Puerto Rico and is authorized to practice before any US court or highest court of state, DC, PR, Guam, NMI or Virgin Islands, for a particular case or proceeding","phv_rule":"","phv_lc":"Must designate member of bar of this court as local counsel; remain associated; both sign filings; local counsel attendance required unless excused","phv_res":"Only attorneys who do not reside in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico may apply","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$300 per appearance","phv_ecf":"","renewal":"Annual, $75, due Oct. 1","cle":"CLE program offered (6 hrs, Mar. 27, 2026, free to eligible members); mandatory requirement not found","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"NOT FOUND | admission: follows district court admission; other: Local Rules in individual PDFs and complete set available; Interim Bankruptcy Rules for SBRA; Administrative & General Orders  (low confidence)","pending":"Adopted Oct. 17, 2025, effective immediately: Local Civil Rule 83A(a)(2) now counts one year of service as a bankruptcy judge, special assistant U.S. attorney, or federal public defender research and writing specialist toward admission.","eff":"12.14.2023","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.prd.uscourts.gov/court-info/local-rules-and-orders","admission_url":"https://www.prd.uscourts.gov/requirements-bar-admission","phv_url":"https://www.prd.uscourts.gov/forms/us-district-court-application-admission-pro-hac-vice","notice_url":"https://www.prd.uscourts.gov/continuing-legal-education-cle-program","fee_url":"https://www.prd.uscourts.gov/district-court-miscellaneous-fee-schedule"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-05","vnote":"","fee_pay":"","cogs_age":"three (3) months","swear":"before this court","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"per appearance","phv_form":"https://www.prd.uscourts.gov/forms/us-district-court-application-admission-pro-hac-vice","bk_adm":"require district court admission","q":[["Who qualifies","Any attorney who is of good personal and professional character, and who is an active member in good standing of, and eligible to practice before, the bar of the highest court of a state","https://www.prd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/general-ordes/Public%20Comment%20Period%20Amended%20Loc%20Cv%20R%2083A(a)(2)%20October%202025.pdf"],["Admission rule","RULE 83A ATTORNEYS: ADMISSION TO THE BAR","https://www.prd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/local_rules/20220304-USDCPR-Local-Rules.pdf"],["Sponsor","three (3) personal references, of which two (2) must be by members in good standing of the bar of this court.","https://www.prd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/local_rules/20220304-USDCPR-Local-Rules.pdf"],["Exam or course","(1) Has received a satisfactory score on the bar examination as determined by the District Bar Examination Committee; or,","https://www.prd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/local_rules/20220304-USDCPR-Local-Rules.pdf"],["Good standing certificate","certificate of admission and good standing from the clerks of all courts to which applicant is admitted to practice","https://www.prd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/local_rules/20220304-USDCPR-Local-Rules.pdf"],["Oath","Upon admission to the bar of this court and payment of the applicable admissions fee, the clerk shall issue a certificate of admission after the applicant has taken and subscribed the following oath or affirmation before this court:","https://www.prd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/local_rules/20220304-USDCPR-Local-Rules.pdf"],["Admission fee","Petition for Admission to the Bar $300.00","https://www.prd.uscourts.gov/district-court-miscellaneous-fee-schedule"],["Pro hac vice available","(f) Pro Hac Vice. An attorney who does not reside in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico","https://www.prd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/local_rules/20220304-USDCPR-Local-Rules.pdf"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","An attorney who does not reside in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and who is authorized to practice law before the bar of any United States court or of the highest court of any state","https://www.prd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/local_rules/20220304-USDCPR-Local-Rules.pdf"],["Local counsel","(1) designate a member of the bar of this court as local counsel;","https://www.prd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/local_rules/20220304-USDCPR-Local-Rules.pdf"],["Residency limits","An attorney who does not reside in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico","https://www.prd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/local_rules/20220304-USDCPR-Local-Rules.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee","Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice $300.00 Per appearance","https://www.prd.uscourts.gov/district-court-miscellaneous-fee-schedule"],["Renewal","District Annual Bar Membership Renewal Fee $75.00 Due October 1 every year","https://www.prd.uscourts.gov/district-court-miscellaneous-fee-schedule"],["Pending changes","the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico is publishing amendment s to L ocal Civil Rule 83A(a)(2) (Eligibility for Admission) for public comment.","https://www.prd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/general-ordes/Public%20Comment%20Period%20Amended%20Loc%20Cv%20R%2083A(a)(2)%20October%202025.pdf"],["Certificate age limit","The date of issuance of the documents must not exceed three (3) months from the date of the Petition.","https://www.prd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/local_rules/20220304-USDCPR-Local-Rules.pdf"],["Swearing-in","after the applicant has taken and subscribed the following oath or affirmation before this court:","https://www.prd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/local_rules/20220304-USDCPR-Local-Rules.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee covers","The Pro Hac Vice Appearance fee is $300.00 per appearance.","https://www.prd.uscourts.gov/requirements-bar-admission"],["Pro hac vice form","https://www.prd.uscourts.gov/forms/us-district-court-application-admission-pro-hac-vice","https://www.prd.uscourts.gov/forms/us-district-court-application-admission-pro-hac-vice"],["Bankruptcy court admission","provided that in promul gating the rules governing the admission or eligibility to practice in the bankruptcy court, the bankruptcy judges shall require district court admission, except for pro se appearances or for appearances pursuant to the student practice rule of this court.","https://www.prd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/local_rules/20220304-USDCPR-Local-Rules.pdf"]],"off":"District of Puerto Rico","slug":"district-of-puerto-rico","_state":null},{"id":"D.R.I.","arc":"Rhode Island District Court","circuit":"1","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Member in good standing of the Bar of the Supreme Court of Rhode Island AND in good standing in every other jurisdiction of admission (LR Gen 202(a))","ga_rule":"LR Gen 202","ga_sponsor":"","ga_exam":"NONE: stated in the source documents","ga_cogs":"R.I. Supreme Court cert. plus certs from any other jurisdiction","ga_oath":"Oath taken in person","ga_fee":"$200","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Member in good standing of bar of another state AND another federal district court; otherwise qualified and fit","phv_rule":"LR Gen 204(a)","phv_lc":"Local counsel files motion via CM/ECF and pays via Pay.gov","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"Satisfy court qualified and fit","phv_fee":"$100 (fee schedule); non-refundable if denied","phv_ecf":"May request e-filing via PACER upon approval","renewal":"Biennial, $35, June 1-Aug 31 of every second year (2026 cycle); $15 late; demographic survey; failure -> inactive","cle":"No CLE mentioned","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"NOT FOUND | admission: follows district court admission; other: Contact Clerk's Office at (401) 626-3100 for detailed requirements  (low confidence)","pending":"None found as of Oct. 5, 2026. Rules approved Dec. 2024.","eff":"December 1, 2023","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.rid.uscourts.gov/sites/rid/files/documents/Approved%20Dec%202024%20Rules.pdf","admission_url":"https://www.rid.uscourts.gov/admission-bar","phv_url":"https://www.rid.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice-admission","notice_url":"https://www.rid.uscourts.gov/bar-membership-renewal","fee_url":"https://www.rid.uscourts.gov/fee-schedule"},"conf":"H","ver":"yes (eligibility/PHV rule text)","checked":"2026-10-05","vnote":"VERIFIED 2026-10-02 VERBATIM (LR Gen 202(a) (rules approved Dec. 2024)): \"ELIGIBILITY AND PROCEDURE FOR ADMISSION (a) Requirements for Admission. In order to be eligible for membership in the Bar of this Court, an attorney must: (1) Be a member in good standing of the Ba r of the Supreme Court of the State of Rhode Island; and (2) Be a member in good standing in every other jurisdiction in which the attorney has been admitted to practice; and (3) Cer...\" Source: https://www.rid.uscourts.gov/sites/rid/files/documents/Approved%20Dec%202024%20Rules.pdf","fee_pay":"check, money order or credit card via CM/ECF; checks/money orders payable to Clerk, U.S. District Court","cogs_age":"issued within 30 days of application","swear":"in person","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","In order to be eligible for membership in the Bar of this Court, an attorney must: (1) Be a member in good standing of the Ba r of the Supreme Court of the State of Rhode Island; and (2) Be a member in good standing in every other jurisdiction","https://www.rid.uscourts.gov/sites/rid/files/documents/Approved%20Dec%202024%20Rules.pdf"],["Admission rule","LR Gen 202 ELIGIBILITY AND PR OCEDURE FOR ADMISSION","https://www.rid.uscourts.gov/sites/rid/files/documents/Approved%20Dec%202024%20Rules.pdf"],["Good standing certificate","attach current (issued within 30 days of application) certificate(s) of good standing from the Rhode Island Supreme Court and any other jurisdiction in which the attorney has been admitted to practice (if applicable)","https://www.rid.uscourts.gov/sites/rid/files/documents/Approved%20Dec%202024%20Rules.pdf"],["Oath","Attorneys must take the oath of admission in person.","https://www.rid.uscourts.gov/admission-bar"],["Pro hac vice available","An attorney who is not a member of the bar of this Court may appear and practice before this Court in any case in which the attorney has been admitted to practice pro hac vice.","https://www.rid.uscourts.gov/sites/rid/files/documents/Approved%20Dec%202024%20Rules.pdf"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","must be a member in good standing of the bar of another state and another federal district court and the bar in every jurisdiction in which the attorney has been admitted to practice","https://www.rid.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice-admission"],["Local counsel","an attorney shall be affiliated with local counsel who is a member of the Bar of this Court and who has entered an appearance as co-counsel.","https://www.rid.uscourts.gov/sites/rid/files/documents/Approved%20Dec%202024%20Rules.pdf"],["Renewal","Any renewals received after August 31, 2026, are subject to the $35.00 fee, plus a $15.00 late fee (See, LR Gen 203(d)).","https://www.rid.uscourts.gov/bar-membership-renewal"],["Fee payment","All payment must be in the form of check, money order or credit card via CM/ECF only PAYMENTS BY CHECK/MONEY ORDER All checks/money orders must be made payable to: Clerk, U.S. District Court","https://www.rid.uscourts.gov/fee-schedule"],["Certificate age limit","attach current (issued within 30 days of application) certificate(s) of good standing from the Rhode Island Supreme Court","https://www.rid.uscourts.gov/sites/rid/files/documents/Approved%20Dec%202024%20Rules.pdf"]],"off":"District of Rhode Island","slug":"district-of-rhode-island","_state":"Rhode Island"},{"id":"D. Conn.","arc":"Connecticut District Court","circuit":"2","cat":"Specific Jurisdiction","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Member of the Connecticut bar or of the bar of any United States District Court, of good professional character","ga_rule":"LR 83.1","ga_sponsor":"Two sponsoring attorney certificates from court bar members who have known applicant 6+ months; waivable for good cause with 3 sworn affidavits (LR 83.1(b))","ga_exam":"None mentioned","ga_cogs":"Within 6 months, from each state bar admitted","ga_oath":"must appear in person at admission ceremony/hearing","ga_fee":"$251 (national fee plus a $52 add-on under L. Civ. R. 83.1)","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Visiting attorney (details not on page)","phv_rule":"LR 83.1","phv_lc":"Motion e-filed through sponsoring attorney via pay.gov","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"Motion and Affidavit of Visiting Attorney form (Rev. 3-26-25)","phv_fee":"$200","phv_ecf":"ECF instructions sent after approval","renewal":"$50 annual registration fee, June 1 to Aug. 31 (L. Civ. R. 83.1(c), eff. Apr. 3, 2024)","cle":"None mentioned","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"NOT FOUND | admission: follows Federal bar admission for D. Conn.; $50 annual registration fee to maintain admission; phv: Member of D. Conn. bar must file motion; requires pro hac vice registration form (ECF Form 1a) and PACER request for Pro Hac Vice/Filer privileges; phv_fee: $200.00 paid electronically within CM/ECF during motion filing; other: Federal government attorneys can obtain e-filing privileges without bar admission via PACER Attorney Admissions tab  (low confidence)","pending":"L. Civ. R. 83.1(b) (Aug. 7, 2026): petition for admission is now filed electronically instead of as a written petition. Eligibility in 83.1(a), the $52 add-on and the $50 annual fee are unchanged.","eff":"Rule 83.1 amended August 7, 2026","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.ctd.uscourts.gov/court-info/local-rules-and-orders","admission_url":"https://www.ctd.uscourts.gov/how-apply-admission","phv_url":"https://www.ctd.uscourts.gov/how-apply-admission","notice_url":"https://www.ctd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-notices-instructions-0","fee_url":"https://www.ctd.uscourts.gov/fee-information-0"},"conf":"H","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-05","vnote":"","fee_pay":"","cogs_age":"within the past six months","swear":"appear in person","apply_url":"https://www.pacer.gov/","phv_scope":"per attorney","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Sponsor","two certificates from Sponsoring Attorneys completed by members of the bar of this court who know your professional legal abilities, skills, and character for at least six months.","https://www.ctd.uscourts.gov/how-apply-admission"],["Good standing certificate","a current (within the past six months of the application) certificate of good standing from each state bar to which you have been admitted to practice;","https://www.ctd.uscourts.gov/how-apply-admission"],["Oath","You must appear in person at the appointed time and place.","https://www.ctd.uscourts.gov/how-apply-admission"],["Pro hac vice available","Admission of visiting attorneys (pro hac vice) is governed by Local Rule 83.1","https://www.ctd.uscourts.gov/how-apply-admission"],["Local counsel","In civil and criminal cases, the sponsoring attorney may e-file the motion and pay the fee online using pay.gov.","https://www.ctd.uscourts.gov/how-apply-admission"],["Pro hac vice fee","Pro Hac Vice Admissions (per attorney) 200.00","https://www.ctd.uscourts.gov/fee-information-0"],["Application link","You will need to apply for admission electronically, using the PACER system at https://www.pacer.gov/ .","https://www.ctd.uscourts.gov/how-apply-admission"],["Who qualifies","Any attorney of the Bar of the State of Connecticut or of the bar of any United States District Court, whose professional character is good, may be admitted to practice in this Court upon a Petition for Admission","https://www.ctd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/Current-Revised-Local-Rules-9.4.26.pdf"]],"off":"District of Connecticut","slug":"district-of-connecticut","_state":"Connecticut"},{"id":"E.D.N.Y.","arc":"New York Eastern District Court","circuit":"2","cat":"Specific Jurisdiction","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Member in good standing of the New York bar; or a member of the D. Conn. or D. Vt. bar AND of the bar of that state, only if that district court extends a corresponding privilege to S.D./E.D.N.Y. members (Joint L. Civ. R. 1.3(a))","ga_rule":"Local Civil Rule 1.3","ga_sponsor":"Petition for admission plus sponsoring affidavit of an attorney admitted to this Court who has known applicant for at least one year; appear at hearing with sponsoring attorney","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"One certificate for each state in which admitted, issued within 30 days of filing the application","ga_oath":"Take the oath of office","ga_fee":"$226","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"","phv_rule":"Local Civil Rule 1.3","phv_lc":"","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$200 per attorney per case","phv_ecf":"","renewal":"","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"","pending":"","eff":"January 2, 2026","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/local_rules/2026-01-02%20-%20EDNY%20and%20SDNY%20Joint%20Local%20Rules%20As%20Amended.pdf (joint rules)","admission_url":"https://www.nyed.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions","phv_url":"https://www.nyed.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions","fee_url":"https://www.nyed.uscourts.gov/court-fees"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"VERIFIED 2026-10-02 VERBATIM (Joint Local Rules 1.3(a)): 'a member in good standing of the bar of the United States District Court in Connecticut or Vermont and of the bar of the State in which that district court is located, if that district court by its rule extends a corresponding privilege to members of the bar of the Southern or Eastern Districts of New York'","fee_pay":"Pay the $226.00 fee when you receive an email from the Court with the payment link","cogs_age":"issued within 30 days of filing the application","swear":"Appear on the date of the hearing with the sponsoring attorney","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"per pro hac vice application","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","Option One: Attorneys in Good Standing in one of the following ‣State of New York ‣U.S. District Court of Connecticut and the State of Connecticut ‣U.S. District Court of Vermont and the State of Vermont","https://www.nyed.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Reciprocity routes","Option Two: Reciprocity Admission Attorneys in good standing in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York","https://www.nyed.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Admission rule","See Local Civil Rule 1.3 for the specific requirements of petition and affidavits.","https://www.nyed.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Sponsor","Sponsoring Affidavit* of an attorney admitted to this Court who has known you for at least one year","https://www.nyed.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Good standing certificate","Certificates of Good Standing ‣One for each state in which you are admitted ‣Certificates must have been issued within 30 days of filing the application","https://www.nyed.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Pro hac vice available","Attorneys may apply for regular admission to the Eastern District of New York, or may apply for pro hac vice admission on a particular case in whole or in part.","https://www.nyed.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Pro hac vice rule","See Local Civil Rule 1.3 for the specific requirements of the affidavit.","https://www.nyed.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Pro hac vice fee","A pro hac vice motion must be filed for each attorney who wishes to appear on the case. There is a $200.00 filing fee per pro hac vice application.","https://www.nyed.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Rules effective","Local Rules as Amended Effective January 2, 2026 - Joint EDNY SDNY Rules","https://www.nyed.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Fee payment","Pay the $226.00 fee when you receive an email from the Court with the payment link.","https://www.nyed.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Certificate age limit","Certificates must have been issued within 30 days of filing the application","https://www.nyed.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Swearing-in","Appear on the date of the hearing with the sponsoring attorney.","https://www.nyed.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Application link","All petitions for admission must be processed through PACER. Please follow the below instructions regarding requirements and then go to pacer.uscourts.gov to apply for admission.","https://www.nyed.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Pro hac vice fee covers","There is a $200.00 filing fee per pro hac vice application.","https://www.nyed.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"]],"off":"Eastern District of New York","slug":"eastern-district-of-new-york","_state":"New York"},{"id":"N.D.N.Y.","arc":"New York Northern District Court","circuit":"2","cat":"Any State OR any USDC","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Not restricted to NY attorneys; member in good standing of a state bar; good standing cert. from highest state court or a USDC","ga_rule":"LR 83.1(b),(c)","ga_sponsor":"No (Declaration of Sponsor no longer needed)","ga_exam":"None mentioned","ga_cogs":"Within 6 months; may substitute original cert. from E/W/S.D.N.Y.","ga_oath":"Signed oath in admission packet","ga_fee":"$249","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Good standing cert. from highest state court of admission","phv_rule":"LR 83.1","phv_lc":"Not required per page","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"None specified","phv_cert":"Motion + attorney admission packet + good standing cert. in one PDF via MFT; oral motion in open court allowed","phv_fee":"$100 per case","phv_ecf":"Register for PHV e-filing in PACER (within 48 hrs for oral admission)","renewal":"Biennial, $50 via Pay.gov; waivers for public employees, PHV, newly admitted; attorneys affirm disciplinary/criminal history; 2025 cycle removal orders 3/18/26; removed must reapply and pay $249","cle":"No CLE mentioned","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"NOT FOUND | admission: follows district court admission; other: For Attorneys section references Bar Associations and Biennial Registration; contact Clerk's Office for procedures  (low confidence)","pending":"LR 83.1(a), effective Jan. 1, 2026: applicants also affirm familiarity with the NYS Standards of Civility. Proposed LR 83.1(g) (biennial registration notice, proposed effective Jan. 1, 2027) changes no eligibility or fee rule.","eff":"Effective January 1, 2026","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.nynd.uscourts.gov/local-rules","admission_url":"https://www.nynd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions","phv_url":"https://www.nynd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions","notice_url":"https://www.nynd.uscourts.gov/biennial-registration","fee_url":"https://www.nynd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission-nextgen-faq"},"conf":"H","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-05","vnote":"","fee_pay":"electronically via credit card via emailed link","cogs_age":"dated within six (6) months of the date of your application","swear":"","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"per case in which PHV admission is sought","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","Yes. However, Local Rule 83.1(b) requires that your Certificate of Good Standing be from the highest court of the state to which you are admitted or from a United States District Court.","https://www.nynd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission-nextgen-faq"],["Reciprocity routes","Applicants who are members in good standing with the United States District Court for the Eastern, Western or Southern District of New York may submit an original Certificate of Good Standing from the U.S. District Court where they are members.","https://www.nynd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Sponsor","A Declaration of Sponsor is no longer needed","https://www.nynd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Good standing certificate","A court issued Certificate of Good Standing is required and must be dated within six (6) months of the date of your application.","https://www.nynd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","Certificate of Good Standing from highest State Court where admitted (dated within the last six months)","https://www.nynd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Pro hac vice rule","A written Notice of Appearance must also be filed with the court in accordance with N.D.N.Y. Local Rule 11.1","https://www.nynd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Local counsel","A sponsoring attorney is no longer needed.","https://www.nynd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Pro hac vice fee","$100 per case in which PHV admission is sought.","https://www.nynd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission-nextgen-faq"],["Renewal","The Biennial Registration Fee is $50.00 and is paid electronically through Pay.Gov","https://www.nynd.uscourts.gov/biennial-registration"],["Rules effective","Complete 2026 Local Rules (Effective January 1, 2026)","https://www.nynd.uscourts.gov/local-rules"],["Fee payment","you will receive an e-mail containing a link to pay the $249 admission fee (electronically via credit card).","https://www.nynd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission-nextgen-faq"],["Pro hac vice fee covers","ANSWER: $100 per case in which PHV admission is sought.","https://www.nynd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission-nextgen-faq"]],"off":"Northern District of New York","slug":"northern-district-of-new-york","_state":"New York"},{"id":"S.D.N.Y.","arc":"New York Southern District Court","circuit":"2","cat":"Specific Jurisdiction","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Member in good standing of the New York bar; or a member of the D. Conn. or D. Vt. bar AND of the bar of that state, only if that district court extends a corresponding privilege to S.D./E.D.N.Y. members (Joint L. Civ. R. 1.3(a))","ga_rule":"Local Civil Rule 1.3","ga_sponsor":"Sponsor encouraged to appear but no longer required to appear","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"Certificate of Good Standing from the state courts in which applicant is admitted","ga_oath":"Attorney appears at courthouse, is sworn and admitted at ceremony before District Judge or Magistrate Judge","ga_fee":"$226.00","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"","phv_rule":"","phv_lc":"Sponsoring attorney must file Pro Hac Vice motion on behalf of applicant","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$200.00 per attorney","phv_ecf":"","renewal":"","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"","pending":"","eff":"December 1, 2023","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/rules","admission_url":"https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/attorney/admission","phv_url":"https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/attorney/prohac","fee_url":"https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/programs/fees"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-05","vnote":"VERIFIED 2026-10-02 VERBATIM (Joint Local Rules 1.3(a)): 'a member in good standing of the bar of the United States District Court in Connecticut or Vermont and of the bar of the State in which that district court is located, if that district court by its rule extends a corresponding privilege to members of the bar of the Southern or Eastern Districts of New York'","fee_pay":"Checks or money orders payable to Clerk of Court-SDNY","cogs_age":"","swear":"in person ceremony before a U.S. District Judge or U.S. Magistrate Judge","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"per attorney - due at the time of filing motion","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Reciprocity routes","attach a pdf of the attorney admission application and your certificate of good standing from the Eastern District of New York, issued within the last 30 days.","https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/attorney/admission"],["Admission rule","In accordance with Local Civil Rule 1.3, new applicants to the Bar are directed to file an application on-line at www.pacer.gov","https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/attorney/admission"],["Sponsor","Persons sponsoring the admission of an attorney may, and is encouraged to appear but are no longer required to do so.","https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/attorney/admission"],["Good standing certificate","Obtain the Certificate of Good Standing from the state courts in which the applicant is admitted.","https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/attorney/admission"],["Oath","staff will send the applicant an email with a link to pay the attorney admission fee with instructions to email helpdesk@nysd.uscourts.gov after the payment is made to schedule their swearing-in date.","https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/attorney/admission"],["Pro hac vice available","Motions for Pro Hac Vice are required to be electronically filed.","https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/attorney/prohac"],["Local counsel","When a sponsoring attorney moves (files) a Pro Hac Vice Motion on behalf of an attorney applicant, the sponsoring attorney must notify the attorney applicant when the order has been signed granting Pro Hac Vice.","https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/attorney/prohac"],["Pro hac vice fee","Pro Hac Vice Motion (per attorney - due at the time of filing motion) $200.00","https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/programs/fees"],["Fee payment","Checks or money orders should be made payable to: Clerk of Court-SDNY . Effective December 1 st , 2023 As of 12/1/23 New Action - Complaint, Notice of Removal & Petitions ( Filing Fee of $350.00 + $55.00 Administrative Fee*) $405.00 Atty. Admission $226.00","https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/programs/fees"],["Swearing-in","A ceremony is held before a U.S. District Judge or U.S. Magistrate Judge.","https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/attorney/admission"],["Application link","In accordance with Local Civil Rule 1.3, new applicants to the Bar are directed to file an application on-line at www.pacer.gov .","https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/attorney/admission"],["Admission fee","Atty. Admission $226.00","https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/programs/fees"]],"off":"Southern District of New York","slug":"southern-district-of-new-york","_state":"New York"},{"id":"W.D.N.Y.","arc":"New York Western District Court","circuit":"2","cat":"Any State AND any USDC","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Member in good standing of the bar of the USDC for S.D., E.D. or N.D.N.Y.; OR admitted to practice before New York State courts; OR member in good standing of any USDC AND of the bar of the State where that court sits (Local Rule 83.1)","ga_rule":"Local Rule 83.1","ga_sponsor":"Admission Sponsor Form required; in-person appearance mandatory for permanent admission","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"Request by letter + fee + SASE to either Clerk's Office","ga_oath":"Attorney Oath Form + Civility Principles (eff. 1/1/2018) in admission package","ga_fee":"$250.00 (eff. 12/1/2023)","phv_avail":"yes (fee listed)","phv_elig":"An attorney not eligible for permanent admission, or though eligible does not wish to become a permanent Member of the bar","phv_rule":"Loc. R. Civ. P. 83.1(d)","phv_lc":"Pro hac vice attorneys who do not maintain an office in this District must obtain local counsel","phv_res":"Local counsel must be a Member of the bar who maintains an office in the District; PHV attorney without District office must obtain local counsel","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$200.00","phv_ecf":"Attorney Database & ECF Registration Form in admission package","renewal":"Biennial fee ($50 local/$75 out-of-jurisdiction) described as 'if enacted'; 2020 notice says not before 1/1/2021; status NOT FOUND","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"admission: follows district court admission; phv: Email pro_hac_requests@nywb.uscourts.gov with case number; register for e-filing account selecting Pro Hac Vice; e-file Ex Parte Motion and Proposed Order; mail physical copy to court office; allow 7-10 days processing; self-filing required; WDNY has no local form template; phv_fee: No Fee; other: PACER account registration may be required; e-filing with CM/ECF system  (low confidence)","pending":"","eff":"January 15, 2026","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.nywd.uscourts.gov/rules-individual-local-federal","admission_url":"https://www.nywd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions","notice_url":"https://www.nywd.uscourts.gov/news/notice-attorney-admission-fee-increase-212020","fee_url":"https://www.nywd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"},"conf":"H","ver":"yes (eligibility/PHV rule text)","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"VERIFIED 2026-10-02 VERBATIM (Local Rule 83.1 (2025 rules)): \"83.1 ATTORNEY ADMISSION TO PRACTICE To be eligible for permanent admission to practice in this Court as a “Member of the bar of this Court”, an attorney must either: (a) be a member in good standing of the bar of the United States District Court for the Southern, Eastern, or Northern Districts of New York; (b) be admitted to practice before the courts of New York State; or (c) be a member in good standing of any United States District Court and of the bar of the State in which the District Court is located. In addi...\" Source: https://www.nywd.uscourts.gov/sites/nywd/files/2025%20Local%20Rules%20of%20Civil%20Procedure%20FINAL%20-%20v3-1.pdf","fee_pay":"pay at Clerk's Office on day of admission by personal check, firm check or money order made payable to “Clerk, U.S. District Court.”; cash and credit cards not accepted","cogs_age":"dated no earlier than six (6) months prior to submission","swear":"appear in person before a Judge","apply_url":"http://www.nywd.uscourts.gov","phv_scope":"must be filed on each individual case","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"Only attorneys admitted to practice in this District may practice in bankruptcy matters","q":[["Who qualifies","To be eligible for permanent admission to practice in this Court as a “Member of the bar of this Court”, an attorney must either:","https://www.nywd.uscourts.gov/sites/nywd/files/2025%20Local%20Rules%20of%20Civil%20Procedure%20FINAL%20-%20v3-1.pdf"],["Reciprocity routes","a Certificate of Good Standing from the Clerk of Court of which he or she is a member (dated no earlier than six (6) months prior to submission to this Court)","https://www.nywd.uscourts.gov/sites/nywd/files/2025%20Local%20Rules%20of%20Civil%20Procedure%20FINAL%20-%20v3-1.pdf"],["Admission rule","RULE 83.1 ATTORNEY ADMISSION TO PRACTICE","https://www.nywd.uscourts.gov/sites/nywd/files/2025%20Local%20Rules%20of%20Civil%20Procedure%20FINAL%20-%20v3-1.pdf"],["Sponsor","On the day of admission, the attorney seeking admission shall be accompanied by a Member of the bar of this Court, who need not be the sponsoring attorney, to move for the petitioning attorney’s admission.","https://www.nywd.uscourts.gov/sites/nywd/files/2025%20Local%20Rules%20of%20Civil%20Procedure%20FINAL%20-%20v3-1.pdf"],["Oath","all attorneys seeking permanent admission to practice in this Court must appear in person before a Judge of this Court to be admitted.","https://www.nywd.uscourts.gov/sites/nywd/files/2025%20Local%20Rules%20of%20Civil%20Procedure%20FINAL%20-%20v3-1.pdf"],["Admission fee","Effective December 1, 2023 the U.S. District Court will charge $250.00 for a standard attorney admission.","https://www.nywd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Pro hac vice available","may be admitted pro hac vice to participate in a particular matter in which they are engaged.","https://www.nywd.uscourts.gov/sites/nywd/files/2025%20Local%20Rules%20of%20Civil%20Procedure%20FINAL%20-%20v3-1.pdf"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","An attorney who is not eligible for permanent admission under the foregoing provisions, or an attorney who, though eligible, does not wish to become a permanent Member of the bar of this Court,","https://www.nywd.uscourts.gov/sites/nywd/files/2025%20Local%20Rules%20of%20Civil%20Procedure%20FINAL%20-%20v3-1.pdf"],["Local counsel","Pro hac vice attorneys who do not maintain an office in this District must obtain local counsel.","https://www.nywd.uscourts.gov/sites/nywd/files/2025%20Local%20Rules%20of%20Civil%20Procedure%20FINAL%20-%20v3-1.pdf"],["Residency limits","“Local counsel” under these Local Rules is defined as a Member of the bar of this Court who maintains an office in this District, with whom the Court and opposing counsel may readily meet","https://www.nywd.uscourts.gov/sites/nywd/files/2025%20Local%20Rules%20of%20Civil%20Procedure%20FINAL%20-%20v3-1.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee","The pro hac vice admission remains at the February 1, 2020 amount of $200.00.","https://www.nywd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Rules effective","Local Rules of Civil Procedure (Effective January 15, 2026)","https://www.nywd.uscourts.gov/rules-individual-local-federal"],["Fee payment","The fee is payable by personal check, firm check or money [page 4] Updated March 30, 2026 order and made payable to “Clerk, U.S. District Court.” Cash and credit cards are not accepted.","https://www.nywd.uscourts.gov/sites/nywd/files/AttorneyAdmissionProcedures.pdf"],["Certificate age limit","Certificate of Good Standing from the Clerk of Court of which he or she is a member (dated no earlier than six (6) months prior to submission to this Court)","https://www.nywd.uscourts.gov/sites/nywd/files/AttorneyAdmissionProcedures.pdf"],["Application link","See Attorney Admission Procedures available at http://www.nywd.uscourts.gov for scheduling details.","https://www.nywd.uscourts.gov/sites/nywd/files/2025%20Local%20Rules%20of%20Civil%20Procedure%20FINAL%20-%20v3-1.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee covers","If an attorney wishes to appear on multiple cases via pro hac vice admission, the motion, payment, and forms must be filed on each individual case.","https://www.nywd.uscourts.gov/sites/nywd/files/AttorneyAdmissionProcedures.pdf"],["Bankruptcy court admission","Only attorneys admitted to practice in this District under subparagraphs (a)-(d) of this Rule may practice in bankruptcy matters before the District Judges or the Bankruptcy Judges of this District.","https://www.nywd.uscourts.gov/sites/nywd/files/2025%20Local%20Rules%20of%20Civil%20Procedure%20FINAL%20-%20v3-1.pdf"],["Admission route","To be eligible for permanent admission to practice in this Court as a “Member of the bar of this Court”, an attorney must either: (a) be a member in good standing of the bar of the United States District Court for the Southern, Eastern, or Northern Districts of New York; (b) be admitted to practice before the courts of New York State; or (c) be a member in good standing of any United States District Court and of the bar of the State in which the District Court is located.","https://www.nywd.uscourts.gov/rules-individual-local-federal"]],"off":"Western District of New York","slug":"western-district-of-new-york","_state":"New York"},{"id":"D. Vt.","arc":"Vermont District Court","circuit":"2","cat":"Specific Jurisdiction","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Attorney of the Vermont bar, or of the bar of a federal district court in the First and Second Circuits (L.R. 83.1(a)(2))","ga_rule":"L.R. 83.1 (Admission of Attorneys)","ga_sponsor":"Application and applicant affidavit must be accompanied by affidavit of a sponsoring member of the Bar of this court","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"Certificate of good standing from the bar in the state of applicant's primary office required; no recency stated","ga_oath":"Applicant must take oath in open court to support Constitution and laws and discharge duties faithfully","ga_fee":"$199","phv_avail":"yes (PHV motion/fee referenced)","phv_elig":"An attorney who is a member in good standing of the Bar of any federal court, or of the highest court of any state","phv_rule":"L.R. 83.1 (per admission page; contents unread)","phv_lc":"Yes. LR 83.1(b)(4) 'Required Association With Local Counsel' (scope not confirmed).","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$150 (LR 83.1(b)(2))","phv_ecf":"VERBATIM: 'Effective November 1, 2023, Pro Hac Vice motions may be filed and paid electronically using the Court's Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) system.' Needs PACER e-filing fees default.","renewal":"","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"admission: follows district court admission; other: Local Rules available; Standing Orders and Superseded Standing Orders; Order of Designation for Attorney Admissions  (low confidence)","pending":"","eff":"January 3, 2014","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.vtd.uscourts.gov/court-info/local-rules-and-orders","admission_url":"https://www.vtd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission-information","phv_url":"https://www.vtd.uscourts.gov/news/effective-november-1-2023-pro-hac-vice-motions-may-be-filed-and-paid-electronically","fee_url":"https://www.vtd.uscourts.gov/fees"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"VERIFIED 2026-10-02 VERBATIM (AI-read, quote machine-matched to pulled doc D. Vt. Local Rules, Rule 83.1(a)(2)): 'any attorney of the Bar of the State of Vermont; or (B) any attorney of the Bar of a federal district court in the First and Second Circuits.' [category was: Any State OR any USDC (provisional)]","fee_pay":"payable to “Clerk, U.S. District Court”","cogs_age":"","swear":"take an oath in open court upon motion by a member of the Bar","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","(A) any attorney of the Bar of the State of Vermont; or (B) any attorney of the Bar of a federal district court in the First and Second Circuits.","https://www.vtd.uscourts.gov/sites/vtd/files/LocalRules-20250401.pdf"],["Sponsor","The application and affidavit of the applicant must be accompanied by an affidavit of a sponsoring member of the Bar of this court.","https://www.vtd.uscourts.gov/sites/vtd/files/LocalRules-20250401.pdf"],["Good standing certificate","A certificate of good standing from the bar in the state in which the applicant has his/her primary office must be included with the application.","https://www.vtd.uscourts.gov/sites/vtd/files/LocalRules-20250401.pdf"],["Oath","The applicant must take an oath in open court to support the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, and to discharge faithfully the duties of an attorney according to the law and the recognized standards of ethics of the profession.","https://www.vtd.uscourts.gov/sites/vtd/files/LocalRules-20250401.pdf"],["Admission fee","Attorney Admission Fee (Full Admission) $ 199.00","https://www.vtd.uscourts.gov/sites/vtd/files/fees%202023.pdf"],["Pro hac vice available","Subject to subsection (2), an attorney who is a member in good standing of the Bar of any federal court, or of the highest court of any state, may apply for pro hac vice admission.","https://www.vtd.uscourts.gov/sites/vtd/files/LocalRules-20250401.pdf"],["Pro hac vice rule","(b) Admission of Attorneys Pro Hac Vice.","https://www.vtd.uscourts.gov/sites/vtd/files/LocalRules-20250401.pdf"],["Local counsel","An attorney admitted pro hac vice must remain associated in the action with a member of the Bar of this court at all times.","https://www.vtd.uscourts.gov/sites/vtd/files/LocalRules-20250401.pdf"],["Rules effective","Local Rules of Procedure (Effective 4/20/2026) (pdf)","https://www.vtd.uscourts.gov/court-info/local-rules-and-orders"],["Fee payment","A non-refundable fee (see Fee Schedule), payable to “Clerk, U.S. District Court,” must accompany the application for admission.","https://www.vtd.uscourts.gov/sites/vtd/files/LocalRules-20250401.pdf"]],"off":"District of Vermont","slug":"district-of-vermont","_state":"Vermont"},{"id":"D. Del.","arc":"Delaware District Court","circuit":"3","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Members of the Delaware State Bar with an admitted sponsor","ga_rule":"","ga_sponsor":"Must appear and be introduced by sponsor; no waiver of personal appearance","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"Upload Certificate of Good Standing from Delaware Supreme Court","ga_oath":"Oath ceremony scheduled after application approval","ga_fee":"$214.00 online","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"","phv_rule":"LR 83.5(c)","phv_lc":"Yes, motion filed by local counsel (form + proposed order appended to local rules)","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"Certification by applicant + statement re payment of fee","phv_fee":"$50.00 (check or CM/ECF credit card, up to 5 attorneys); fee paid in same case as motion; bankruptcy uses depository case 77mc7777","phv_ecf":"Case-by-case electronic noticing via ProHacViceNoticing@ded.uscourts.gov; NEFs only, no filing rights","renewal":"Annual registration $25 due Jan. 15 for attorneys admitted more than 5 years as of Jan. 1 who want active status","cle":"","bk_rule":"2025 Local Rules","bk_dep":"PHV fee for bankruptcy matters paid in case 77mc7777 | admission: follows district court admission; other: 2025 Local Rules effective February 1, 2025; General Chambers Procedures superseded by 2025 amendments; rules available in clean version, individual PDFs, redlined versions, and archived versions (2006 forward)  (low confidence)","pending":"None found as of Oct. 5, 2026. Revised rules took effect Sept. 1, 2026; LR 83.5 changed only in quotation-mark typography.","eff":"2026-09-01","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.ded.uscourts.gov/rules-policies-standing-orders","admission_url":"https://www.ded.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions","phv_url":"https://www.ded.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice","notice_url":"https://www.ded.uscourts.gov/news/revised-local-rules-effective-september-1-2026","fee_url":"https://www.ded.uscourts.gov/annual-attorney-registration-fees"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-05","vnote":"","fee_pay":"Requires a $214.00 application fee, to be paid online using the link provided in the email","cogs_age":"","swear":"in person appearance before the Court introduced by sponsor at Oath Ceremony","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","To be admitted into the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, you must be a member of the Delaware State Bar, and your sponsor must already be admitted to practice before the District Court.","https://www.ded.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Good standing certificate","Document Upload ( Application and Certificate of Good State from Delaware Supreme Court)","https://www.ded.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Oath","Otherwise, your application will be approved, and your Oath Ceremony scheduled for the next available date.","https://www.ded.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Admission fee","Attorney admission to the District of Delaware requires a $214.00 application fee.","https://www.ded.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Pro hac vice available","How does an attorney become admitted to appear pro hac vice in the U.S. District Court - District of Delaware?","https://www.ded.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice"],["Pro hac vice rule","To be admitted pro hac vice, please refer to Local Rule 83.5 (c) .","https://www.ded.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice"],["Local counsel","A form of the motion and proposed order filed by local counsel, which includes certification by the applicant, is appended to the local rules.","https://www.ded.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice"],["Pro hac vice fee","The motion must include a statement regarding payment of the $50.00 fee, pursuant to Revised Standing Order .","https://www.ded.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice"],["Renewal","an annual registration fee of $25.00 is due by January 15th of each year, for attorneys who have been members of the Bar of the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware for more than five years as of January 1","https://www.ded.uscourts.gov/annual-attorney-registration-fees"],["Swearing-in","At the time of admission, you must appear before the Court and be introduced by your sponsor.","https://www.ded.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"]],"off":"District of Delaware","slug":"district-of-delaware","_state":"Delaware"},{"id":"D.N.J.","arc":"New Jersey District Court","circuit":"3","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"New Jersey State Bar only","ga_rule":"Local Rule 101.1","ga_sponsor":"Sworn application submitted to the Court; no sponsor or motion stated for general admission","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"Current (fewer than 30 days old) New Jersey Supreme Court Certificate of Good Standing","ga_oath":"Oath must be administered by an individual authorized to administer oaths (a judge, an attorney, or notary)","ga_fee":"$225.00 admission fee","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Any member in good standing of any U.S. court bar or highest state court, not under suspension/disbarment and ineligible under L.Civ.R. 101.1(b)","phv_rule":"L.Civ.R. 101.1(c)","phv_lc":"Yes. PHV page: 'local counsel must file papers, enter appearances for parties, sign stipulations or sign and receive payments on judgments, decrees or orders.'","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$250 per admission plus payment to NJ Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection (NJ Ct. R. 1:28-2(a))","phv_ecf":"","renewal":"Pro hac vice payment to New Jersey Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection required for any year in which the admitted attorney continues to represent a client in a pending matter","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"","pending":"","eff":"","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.njd.uscourts.gov/court-info/local-rules-and-orders","admission_url":"https://www.njd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission","phv_url":"https://www.njd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice","fee_url":"https://www.njd.uscourts.gov/filing-fees-and-rates-0"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"","fee_pay":"pay the $225.00 admission fee online using the link provided in the e-mail","cogs_age":"fewer than 30 days old","swear":"Oath administered by an individual authorized to administer oaths (a judge, an attorney, or notary)","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"on each admission","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","Any attorney licensed to practice by the Supreme Court of New Jersey may be admitted as an attorney at law upon completion of a sworn application submitted to the Court.","https://www.njd.uscourts.gov/sites/njd/files/CompleteLocalRules.pdf"],["Reciprocity routes","Any member in good standing of the bar of any court of the United States or of the highest court of any state who is not eligible for admission to the bar of this Court under L.Civ.R. 101.1(b) may be admitted as an attorney at law","https://www.njd.uscourts.gov/sites/njd/files/CompleteLocalRules.pdf"],["Admission rule","Local Rule 101.1 governs the court’s bar admission procedures.","https://www.njd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission"],["Sponsor","may be admitted as an attorney at law upon completion of a sworn application submitted to the Court.","https://www.njd.uscourts.gov/sites/njd/files/CompleteLocalRules.pdf"],["Good standing certificate","In addition to the application, the candidate must also provide a current (fewer than 30 days old) New Jersey Supreme Court Certificate of Good Standing.","https://www.njd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission"],["Oath","The candidate must have the Oath administered by an individual authorized to administer oaths (a judge, an attorney, or notary).","https://www.njd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission"],["Admission fee","You will be required to pay the $225.00 admission fee online using the link provided in the e-mail.","https://www.njd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission"],["Pro hac vice available","may in the discretion of the Court, on motion, be permitted to appear and participate in a particular case.","https://www.njd.uscourts.gov/sites/njd/files/CompleteLocalRules.pdf"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","Any member in good standing of the bar of any court of the United States or of the highest court of any state, who is not under suspension or disbarment by any court and is ineligible for admission to the bar of this Court under L.Civ.R. 101.1(b)","https://www.njd.uscourts.gov/sites/njd/files/CompleteLocalRules.pdf"],["Pro hac vice rule","Local Rule 101.1(c) governs the admission of an attorney pro hac vice.","https://www.njd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice"],["Local counsel","According to Local Civil Rule 101.1(c)(4), local counsel must file papers, enter appearances for parties, sign stipulations or sign and receive payments on judgments, decrees or orders.","https://www.njd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice"],["Pro hac vice fee","to make a payment of $250.00 on each admission payable to the Clerk, USDC.","https://www.njd.uscourts.gov/sites/njd/files/CompleteLocalRules.pdf"],["Renewal","This payment shall be made for any year in which the admitted attorney continues to represent a client in a matter pending in the Court.","https://www.njd.uscourts.gov/sites/njd/files/CompleteLocalRules.pdf"],["Certificate age limit","the candidate must also provide a current (fewer than 30 days old) New Jersey Supreme Court Certificate of Good Standing.","https://www.njd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission"],["Pro hac vice fee covers","Upon the granting of a motion to appear pro hac vice, the out-of-state attorney is required to make a payment of $250.00 on each admission.","https://www.njd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice"]],"off":"District of New Jersey","slug":"district-of-new-jersey","_state":"New Jersey"},{"id":"E.D. Pa.","arc":"Pennsylvania Eastern District Court","circuit":"3","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Member in good standing of the bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, by verified application on motion of a member of this Court (LCvR 83.5(a))","ga_rule":"LCvR 83.5","ga_sponsor":"Verified application upon motion of a member of the bar of this Court","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"","ga_oath":"Upon admission petitioner shall take and subscribe oath to act uprightly according to law and support and defend Constitution","ga_fee":"$224","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Attorney who is not a member of the bar of this Court","phv_rule":"Rule 83.5.2","phv_lc":"Must have as associate counsel of record a member of the bar of this court","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$75 (payable by credit card in CM/ECF); admission $224","phv_ecf":"","renewal":"","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"","pending":"","eff":"Amendments effective through May 8, 2023 (edition pulled; check for newer)","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.paed.uscourts.gov/local-rules","admission_url":"https://www.paed.uscourts.gov/attorneys","phv_url":"https://www.paed.uscourts.gov/sites/paed/files/documents/forms/app_x.pdf","fee_url":"https://www.paed.uscourts.gov/fees"},"conf":"M","ver":"yes (eligibility/PHV rule text)","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"VERIFIED 2026-10-02 VERBATIM (LCvR 83.5(a) (rules incl. amendments through May 8, 2023)): \"Rule 83.5 Admission to Practice (a) Any attorney who is a member in good standing of the bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania may, by a verified application and upon motion of a member of the bar of this Court, make application to be admitted generally as an attorney of the Court. A fee established by this court shall be assessed for all such admissions. No admission shall be effective until such time as the fee...\" Source: https://www.paed.uscourts.gov/sites/paed/files/documents/locrules/civil/cvrules.pdf","fee_pay":"","cogs_age":"","swear":"","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","(a) Any attorney who is a member in good standing of the bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania may, by a verified application and upon motion of a member of the bar of this Court, make application to be admitted generally as an attorney of the Court.","https://www.paed.uscourts.gov/sites/paed/files/documents/locrules/civil/cvrules.pdf"],["Sponsor","may, by a verified application and upon motion of a member of the bar of this Court, make application to be admitted generally as an attorney of the Court.","https://www.paed.uscourts.gov/sites/paed/files/documents/locrules/civil/cvrules.pdf"],["Oath","(c) Upon admission the petitioner shall take and subscribe to the following oath or affirmation:","https://www.paed.uscourts.gov/sites/paed/files/documents/locrules/civil/cvrules.pdf"],["Admission fee","After acceptance, you will receive information about how to pay your $224 admission fee.","https://www.paed.uscourts.gov/attorneys"],["Pro hac vice available","An attorney who is admitted to the Eastern District of Pennsylvania may file a motion for an out of state attorney to appear pro hac vice.","https://www.paed.uscourts.gov/attorneys"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","am an attorney who is not currently admitted to either the bar of this court or the bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania","https://www.paed.uscourts.gov/sites/paed/files/documents/forms/app_x.pdf"],["Pro hac vice rule","MOTION FORM FOR THOSE ATTORNEYS SEEKING TO PRACTICE IN THIS COURT PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 83.5.2(b)","https://www.paed.uscourts.gov/sites/paed/files/documents/forms/app_x.pdf"],["Local counsel","any attorney who is not a member of the bar of this court shall, in each proceeding in which that attorney desires to appear, have as associate counsel of record a member of the bar of this court","https://www.paed.uscourts.gov/sites/paed/files/documents/locrules/civil/cvrules.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee","The pro hac vice admission fee is $75.00 and is payable by credit card when using CM/ECF to file the application.","https://www.paed.uscourts.gov/attorneys"],["Rules effective","These rules became effective on August 1, 1980","https://www.paed.uscourts.gov/sites/paed/files/documents/locrules/civil/cvrules.pdf"]],"off":"Eastern District of Pennsylvania","slug":"eastern-district-of-pennsylvania","_state":"Pennsylvania"},{"id":"M.D. Pa.","arc":"Pennsylvania Middle District Court","circuit":"3","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Member of Pennsylvania State Bar","ga_rule":"LR 83.8.1.2","ga_sponsor":"Sponsor must be admitted in M.D. Pa.","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"$21.00 (to Clerk, Williamsport; SASE)","ga_oath":"Attorney and sponsor appear before district judge to take oath","ga_fee":"$224.00 ($199 + $25 assessment, incl. certificate)","phv_avail":"yes (Special Admission)","phv_elig":"","phv_rule":"","phv_lc":"","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"One case only","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$50.00 via Pay.gov","phv_ecf":"Electronically filed on the case; decided by assigned judge","renewal":"","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"admission: follows district court admission; other: Local Rules Effective Oct 1, 2025 available as PDF; court contact (717) 901-2800  (low confidence)","pending":"","eff":"December 1, 2014","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.pamd.uscourts.gov/court-info/local-rules-and-orders","admission_url":"https://www.pamd.uscourts.gov/content/how-does-attorney-get-admitted-court","phv_url":"https://www.pamd.uscourts.gov/content/how-does-attorney-get-admitted-court","fee_url":"https://www.pamd.uscourts.gov/district-court-miscellaneous-fees"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-05","vnote":"","fee_pay":"file the proper Petition for Admission and filing fee with the Clerk's office","cogs_age":"","swear":"appear before a district judge to take an oath","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"for one case only","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","Attorneys seeking General Admission must be a member of the Pennsylvania State Bar","https://www.pamd.uscourts.gov/content/how-does-attorney-get-admitted-court"],["Sponsor","Attorneys seeking General Admission must be a member of the Pennsylvania State Bar and their sponsor must be admitted to practice in the Middle District of Pennsylvania. General Admission requires the attorney and their sponsor to appear before a district judge to take an oath.","https://www.pamd.uscourts.gov/content/how-does-attorney-get-admitted-court"],["Oath","General Admission requires the attorney and their sponsor to appear before a district judge to take an oath.","https://www.pamd.uscourts.gov/content/how-does-attorney-get-admitted-court"],["Admission fee","For original general admission of attorneys to practice, $199 each, plus $25 additional assessment for a total of $224 (including certificate of admission).","https://www.pamd.uscourts.gov/district-court-miscellaneous-fees"],["Pro hac vice available","Attorneys may seek Special Admission also known as Pro Hac Vice or General Admission.","https://www.pamd.uscourts.gov/content/how-does-attorney-get-admitted-court"],["Pro hac vice fee","Payment of the $50.00 Special Admission fee will be through Pay.Gov.","https://www.pamd.uscourts.gov/content/how-does-attorney-get-admitted-court"],["Rules effective","NOTE: These Local Rules were last amended December 1, 2014","https://www.pamd.uscourts.gov/court-info/local-rules-and-orders"],["Fee payment","Upon completion of their oath the attorney must file the proper Petition for Admission and filing fee of $224.00 with the Clerk’s office.","https://www.pamd.uscourts.gov/content/how-does-attorney-get-admitted-court"],["Pro hac vice fee covers","Special admission is sought for one case only and is electronically filed on the case for which the counsel is seeking admission and decided by the judge assigned to that case. Payment of the $50.00 Special Admission fee will be through Pay.Gov.","https://www.pamd.uscourts.gov/content/how-does-attorney-get-admitted-court"],["Who qualifies","Any person of good, moral and professional character shall be entitled to admission as an attorney of this court, provided that the person is a member of the bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, and provided that the person is a member in good standing in every jurisdiction where the person has been admitted to practice and neither has been disbarred nor is subject to pending disciplinary proceedings.","https://www.pamd.uscourts.gov/sites/pamd/files/LR120114.pdf"]],"off":"Middle District of Pennsylvania","slug":"middle-district-of-pennsylvania","_state":"Pennsylvania"},{"id":"W.D. Pa.","arc":"Pennsylvania Western District Court","circuit":"3","cat":"Any State","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Licensed in any U.S. bar (page wording)","ga_rule":"LR 83.2 A","ga_sponsor":"Admitted movant in good standing sponsors; both appear for oral motion before district judge","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"One current certificate of good standing from bar or court of primary practice","ga_oath":"","ga_fee":"$209.00","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"member in good standing of bars of any state or any United States court","phv_rule":"LR 83.2 B","phv_lc":"","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"Affidavit listing bar memberships and disciplinary history; certify knowledge of Local Rules","phv_fee":"$70.00 per attorney","phv_ecf":"Register with ECF before filing","renewal":"","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"admission: follows district court admission; other: Local Rules maintained; Local Forms available; Index of Revisions to Local Rules; Standing Local Rules Committee available for comments  (low confidence)","pending":"","eff":"November 1, 2016","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.pawd.uscourts.gov/court-info/local-rules-and-orders/local-rules","admission_url":"https://www.pawd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission-information","phv_url":"https://www.pawd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission-information","fee_url":"https://www.pawd.uscourts.gov/fee-schedule"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"","fee_pay":"","cogs_age":"","swear":"in person before a judge","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"per attorney","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Admission rule","Local Rule 83.2 A governs admission to practice in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.","https://www.pawd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission-information"],["Sponsor","You must obtain a movant who is an attorney admitted to practice in this court and is a member in good standing. The admittee and movant must be present in court. The movant will orally move your admission before a United States District Judge.","https://www.pawd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission-information"],["Good standing certificate","as well as one current certificate of good standing from the bar or the court in which you primarily practice.","https://www.pawd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission-information"],["Admission fee","instructions on how to pay the attorney admission fee of $209.00.","https://www.pawd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission-information"],["Pro hac vice available","Local Rule 83.2 B governs pro hac vice admissions to the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.","https://www.pawd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission-information"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","The affidavit must list the bars of any state or of any United States court of which the affiant is a member in good standing.","https://www.pawd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission-information"],["Pro hac vice fee","The affiant must p ay the pro hac admission fee of $70 per attorney at the time of filing of the motion.","https://www.pawd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission-information"],["Rules effective","PAWD Local Rules of Court Effective: November 1, 2016","https://www.pawd.uscourts.gov/court-info/local-rules-and-orders/local-rules"],["Swearing-in","The admittee and movant must be present in court. The movant will orally move your admission before a United States District Judge.","https://www.pawd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission-information"]],"off":"Western District of Pennsylvania","slug":"western-district-of-pennsylvania","_state":"Pennsylvania"},{"id":"D.V.I.","arc":"Virgin Islands District Court","circuit":"3","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Member in good standing of the Virgin Islands Bar; separate routes exist for pro hac vice, special admission, and patent attorneys","ga_rule":"LRCi 83.1(b)(1)","ga_sponsor":"Motion by sponsor who is a member of the bar of the Court showing reason to know applicant is qualified","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"","ga_oath":"Must take prescribed oath to be admitted","ga_fee":"$199.00 including Certificate of Admission","phv_avail":"yes (PHV Application form exists, rev. 11/29/2012)","phv_elig":"Any attorney who is a member in good standing of the bar of any United States court or the highest court of a state, the District of Columbia or a commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States","phv_rule":"Rule 83.1(b)(2)","phv_lc":"Yes. LRCi 83.1: appearance as counsel of record filed by a member of the Court's bar; local counsel signature on documents; PHV limited to three active cases per calendar year. PHV open to attorneys admitted to any U.S. court or highest state court.","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"No more than 3 cases in any calendar year; no further admission if then admitted in 3 active cases","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$250.00","phv_ecf":"","renewal":"Each member must submit renewal application no later than February 4 each calendar year","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"","pending":"","eff":"February 1, 2026","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.vid.uscourts.gov/court-info/local-rules-and-orders","admission_url":"https://www.vid.uscourts.gov/attorneys","phv_url":"https://www.vid.uscourts.gov/forms/pro-hac-vice-application-0","fee_url":"https://www.vid.uscourts.gov/court-fees"},"conf":"H","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-05","vnote":"","fee_pay":"","cogs_age":"","swear":"","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"Attorneys admitted to the District Court bar are admitted to the Bankruptcy Court bar","q":[["Who qualifies","Any attorney who is a member in good standing of the Virgin Islands Bar may by verified application and on motion of a member of the bar of the Court and upon taking the prescribed oath be admitted as a member of the bar of the Court.","https://www.vid.uscourts.gov/sites/vid/files/local_rules/DVI%20Local%20Civil%20Revised%20Rules-Docketed.pdf"],["Sponsor","An application by an applicant for admission to the bar shall also be accompanied by a motion filed by the applicant’s sponsor, who shall be a member of the bar of the Court.","https://www.vid.uscourts.gov/sites/vid/files/local_rules/DVI%20Local%20Civil%20Revised%20Rules-Docketed.pdf"],["Oath","and upon taking the prescribed oath be admitted as a member of the bar of the Court.","https://www.vid.uscourts.gov/sites/vid/files/local_rules/DVI%20Local%20Civil%20Revised%20Rules-Docketed.pdf"],["Admission fee","Attorney Admission Fee, including a Certificate of Admission $199.00","https://www.vid.uscourts.gov/sites/vid/files/Fee%20Schedule%20Changes%20-%2010_1_2026_0.pdf"],["Pro hac vice available","(2) Appearance Pro Hac Vice; Local Counsel.","https://www.vid.uscourts.gov/sites/vid/files/local_rules/DVI%20Local%20Civil%20Revised%20Rules-Docketed.pdf"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","Any attorney who is a member in good standing of the bar of any United States court or the highest court of a state, the District of Columbia or a commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States","https://www.vid.uscourts.gov/sites/vid/files/local_rules/DVI%20Local%20Civil%20Revised%20Rules-Docketed.pdf"],["Local counsel","an appearance as counsel of record shall be filed promptly by a member of the bar of the Court (Local Counsel) upon whom all notices, orders and pleadings may be served.","https://www.vid.uscourts.gov/sites/vid/files/local_rules/DVI%20Local%20Civil%20Revised%20Rules-Docketed.pdf"],["Rules effective","Schedule of Court Fees Effective October 1, 2026","https://www.vid.uscourts.gov/sites/vid/files/Fee%20Schedule%20Changes%20-%2010_1_2026_0.pdf"],["Bankruptcy court admission","Attorneys who are admitted to the bar of the District Court for the Virgin Islands are admitted to the bar of this Court.","https://www.vid.uscourts.gov/sites/vid/files/Order_NoticeInvitingComment_251215_3-24-mc-0003.pdf"],["Who qualifies","Any attorney who is a member in good standing of the Virgin Islands Bar may by verified application and on motion of a member of the bar of the Court and upon taking the prescribed oath be admitted as a member of the bar of the Court.","https://www.vid.uscourts.gov/sites/vid/files/local_rules/DVI%20Local%20Civil%20Revised%20Rules-Docketed.pdf"]],"off":"District of the Virgin Islands","slug":"district-of-the-virgin-islands","_state":null},{"id":"D. Md.","arc":"Maryland District Court","circuit":"4","cat":"Any State AND any USDC","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Md. Supreme Court bar, or any state/DC bar AND any USDC bar","ga_rule":"LR 701","ga_sponsor":"Yes; sponsor must attend swearing-in","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"","ga_oath":"Mandatory in-person ceremony (Baltimore or Greenbelt, 2/month)","ga_fee":"$200 (admission-information page: \"Application for Admission | $200.00\")","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Civil: not available to Md. Bar members or anyone maintaining any law office in Md. (LR 101.1.b); criminal LR 201.1.b any state/USDC bar","phv_rule":"LR 101.1.b; LR 201.1.b","phv_lc":"Movant-sponsor files motion on CM/ECF","phv_res":"Yes: Md. bar member or Md. law office barred (civil)","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$100 via CM/ECF; waived for MDL, pro bono, CJA, federal govt","phv_ecf":"Request PHV e-filing permission via PACER after approval","renewal":"$75 renewal; $150 reactivation (dates via bar member search)","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"NOT FOUND | admission: requires CM/ECF registration; effective December 1, 2025; phv: Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice (LBF-F) form required; other: Electronic payments via Pay.gov; Greenbelt intake office no longer accepts cash, money orders, or certified checks (as of Dec 2025); Baltimore (410) 962-2688 or Greenbelt (301) 344-8018  (low confidence)","pending":"None found as of Oct. 5, 2026 affecting admission or pro hac vice. The July 1, 2025 change to Rule 101 concerns withdrawal of appearance.","eff":"","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/local-rules","admission_url":"https://www2.mdd.uscourts.gov/baradmapp/prerequisites.aspx","phv_url":"https://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice-admission","notice_url":"https://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/","fee_url":"https://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/fee-schedule"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-05","vnote":"","fee_pay":"payable to Clerk, U.S. District Court, either by check, money order, or credit card","cogs_age":"","swear":"","apply_url":"https://www2.mdd.uscourts.gov/baradmapp/prerequisites.aspx","phv_scope":"","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","Are you an active member in good standing of the Supreme Court of Maryland or an active member in good standing of the highest court of any state (or the District of Columbia) and also an active member in good standing of any United States District Court?","https://www2.mdd.uscourts.gov/baradmapp/prerequisites.aspx"],["Reciprocity routes","Yes. I am an active member in good standing of the highest court of any state (or the District of Columbia) and also an active member in good standing of any United States District Court.","https://www2.mdd.uscourts.gov/baradmapp/prerequisites.aspx"],["Pro hac vice available","Under Local Rule 101.1.b, out-of-state attorneys may be admitted pro hac vice to appear in civil cases pending in this Court.","https://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice-admission"],["Local counsel","The movant-sponsor then files the completed Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice on CM/ECF using the event Pro Hac Vice under Civil and Motions Related Filings .","https://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice-admission"],["Residency limits","Admission pro hac vice in civil cases is not available to any attorney who is a member of the Maryland Bar or maintains any law office in Maryland.","https://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice-admission"],["Pro hac vice fee","There is an admission fee of $100, which is paid through CM/ECF by credit/debit card or wire transfer at the time of filing the motion.","https://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice-admission"],["Fee payment","All fees are payable to Clerk, U.S. District Court , either by check, money order, or credit card.","https://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/fee-schedule"],["Application link","Before you begin your online application:","https://www2.mdd.uscourts.gov/baradmapp/prerequisites.aspx"]],"off":"District of Maryland","slug":"district-of-maryland","_state":"Maryland"},{"id":"E.D.N.C.","arc":"North Carolina Eastern District Court","circuit":"4","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"North Carolina State Bar only","ga_rule":"LCvR 83.1; LCrR 57.1","ga_sponsor":"Must be sponsored by two attorneys admitted to the Court's bar who can attest to good character","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"Certificate of good standing issued within four months of application (for Middle/Western District members, in lieu of sponsorship)","ga_oath":"Must register for admission ceremony; process incomplete until oath administered; must be sworn in by a U.S. District, Magistrate, or Bankruptcy Judge","ga_fee":"$229.00 admission fee","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"out-of-state attorneys making a special appearance in the District","phv_rule":"LCvR 83.1 (not read)","phv_lc":"Local counsel email required on PHV form","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$100 per case (pay by phone/check)","phv_ecf":"","renewal":"","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"admission: see Attorney Admission document (December 2023); other: Attorney Training Manual available; Court Fees page lists applicable charges; PACER fee increase beginning January 1, 2027  (low confidence)","pending":"","eff":"Local Civil Rules 2023; amendments eff. May 31, 2023 (page); may be stale","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.nced.uscourts.gov/rules/Default.aspx","admission_url":"https://www.nced.uscourts.gov/attorney/Default.aspx","phv_url":"https://www.nced.uscourts.gov/attorney/phv.aspx","fee_url":"http://www.uscourts.gov/FormsAndFees/Fees/DistrictCourtMiscellaneousFeeSchedule.aspx"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"","fee_pay":"The complete application packet and $229.00 admission fee may be delivered personally to the Clerk's Office or mailed to the U.S. District Court","cogs_age":"within four months of the application","swear":"being sworn in by a U.S. District, Magistrate, or Bankruptcy Judge","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"per case","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","The Petitioner respectfully certifies unto the Court that the Petitioner is a member in good standing of the bar of the Supreme Court of North Carolina","https://www.nced.uscourts.gov/pdfs/forms/attorneyAdmissionApplicationMemo.pdf"],["Reciprocity routes","Applicants who are members of the bar of the Middle or Western Districts of North Carolina may submit a copy of the original certificate of admission to that Court or a certificate of good standing that has been issued with in four months of the application, in lieu of sponsorship and being sworn.","https://www.nced.uscourts.gov/pdfs/forms/attorneyAdmissionApplicationMemo.pdf"],["Admission rule","Th e requirements for admission to the Eastern District of North Carolina are fully explained in Local Civil Rule 83.1.","https://www.nced.uscourts.gov/pdfs/forms/attorneyAdmissionApplicationMemo.pdf"],["Sponsor","Each applicant must be sponsored by two attorneys who are admitted to the Court’s bar and can attest to his/her good character.","https://www.nced.uscourts.gov/pdfs/forms/attorneyAdmissionApplicationMemo.pdf"],["Good standing certificate","or a certificate of good standing that has been issued with in four months of the application, in lieu of sponsorship and being sworn.","https://www.nced.uscourts.gov/pdfs/forms/attorneyAdmissionApplicationMemo.pdf"],["Oath","After receiving notice of approval, the applicant must register for an admission ceremony, and the process is incomplete until the oath has been administered.","https://www.nced.uscourts.gov/pdfs/forms/attorneyAdmissionApplicationMemo.pdf"],["Admission fee","The complete application packet and $229.00 admi ssion fee may be delivered personally to the Clerk’s Office or mailed to the U.S. District Court, P. O. Box 25670, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611.","https://www.nced.uscourts.gov/pdfs/forms/attorneyAdmissionApplicationMemo.pdf"],["Pro hac vice available","Please enter the case(s) to which the Pro Hac Vice motion applies:","https://www.nced.uscourts.gov/attorney/phv.aspx"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","to better meet the needs of the Eastern District bar as well as out-of-state attorneys making a special appearance in the District.","https://www.nced.uscourts.gov/attorney/Default.aspx"],["Pro hac vice fee","Please call (919.645.1700) with a credit card payment or mail in your check payment of $100.00 per case after submitting the form below.","https://www.nced.uscourts.gov/attorney/phv.aspx"],["Rules effective","These amendments are effective May 31, 2023.","https://www.nced.uscourts.gov/rules/Default.aspx"],["Swearing-in","The applicant may not practice in this court until either being sworn in by a U.S. District, Magistrate, or Bankruptcy Judge or submitting a certificate of good standing","https://www.nced.uscourts.gov/pdfs/forms/attorneyAdmissionApplicationMemo.pdf"],["Application link","An application is available at the Clerk’s Office in any division or at www.nced.uscourts.gov.","https://www.nced.uscourts.gov/pdfs/forms/attorneyAdmissionApplicationMemo.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee covers","or mail in your check payment of $100.00 per case after submitting the form below.","https://www.nced.uscourts.gov/attorney/phv.aspx"],["Admission route","The applicant must provide a North Carolina State Bar number.","https://www.nced.uscourts.gov/pdfs/forms/attorneyAdmissionApplicationMemo.pdf"]],"off":"Eastern District of North Carolina","slug":"eastern-district-of-north-carolina","_state":"North Carolina"},{"id":"M.D.N.C.","arc":"North Carolina Middle District Court","circuit":"4","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Active or emeritus member of N.C. State Bar in good standing; LR 83.1(b)","ga_rule":"LR 83.1(b)","ga_sponsor":"None mentioned","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"Option II (already admitted E.D./W.D.N.C.): upload certificate of admission/good standing","ga_oath":"Option I: in open court; Option II: no appearance","ga_fee":"$199","phv_avail":"Yes: special appearance (LR 83.1(d))","phv_elig":"Good standing in a state high court or D.C. bar","phv_rule":"LR 83.1(d)","phv_lc":"Required: \"in association with a member of the bar of this Court\"","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"Likely $25 (fee page: \"Notice of Special Appearance\" $25; rule cross-refs LR 5.3(c)(1)); confirm","phv_ecf":"Must register as CM/ECF filing user; file Notice of Special Appearance","renewal":"","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"admission: follows district court admission; other: Local Rules and Orders available; Fees Schedule available  (low confidence)","pending":"","eff":"June 1, 2026","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.ncmd.uscourts.gov/local-rules-and-orders","admission_url":"https://www.ncmd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission","fee_url":"https://www.ncmd.uscourts.gov/court-fees"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"","fee_pay":"","cogs_age":"","swear":"appear in open court in this district to take the oath","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","must be an active or emeritus member of the North Carolina State Bar in good standing","https://www.ncmd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission"],["Reciprocity routes","If you have been admitted to the United States District Court in the Eastern or Western District of North Carolina, you must submit your request for admission to practice via the applicant's updated individual PACER.gov account","https://www.ncmd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission"],["Admission rule","must meet all the requirements of Local Rule 83.1(b) of the Local Rules of the Middle District of North Carolina","https://www.ncmd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission"],["Good standing certificate","Applicants must upload the Certificate of Admission (or Certificate of Good Standing) from the Eastern or Western District during the Attorney Admissions and E-File Registration.","https://www.ncmd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission"],["Oath","If you have never been admitted to the United States District Court in the Eastern or Western District of North Carolina, you must appear in open court in this district to take the oath.","https://www.ncmd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission"],["Admission fee","There is a fee of $199.00 for Attorney Admissions to the Middle District of North Carolina.","https://www.ncmd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission"],["Rules effective","Local Civil Rules - Effective June 1, 2026","https://www.ncmd.uscourts.gov/local-rules-and-orders"],["Swearing-in","you must appear in open court in this district to take the oath.","https://www.ncmd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission"]],"off":"Middle District of North Carolina","slug":"middle-district-of-north-carolina","_state":"North Carolina"},{"id":"W.D.N.C.","arc":"North Carolina Western District Court","circuit":"4","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Member in good standing of N.C. State Bar","ga_rule":"LCvR 83.1","ga_sponsor":"","ga_exam":"No exam; ECF training required or certify completed elsewhere","ga_cogs":"copy of the Order admitting you to practice in the Eastern or Middle Districts or a Certificate of Good Standing required for E.D.N.C./M.D.N.C. admittees","ga_oath":"In open court (Charlotte may administer in Clerk's Office)","ga_fee":"$300","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Discretionary; see Standing Civil Order","phv_rule":"LR 83.1","phv_lc":"Local counsel registered for e-filing required","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$300 per application granted","phv_ecf":"Local counsel must be registered to file electronically","renewal":"","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"admission: follows district court admission; other: NCWB Local Rules PDF available (last updated September 2021); Administrative Orders available separately  (low confidence)","pending":"AI Standing Order updated July 29, 2026","eff":"December 1, 2022","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.ncwd.uscourts.gov/court-info/local-rules-and-orders/local-rules","admission_url":"https://www.ncwd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions","phv_url":"https://www.ncwd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/general/ProHacViceForm.pdf","notice_url":"https://www.ncwd.uscourts.gov/court-alerts","fee_url":"https://www.ncwd.uscourts.gov/court-fees"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-05","vnote":"","fee_pay":"check or money order payable to Clerk, U.S. District Court","cogs_age":"","swear":"taking the prescribed oath in open court","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"for each special admission or whenever Pro Hac Vice is granted","phv_form":"https://www.ncwd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/general/ProHacViceForm.pdf","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","Any lawyer who is a member in good standing of the North Carolina State Bar is eligible for admission to the bar of this court, which admission shall be granted as a matter of course upon payment of a fee in the amount of $300.00 and upon taking the prescribed oath in open court.","https://www.ncwd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Reciprocity routes","Attorneys already admitted to the bars of either the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina or the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina may be admitted to the bar of this court upon tendering the application and fees required by this rule,","https://www.ncwd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Exam or course","To establish an ECF account, an attorney must complete ECF training made available in this district or certify that they have completed training in another federal district.","https://www.ncwd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Oath","upon taking the prescribed oath in open court.","https://www.ncwd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Admission fee","upon payment of a fee in the amount of $300.00 and upon taking the prescribed oath in open court.","https://www.ncwd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Pro hac vice available","Motions for special appearance pro hac vice shall be submitted to the Court upon the forms prescribed by this court (see form below).","https://www.ncwd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","Applicant is a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of the State or of the District of Columbia where Applicant regularly practices law","https://www.ncwd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/general/ProHacViceForm.pdf"],["Pro hac vice rule","Pro Hac Vice Admission $300.00 for each application granted (LR 83.1)","https://www.ncwd.uscourts.gov/court-fees"],["Local counsel","The motion shall be filed electronically by local counsel who must be registered to file electronically.","https://www.ncwd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Pro hac vice fee","All counsel, except those representing governmental agencies, must pay a fee in the amount of $300.00 for each special admission or whenever Pro Hac Vice is granted.","https://www.ncwd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Fee payment","along with the $300.00 fee. Please make check or money order payable to Clerk, U.S. District Court.","https://www.ncwd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Swearing-in","which admission shall be granted as a matter of course upon payment of a fee in the amount of $300.00 and upon taking the prescribed oath in open court.","https://www.ncwd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Pro hac vice form","https://www.ncwd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/general/ProHacViceForm.pdf","https://www.ncwd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/general/ProHacViceForm.pdf"]],"off":"Western District of North Carolina","slug":"western-district-of-north-carolina","_state":"North Carolina"},{"id":"D.S.C.","arc":"South Carolina District Court","circuit":"4","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"South Carolina Bar (court page); LR 83.I.02 text unread","ga_rule":"Local Civ. Rule 83.I.01-83.I.03 (D.S.C.)","ga_sponsor":"Written application must contain certification of two attorneys who are members in good standing of the bar of this court","ga_exam":"Must have studied Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure, Federal Rules of Evidence, SC Rules of Professional Conduct, and Local Civil and Criminal Rules","ga_cogs":"Must be a member in good standing of the bar of the South Carolina Supreme Court","ga_oath":"Applicant is presented to the district court for taking the required oath","ga_fee":"$350 per court admission page; $199 per application form - conflict","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Member in good standing of the bar of a United States district court and the bar of the highest court of any state or the District of Columbia","phv_rule":"Local Civ. Rule 83.I.05 (D.S.C.)","phv_lc":"Yes; associated local counsel must attend pretrial conferences, hearings, trials","phv_res":"Limited to occasional appearances by attorneys who do not conduct a substantial portion of their practices in this district","phv_caps":"Limited to occasional appearances by attorneys who do not conduct a substantial portion of their practices in this district","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$350","phv_ecf":"","renewal":"","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"","pending":"","eff":"","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.scd.uscourts.gov/navtop/rules.asp","admission_url":"https://www.scd.uscourts.gov/Attorney/admission.asp","phv_url":"https://www.scd.uscourts.gov/Attorney/admission.asp"},"conf":"M","ver":"yes (eligibility)","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"VERIFIED 2026-10-02 VERBATIM (Local Civil Rule 83.I.02, rev. Feb. 2023): \"A member in good standing of the bar of the South Carolina Supreme Court is eligible for admission to the bar of this court.\" 83.I.03 requires certification of study of federal and SC rules and completion of the Rule 403 trial experiences (or a qualifying clerkship). PHV terms not yet checked verbatim. Source: scd.uscourts.gov/Rules/Civil%20Rules%20-%20Current.pdf","fee_pay":"fee of $199 made payable to the Clerk of Court","cogs_age":"","swear":"presented to the district court for taking the required oath","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"Admission to practice before the district court is a prerequisite to practice in the bankruptcy division","q":[["Who qualifies","A member in good standing of the bar of the South Carolina Supreme Court is eligible for admission to the bar of this court.","https://www.scd.uscourts.gov/Rules/Civil%20Rules%20-%20Current.pdf"],["Admission rule","those attorneys hereafter admitted as prescribed by Local Civ. Rule 83.I.01- 83.I.03 (D.S.C.).","https://www.scd.uscourts.gov/Rules/Civil%20Rules%20-%20Current.pdf"],["Sponsor","In addition to these certifications, the written application shall contain the certification of two attorneys who are members in good standing of the bar of this court that, to the best of their knowledge, information, and belief, the applicant is of good moral character","https://www.scd.uscourts.gov/Rules/Civil%20Rules%20-%20Current.pdf"],["Exam or course","Has studied the Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure, the Federal Rules of Evidence, the South Carolina Rules of Professional Conduct (Rule 407 of the South Carolina Appellate Court Rules), and the Local Civil and Criminal Rules of this court.","https://www.scd.uscourts.gov/Rules/Civil%20Rules%20-%20Current.pdf"],["Oath","Before being presented to the district court for taking the required oath, an applicant for admission shall certify in a written application that such applicant:","https://www.scd.uscourts.gov/Rules/Civil%20Rules%20-%20Current.pdf"],["Admission fee","Return the completed application, accompanied by a fee of $199 made payable to the Clerk of Court.","https://www.scd.uscourts.gov/Attorney/admission.asp"],["Pro hac vice available","any person who is a member in good standing of the bar of a United States district court and the bar of the highest court of any state or the District of Columbia may be permitted to appear in a particular matter in association","https://www.scd.uscourts.gov/Rules/Civil%20Rules%20-%20Current.pdf"],["Pro hac vice rule","Appearances by Attorneys not Admitted in the District (Local Rule 83.I.05)","https://www.scd.uscourts.gov/Attorney/admission.asp"],["Local counsel","Unless excused by the court, the associated local counsel shall be present at all pretrial conferences, hearings, and trials and may, but is not required, to attend discovery proceedings","https://www.scd.uscourts.gov/Rules/Civil%20Rules%20-%20Current.pdf"],["Residency limits","This rule is intended to allow for occasional appearances by attorneys who do not conduct a substantial portion of their practices in this district.","https://www.scd.uscourts.gov/Rules/Civil%20Rules%20-%20Current.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee","shall be accompanied by an application fee of three hundred and fifty dollars ($350)","https://www.scd.uscourts.gov/Attorney/admission.asp"],["Bankruptcy court admission","Admission to practice before the district court is a prerequisite to practice in the bankruptcy division.","https://www.scd.uscourts.gov/Rules/Civil%20Rules%20-%20Current.pdf"]],"off":"District of South Carolina","slug":"district-of-south-carolina","_state":"South Carolina"},{"id":"E.D. Va.","arc":"Virginia Eastern District Court","circuit":"4","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Virginia State Bar only","ga_rule":"LCvR 83.1; LCrR 57.4","ga_sponsor":"","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"","ga_oath":"","ga_fee":"$199 (application letter rev. 12/15/2025; Richmond form rev. June 8, 2026 also states $199)","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Foreign attorney","phv_rule":"LCvR 83.1; LCrR 57.4","phv_lc":"Requires a member of the bar of this Court to certify and petition for admission","phv_res":"Applicant must certify that the federal court in the district where applicant maintains office extends similar pro hac vice privilege to E.D. Va. members","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$75 per attorney per case","phv_ecf":"","renewal":"","cle":"","bk_rule":"LBR 2090-1","bk_dep":"admission: must be member of bar for U.S. District Court for E.D. Va. or W.D. Va.; as of 2019 requirement; submit Application to Qualify in paper form; Western District of Virginia attorneys submit certificates of good standing from both courts; phv: Before November 16, 2020 admission may request reinstatement by submitting PDF of Pro Hac Vice Order of Admission to AdmissionQuestion@vaeb.uscourts.gov; Law students (3rd year) may apply separately; Foreign attorneys may apply pro hac vice; other: Government attorneys use Certification of Qualifying Government Employment form; Email AdmissionQuestion@vaeb.uscourts.gov for questions; phone calls discouraged  (low confidence)","pending":"","eff":"December 1, 2024 (last amended per page)","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.vaed.uscourts.gov/court-info/local-rules-and-orders","admission_url":"https://www.vaed.uscourts.gov/attorney-forms","phv_url":"https://www.vaed.uscourts.gov/attorney-forms","fee_url":"https://www.vaed.uscourts.gov/court-fees"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-05","vnote":"","fee_pay":"","cogs_age":"","swear":"","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"per attorney, per case","phv_form":"https://www.vaed.uscourts.gov/sites/vaed/files/Pro_Hac_Vice_Application_FORM.pdf","bk_adm":"","q":[["Pro hac vice available","APPLICATION TO QUALIFY AS A FOREIGN ATTORNEY UNDER LOCAL CIVIL RULE 83.1(E) AND LOCAL CRIMINAL RULE 57.4(E)","https://www.vaed.uscourts.gov/sites/vaed/files/Pro_Hac_Vice_Application_FORM.pdf"],["Local counsel","I, the undersigned, do certify that I am a member of the bar of this Court, not related to the applicant; that I know the applicant personally","https://www.vaed.uscourts.gov/sites/vaed/files/Pro_Hac_Vice_Application_FORM.pdf"],["Residency limits","I certify that the rules of the federal court in the district in which I maintain my office extend a similar pro hac vice admission privilege to members of the bar of the Eastern District of Virginia.","https://www.vaed.uscourts.gov/sites/vaed/files/Pro_Hac_Vice_Application_FORM.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee","Pro Hac Vice Admission Fee (per attorney, per case) - $75.00","https://www.vaed.uscourts.gov/court-fees"],["Pro hac vice form","https://www.vaed.uscourts.gov/sites/vaed/files/Pro_Hac_Vice_Application_FORM.pdf","https://www.vaed.uscourts.gov/sites/vaed/files/Pro_Hac_Vice_Application_FORM.pdf"],["Admission fee","The $188.00 admission fee is due at the time of admission.","https://www.vaed.uscourts.gov/sites/vaed/files/Norfolk_Attorney_Admission_Application_Letter-9-29-2022.pdf"]],"off":"Eastern District of Virginia","slug":"eastern-district-of-virginia","_state":"Virginia"},{"id":"W.D. Va.","arc":"Virginia Western District Court","circuit":"4","cat":"Specific Jurisdiction","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Active or emeritus member of Virginia State Bar in good standing; or E.D. Va. member with E.D. Va. good-standing certificate (fee waived)","ga_rule":"Local Rule 6","ga_sponsor":"Certificate from two court members re character","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"Yes - E.D. Va. attorneys must file a certificate of good standing","ga_oath":"Via oath, before fee payment","ga_fee":"$199","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Attorneys seeking admission for the conduct of a case pending before the court","phv_rule":"Local Rule 6(d)","phv_lc":"","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$100 motion fee","phv_ecf":"Notice of appearance forthwith after approval; NextGen e-filer registration","renewal":"","cle":"","bk_rule":"LBR 2090-1(e)(2)","bk_dep":"admission: must satisfy Local Rule 2090-1(e)(2) before pro hac vice admission; then complete Pro Hac Vice Registration Form from ECF/Training section; phv: Email completed registration form in Adobe PDF to Catherine_James@vawb.uscourts.gov with case numbers; Submit e-file request through PACER as pro hac vice attorney; Attorney becomes party to case upon approval; receives electronic notices; other: PACER registration required for e-filing  (low confidence)","pending":"None found as of Oct. 5, 2026. A Local Rules Advisory Committee was appointed (S.O. 2026-10); no proposed text located.","eff":"","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.vawd.uscourts.gov/court-information/local-rules-and-standing-orders/","admission_url":"https://www.vawd.uscourts.gov/attorneys/attorney-admissions/","phv_url":"https://www.vawd.uscourts.gov/attorneys/pro-hac-vice-admission/","notice_url":"https://www.vawd.uscourts.gov/","fee_url":"https://www.vawd.uscourts.gov/court-information/fee-schedule/"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-05","vnote":"","fee_pay":"pay the Admission Fee online via PACER account using Pay Admission Fee link prior to taking oath","cogs_age":"","swear":"","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","Attorneys seeking to practice before the U.S. District Court of the Western District of Virginia must be an active or emeritus member of the Virginia State Bar in good standing and must meet all the requirements of Local Rule 6.","https://www.vawd.uscourts.gov/attorneys/attorney-admissions/"],["Reciprocity routes","Pursuant to Local Rule 6(c), any attorney admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia is permitted to practice in this Court upon the filing of a certificate of good standing from the Clerk of the Eastern District of Virginia.","https://www.vawd.uscourts.gov/attorneys/attorney-admissions/"],["Admission rule","must meet all the requirements of Local Rule 6.","https://www.vawd.uscourts.gov/attorneys/attorney-admissions/"],["Sponsor","The request for admission must include an uploaded certificate of at least 2 members of this court, that they are acquainted with the applicant and that the applicant is of good character and ethical conduct.","https://www.vawd.uscourts.gov/attorneys/attorney-admissions/"],["Oath","The admission fee is to be paid prior to taking the oath of admission.","https://www.vawd.uscourts.gov/attorneys/attorney-admissions/"],["Pro hac vice available","Attorneys seeking pro hac vice admission before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia for the conduct of a case pending before the court must meet all the requirements of Local Rule 6(d).","https://www.vawd.uscourts.gov/attorneys/pro-hac-vice-admission/"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","Attorneys seeking pro hac vice admission before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia for the conduct of a case pending before the court","https://www.vawd.uscourts.gov/attorneys/pro-hac-vice-admission/"],["Pro hac vice rule","must meet all the requirements of Local Rule 6(d).","https://www.vawd.uscourts.gov/attorneys/pro-hac-vice-admission/"],["Fee payment","Once payment has been requested, the attorney may pay the Admission Fee online. To do so, first log into your PACER account and then use the following link Pay Admission Fee .","https://www.vawd.uscourts.gov/attorneys/attorney-admissions/"]],"off":"Western District of Virginia","slug":"western-district-of-virginia","_state":"Virginia"},{"id":"N.D. W. Va.","arc":"West Virginia Northern District Court","circuit":"4","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"WV Supreme Court of Appeals bar member in good standing (VERBATIM on page)","ga_rule":"LR Gen P 83.01","ga_sponsor":"Motion of a permanent member of WVND bar","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"$21 certificate of good standing fee listed; whether required NOT FOUND","ga_oath":"Applicant shall take the attorney's admission oath or affirmation, sign the attorneys' register and pay the admission fee if motion granted.","ga_fee":"$223 (fee page)","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"A person not licensed/admitted in West Virginia who is duly licensed to be admitted before a court of record of general jurisdiction in any other state or country or D.C. and in good standing, but not admitted to N.D.W.Va. bar.","phv_rule":"LR Gen P 83.02 (page cites Rule 83.02)","phv_lc":"Applicant shall be associated with an active member in good standing of the state bar having a West Virginia office who shall be responsible local attorney.","phv_res":"Responsible local attorney must maintain an actual physical office in West Virginia as primary daily practice office.","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$200","phv_ecf":"","renewal":"","cle":"","bk_rule":"Not stated; wvnb PHV page has bankruptcy/adversary PHV application forms","bk_dep":"wvnb PHV page: separate PHV applications for bankruptcy and adversary cases; no fee/local counsel stated | admission: follows district court admission; phv: Two application forms available: Application to Proceed Pro Hac Vice in Bankruptcy Case and Application to Proceed Pro Hac Vice in Adversary Case; Non-West Virginia attorneys can monitor cases without pro hac vice by modifying CM/ECF account settings; other: See WVN District Court Attorney Admission Information Page for additional guidance  (low confidence)","pending":"","eff":"","urls":{"rules_url":"http://www.wvnd.uscourts.gov/sites/wvnd/files/NDWV%20Local%20Rules%202018%20MASTER.pdf","admission_url":"https://www.wvnd.uscourts.gov/attorney-info","phv_url":"https://www.wvnd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice-forms","fee_url":"https://www.wvnd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission-fee-information"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"","fee_pay":"","cogs_age":"","swear":"","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"Each pro hac vice admission requires payment of a $200.00 fee.","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","Any person admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia and in good standing as a member of its bar is eligible for admission as a permanent member of the bar of this Court.","http://www.wvnd.uscourts.gov/sites/wvnd/files/NDWV%20Local%20Rules%202018%20MASTER.pdf"],["Admission rule","LR Gen P 83.01. Permanent Members of Bar of Court.","http://www.wvnd.uscourts.gov/sites/wvnd/files/NDWV%20Local%20Rules%202018%20MASTER.pdf"],["Sponsor","An eligible attorney may be admitted as a permanent member of the bar of this Court upon motion of a permanent member who shall sign the register of attorneys with the person admitted.","http://www.wvnd.uscourts.gov/sites/wvnd/files/NDWV%20Local%20Rules%202018%20MASTER.pdf"],["Oath","If the motion for admission is granted, the applicant shall take the attorney’s admission oath or affirmation, sign the attorneys’ register and pay the admission fee.","http://www.wvnd.uscourts.gov/sites/wvnd/files/NDWV%20Local%20Rules%202018%20MASTER.pdf"],["Pro hac vice available","In order to appear in a particular matter without becoming a member of the bar of this Court, counsel must be duly licensed to be admitted to practice before a court of record of general jurisdiction in any other state or country or in the District of Columbia.","https://www.wvnd.uscourts.gov/attorney-info"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","has been duly licensed to be admitted to practice before a court of record of general jurisdiction in any other state or country or in the District of Columbia, and when that person is in good standing as a member of the bar of such jurisdiction","http://www.wvnd.uscourts.gov/sites/wvnd/files/NDWV%20Local%20Rules%202018%20MASTER.pdf"],["Local counsel","The applicant shall be associated with an active member in good standing of the state bar, having an office for the transaction of business within the State of West Virginia","http://www.wvnd.uscourts.gov/sites/wvnd/files/NDWV%20Local%20Rules%202018%20MASTER.pdf"],["Residency limits","To be a responsible local attorney, the local attorney must maintain an actual physical office equipped to conduct the practice of law in the State of West Virginia","http://www.wvnd.uscourts.gov/sites/wvnd/files/NDWV%20Local%20Rules%202018%20MASTER.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee","Each pro hac vice admission requires payment of a $200.00 fee.","https://www.wvnd.uscourts.gov/attorney-info"]],"off":"Northern District of West Virginia","slug":"northern-district-of-west-virginia","_state":"West Virginia"},{"id":"S.D. W. Va.","arc":"West Virginia Southern District Court","circuit":"4","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"West Virginia State Bar only","ga_rule":"LR Civ P 83.1; LR Cr P 44.1","ga_sponsor":"Sponsoring attorney motion form or Statement of Eligibility for Group Admission Ceremony; sponsor must appear and move orally at ceremony","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"","ga_oath":"Required (page); language NOT FOUND","ga_fee":"$199","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"","phv_rule":"LR Civ P 83.6; LR Cr P 44.6","phv_lc":"Sponsoring attorney files Statement of Visiting Attorney form","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"Must pay WV State Bar PHV fee first, payable to State Bar","phv_fee":"$50 per appearance (court)","phv_ecf":"","renewal":"","cle":"","bk_rule":"Bankr. LR 2090-1","bk_dep":"PHV before bankruptcy court requires qualifying under SDWV LR Civ P 83.6; Statement of Visiting Attorney and Designation of Local Counsel for Bankruptcy Matters filed with district clerk; $50 | admission: Must qualify under District Court local rules; pro hac vice fee $50; local counsel required; Statement of Visiting Attorney filed with District Court Clerk; phv: Designation of local counsel required; motion filed with district court; must be admitted or approved on pro hac vice basis; phv_fee: $50  (low confidence)","pending":"","eff":"12/01/2023","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.wvsd.uscourts.gov/court-info/local-rules-and-orders","admission_url":"https://www.wvsd.uscourts.gov/attorneys/attorney-admissions","phv_url":"https://www.wvsd.uscourts.gov/attorneys/attorney-admissions","fee_url":"https://www.wvsd.uscourts.gov/court-info/fees-and-post-judgment-interest-rates"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"","fee_pay":"","cogs_age":"","swear":"appear at the admission ceremony and make an oral motion","apply_url":"https://pacer.uscourts.gov/","phv_scope":"$50.00 per appearance","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Sponsor","Note: The Sponsoring Attorney noted on the form is required to appear at the admission ceremony and make an oral motion.","https://www.wvsd.uscourts.gov/attorneys/attorney-admissions"],["Admission fee","The fee for permanent attorney admission to practice before the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia is $199.00 .","https://www.wvsd.uscourts.gov/attorneys/attorney-admissions"],["Pro hac vice available","The attorney shall be permitted to appear as a Visiting Attorney in a particular case in association with a Sponsoring Attorney and the Sponsoring Attorney shall file the Statement of Visiting Attorney form available on this Court’s website.","https://www.wvsd.uscourts.gov/attorneys/attorney-admissions"],["Pro hac vice fee","The fee for a visiting attorney to practice before the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia is $50.00 per appearance.","https://www.wvsd.uscourts.gov/attorneys/attorney-admissions"],["Rules effective","DISTRICT COURT FEES (Effective 12/01/2023)","https://www.wvsd.uscourts.gov/sites/wvsd/files/DISTRICT%20COURT%20FEES%20-%2012-01-2023%20FINAL.pdf"],["Swearing-in","The Sponsoring Attorney noted on the form is required to appear at the admission ceremony and make an oral motion.","https://www.wvsd.uscourts.gov/attorneys/attorney-admissions"],["Application link","If you do not have a PACER account, create a PACER account at: https://pacer.uscourts.gov/","https://www.wvsd.uscourts.gov/attorneys/attorney-admissions"],["Admission route","Any person who is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia and who is in good standing as a member of its bar, is eligible for admission as a member of the bar of this court.","https://www.courtrules.net/courts/federal/southern-district-west-virginia/local-rules/lr-civ-p-83-1"]],"off":"Southern District of West Virginia","slug":"southern-district-of-west-virginia","_state":"West Virginia"},{"id":"E.D. La.","arc":"Louisiana Eastern District Court","circuit":"5","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Member in good standing of Supreme Court of Louisiana (VERBATIM-ish, FAQ)","ga_rule":"LR 83.2; 83.2.2","ga_sponsor":"Presented by member of the bar per LR 83.2","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"","ga_oath":"Taken in person before this court; not authorized before out-of-state federal judge","ga_fee":"$199 admission + $45 triennial dues (first-year $244, reduced $15 per elapsed year of cycle)","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Member in good standing of any U.S. court bar or highest state court; ineligible for this court's bar","phv_rule":"LR 83.2.5; 83.2.7","phv_lc":"Required; local counsel files motion and signs all filings","phv_res":"None stated","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"Certificate from judge/clerk of admitting court (good standing); EDLA Consent to Electronic Filing; sworn statement disclosing discipline/criminal charges","phv_fee":"$100 per attorney","phv_ecf":"Individual PACER account; request e-filing with PHV request","renewal":"Triennial registration statement, $45; update within 30 days of contact change","cle":"Not mentioned","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"admission: Must be admitted to U.S. District Court for E.D. La. or admitted pro hac vice; PACER ID/password required for e-filing; phv: Must be admitted to practice in U.S. District Court or pro hac vice basis; link to district court bar admission portal provided  (low confidence)","pending":"","eff":"12/1/2023","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.laed.uscourts.gov/rules-and-orders","admission_url":"https://www.laed.uscourts.gov/attorney-information/admissions-registration","phv_url":"https://www.laed.uscourts.gov/attorney-information/pro-hac-vice","fee_url":"https://www.laed.uscourts.gov/CASES/fee.htm"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"","fee_pay":"Checks payable to Clerk, U.S. District Court, paid at time of admission","cogs_age":"","swear":"Admissions held in open court with personal presence and presentation by Bar member","apply_url":"http://www.laed.uscourts.gov/forms/all-forms/attorney_reg","phv_scope":"per attorney","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Admission rule","They should also make arrangements to be presented by a member of the Bar of this Court in accordance with Local Rule 83.2.","https://www.laed.uscourts.gov/attorney-information/admissions-registration"],["Admission fee","An admission fee of $199.00 is payable at the time of admission along with an additional $45 fee for triennial dues. In the first year of the three-year dues cycle (2026, 2029, etc.), the total amount due is $244.","https://www.laed.uscourts.gov/attorney-information/admissions-registration"],["Pro hac vice available","may, upon written motion of counsel of record who is a member of the bar of this court , by ex parte order, be permitted to appear and participate as co-counsel in a particular case.","https://www.laed.uscourts.gov/attorney-information/pro-hac-vice"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","any member in good standing of the bar of any court of the United States or of the highest court of any state and who is ineligible to become a member of the bar of this court","https://www.laed.uscourts.gov/attorney-information/pro-hac-vice"],["Pro hac vice rule","In accordance with local civil rule LR83.2.5","https://www.laed.uscourts.gov/attorney-information/pro-hac-vice"],["Local counsel","except that all documents filed with the court also require the signature of local counsel with whom the attorney is associated.","https://www.laed.uscourts.gov/attorney-information/pro-hac-vice"],["Pro hac vice fee","Admission to practice pro hac vice, per attorney $100.00","https://www.laed.uscourts.gov/CASES/fee.htm"],["Renewal","An admission fee of $199.00 is payable at the time of admission along with an additional $45 fee for triennial dues.","https://www.laed.uscourts.gov/attorney-information/admissions-registration"],["Fee payment","That total amount may be reduced thereafter by $15 for each elapsed year in the cycle. Checks should be made payable to Clerk, U.S. District Court.","https://www.laed.uscourts.gov/attorney-information/admissions-registration"],["Swearing-in","Admissions are held in open court at approximately 9:00 a.m. every Wednesday.","https://www.laed.uscourts.gov/attorney-information/admissions-registration"],["Application link","Petition for Admission to Practice Packet may be found at: http://www.laed.uscourts.gov/forms/all-forms/attorney_reg","https://www.laed.uscourts.gov/attorney-information/admissions-registration"]],"off":"Eastern District of Louisiana","slug":"eastern-district-of-louisiana","_state":"Louisiana"},{"id":"M.D. La.","arc":"Louisiana Middle District Court","circuit":"5","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Member in good standing of Supreme Court of Louisiana (VERBATIM)","ga_rule":"","ga_sponsor":"Two attorneys each sign affidavit; one signs Motion for Admission","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"Issued by La. Supreme Court within 6 months, raised seal","ga_oath":"","ga_fee":"$199.00 Attorney Admission; $15.00 per year Bench Bar Fee paid triennially ($45.00)","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"","phv_rule":"LR 83(b)(8) per FAQ (visiting attorneys)","phv_lc":"","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$100.00 per attorney, per case","phv_ecf":"Motion in specific case, then register ECF account via PACER","renewal":"$15.00 per year Bench Bar Fee, paid triennially ($45.00)","cle":"","bk_rule":"Local Rule 2090","bk_dep":"Attorney should be admitted to MDLA district bar except as allowed by LBR 2090; PHV details NOT FOUND | admission: Must be admitted to Bar of U.S. District Court for M.D. La.  (low confidence)","pending":"","eff":"","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.lamd.uscourts.gov/court-info/local-rules-and-orders","admission_url":"https://www.lamd.uscourts.gov/attorney-info","phv_url":"https://www.lamd.uscourts.gov/attorney-faqs","fee_url":"https://www.lamd.uscourts.gov/fee-schedule"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"","fee_pay":"cashier's check, law firm check, money order, VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and Diner's Club; checks payable to \"U.S. Courts\"; No personal checks or cash","cogs_age":"within the last 6 months","swear":"","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"per attorney, per case","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","Any member in good standing of the bar of the Supreme Court of Louisiana is eligible for admission to the bar of this court.","https://www.lamd.uscourts.gov/attorney-faqs"],["Sponsor","Only two attorneys are needed to complete the information on page 3. Each attorney should sign an affidavit, and one of those attorneys can sign the Motion for Admission.","https://www.lamd.uscourts.gov/attorney-faqs"],["Good standing certificate","No. The certificate of Good Standing MUST be issued by the Louisiana Supreme Court within the last 6 months and must have a raised seal.","https://www.lamd.uscourts.gov/attorney-faqs"],["Admission fee","Bench Bar Fee ($15.00 per year, paid triennially) 45.00 Attorney Admission 199.00","https://www.lamd.uscourts.gov/fee-schedule"],["Pro hac vice available","For requirements to enroll pro hac vice please see Rule 83(b)(8) of the Local Rules for the Middle District of Louisiana regarding visiting attorneys.","https://www.lamd.uscourts.gov/attorney-faqs"],["Pro hac vice fee","Pro Hac Vice motion (per attorney, per case) 100.00","https://www.lamd.uscourts.gov/fee-schedule"],["Renewal","Bench Bar Fee ($15.00 per year, paid triennially) 45.00","https://www.lamd.uscourts.gov/fee-schedule"],["Fee payment","cashier's check, law firm check, money order, VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and Diner's Club. Payments for file retrievals, certifications, and searches can also be made online via Pay.gov . No personal checks or cash are accepted. All checks are to be payable to \"U.S. Courts.\"","https://www.lamd.uscourts.gov/fee-schedule"],["Certificate age limit","The certificate of Good Standing MUST be issued by the Louisiana Supreme Court within the last 6 months and must have a raised seal.","https://www.lamd.uscourts.gov/attorney-faqs"]],"off":"Middle District of Louisiana","slug":"middle-district-of-louisiana","_state":"Louisiana"},{"id":"W.D. La.","arc":"Louisiana Western District Court","circuit":"5","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Member in good standing of Supreme Court of Louisiana (FAQ)","ga_rule":"LR 83.2.2","ga_sponsor":"Endorsement certificate by attorney admitted, Active, in good standing in WDLA","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"Certificate of Good Standing dated within 6 months","ga_oath":"","ga_fee":"$224 (duplicate certificate $21)","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"","phv_rule":"","phv_lc":"Motion filed by local counsel into the case","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"Good standing certificate within 6 months","phv_fee":"$105","phv_ecf":"Request e-filing via PACER after order granted","renewal":"Triennial, $45, due in month first admitted; inactive status if unpaid; exempt: govt attorneys, public defenders, PHV admitted 3+ years","cle":"Not mentioned","bk_rule":"lawb refers to WDLA Admission to Practice pages","bk_dep":"admission: Follows Local Rules effective 12/01/2021  (low confidence)","pending":"","eff":"","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.lawd.uscourts.gov/court-rules","admission_url":"https://www.lawd.uscourts.gov/admission-applications","phv_url":"https://www.lawd.uscourts.gov/admission-applications","fee_url":"https://www.lawd.uscourts.gov/fees-and-online-payments"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"","fee_pay":"Online application and payment","cogs_age":"dated within the last 6 months","swear":"","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Sponsor","NOTE: The Western District of Louisiana requires two attachments: 1) Endorsement Certificate and 2) Certificate of Good Standing (dated within the last 6 months).","https://www.lawd.uscourts.gov/admission-applications"],["Good standing certificate","Certificate of Good Standing (dated within the last 6 months)","https://www.lawd.uscourts.gov/admission-applications"],["Admission fee","Attorney Admission (Online application and payment.) $224 (Duplicate certificate $21)","https://www.lawd.uscourts.gov/fees-and-online-payments"],["Local counsel","Have local counsel file the motion into the applicable case along with a recently dated (within last 6 months) certificate of good standing.","https://www.lawd.uscourts.gov/admission-applications"]],"off":"Western District of Louisiana","slug":"western-district-of-louisiana","_state":"Louisiana"},{"id":"N.D. Miss.","arc":"Mississippi Northern District Court","circuit":"5","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Mississippi-licensed attorneys per page heading; details in instructions PDF","ga_rule":"L.U.Civ.R. 83.1","ga_sponsor":"Sponsoring attorney required; oath must be signed by sponsoring attorney","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"Certificate of Good Standing from the Mississippi Supreme Court or the Mississippi Bar dated within 60 days of applying","ga_oath":"Oath on Admission form required","ga_fee":"$209","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"","phv_rule":"L.U.Civ.R. 83.1(d)(4)","phv_lc":"","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$150 per PHV motion (admission $209)","phv_ecf":"","renewal":"","cle":"","bk_rule":"Uniform Local Bankruptcy Rules (N.D./S.D. Miss.); NOT READ","bk_dep":"","pending":"","eff":"12/1/2024 (per PDF filename '2024 Local Civil Rules MSSD MSND.pdf')","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.msnd.uscourts.gov/forms/uniform-local-civil-rules","admission_url":"https://www.msnd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions","phv_url":"https://www.msnd.uscourts.gov/forms/uniform-local-civil-rules","fee_url":"https://www.msnd.uscourts.gov/sites/msnd/files/forms/fee_schedule_12-01-2023_0.pdf"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"","fee_pay":"via link to pay the admission fee provided via email after review","cogs_age":"dated within 60 days of applying for admission","swear":"schedule an appointment to be sworn in","apply_url":"https://www.msnd.uscourts.gov/forms/oath-admission","phv_scope":"Per Attorney, Per case","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","Attorneys must be admitted to the Mississippi Supreme Court and/or the Mississippi Bar in order to be eligible for admission to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi.","https://www.msnd.uscourts.gov/sites/msnd/files/MSND%20Attorney%20Admissions%20Instructions_10.2023.pdf"],["Sponsor","Please make sure your Oath is signed by your sponsoring attorney or your submission will be rejected.","https://www.msnd.uscourts.gov/sites/msnd/files/MSND%20Attorney%20Admissions%20Instructions_10.2023.pdf"],["Good standing certificate","attach your Certificate of Good Standing from the Mississippi Supreme Court or the Mississippi Bar. Your certificate must be dated within 60 days of your applying for admission to this court.","https://www.msnd.uscourts.gov/sites/msnd/files/MSND%20Attorney%20Admissions%20Instructions_10.2023.pdf"],["Oath","attach your Oath on Admission (https://www.msnd.uscourts.gov/forms/oath-admission).","https://www.msnd.uscourts.gov/sites/msnd/files/MSND%20Attorney%20Admissions%20Instructions_10.2023.pdf"],["Admission fee","Admission of attorney to practice $209.00","https://www.msnd.uscourts.gov/sites/msnd/files/forms/fee_schedule_12-01-2023_0.pdf"],["Pro hac vice available","If you are an attorney seeing pro hac vice admission, please refer to L.U.Civ.R.83.1(d)(4) for the admission requirements and form application.","https://www.msnd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Pro hac vice fee","Filing a Pro Hac Vice Motion, Per Attorney, Per case $150.00","https://www.msnd.uscourts.gov/sites/msnd/files/forms/fee_schedule_12-01-2023_0.pdf"],["Rules effective","Fee Schedule (Effective December 1, 2023)","https://www.msnd.uscourts.gov/sites/msnd/files/forms/fee_schedule_12-01-2023_0.pdf"],["Fee payment","The court will review and process your admission request and provide you with further instructions via email, including a link to pay the admission fee.","https://www.msnd.uscourts.gov/sites/msnd/files/MSND%20Attorney%20Admissions%20Instructions_10.2023.pdf"],["Certificate age limit","Your certificate must be dated within 60 days of your applying for admission to this court.","https://www.msnd.uscourts.gov/sites/msnd/files/MSND%20Attorney%20Admissions%20Instructions_10.2023.pdf"],["Swearing-in","Where the requirements for admission are met, chambers will contact you to schedule an appointment to be sworn in.","https://www.msnd.uscourts.gov/sites/msnd/files/MSND%20Attorney%20Admissions%20Instructions_10.2023.pdf"],["Application link","Click the Upload button, then +Browse to attach your Oath on Admission (https://www.msnd.uscourts.gov/forms/oath-admission).","https://www.msnd.uscourts.gov/sites/msnd/files/MSND%20Attorney%20Admissions%20Instructions_10.2023.pdf"]],"off":"Northern District of Mississippi","slug":"northern-district-of-mississippi","_state":"Mississippi"},{"id":"S.D. Miss.","arc":"Mississippi Southern District Court","circuit":"5","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Mississippi bar licensed attorneys (shared uniform rule)","ga_rule":"","ga_sponsor":"Sponsoring attorney required; sponsoring attorney must appear with applicant at swearing-in","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"Certificate of Good Standing from the Mississippi Supreme Court or the Mississippi Bar, dated within 60 days of applying","ga_oath":"Personal appearance and sworn in; Oath on Admission Card signed by administering judge delivered to Clerk","ga_fee":"$209 (includes $10 library fund; fee increase 12/1/2023)","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"","phv_rule":"Local Rule 83.1(d)","phv_lc":"Yes; must associate a 'Resident Attorney' per Local Rule 83.1(d)(1)(B) and (d)(3); limit 5 cases per year","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"Limited to no more than five (5) cases per year; per attorney, per case basis only","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$100 per attorney per case","phv_ecf":"","renewal":"","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"","pending":"","eff":"2/20/2025","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.mssd.uscourts.gov/court-info/local-rules-and-orders","admission_url":"https://www.mssd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions-page","phv_url":"https://www.mssd.uscourts.gov/sites/mssd/files/PHV_Federal-REV.pdf","fee_url":"https://www.mssd.uscourts.gov/court-fees"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"","fee_pay":"link to pay the admission fee online or bring a check to the clerk's office","cogs_age":"dated within 60 days of applying for admission","swear":"personal appearance before a district or magistrate judge","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"per attorney/per case","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Sponsor","The sponsoring attorney is to appear with the attorney being admitted.","https://www.mssd.uscourts.gov/sites/mssd/files/General_Admission.pdf"],["Good standing certificate","Click the Upload button, then +Browse to attach your Certificate of Good Standing from the Mississippi Supreme Court or the Mississippi Bar. Your certificate must be dated within 60 days of your applying for admission to this court.","https://www.mssd.uscourts.gov/sites/mssd/files/General_Admission.pdf"],["Oath","Once you are sworn in at your personal appearance, please deliver your completed Oath on Admission Card (Form A0-153 MSSD Rev 3/21) signed by the judge who administered the Oath","https://www.mssd.uscourts.gov/sites/mssd/files/General_Admission.pdf"],["Admission fee","Attorney's Admission: General Admission (includes $10 Library Fund fee) (fee increase 12/1/2023) 209.00","https://www.mssd.uscourts.gov/sites/mssd/files/Schedule_of_Fees_2025_02.pdf"],["Pro hac vice available","please note that our Rule allows pro hac admission on a per attorney, per case basis only, and each attorney is limited to no more than five (5) cases per year.","https://www.mssd.uscourts.gov/sites/mssd/files/PHV_Federal-REV.pdf"],["Pro hac vice rule","Thoroughly read and study Local Rule 83.1(d) found here.","https://www.mssd.uscourts.gov/sites/mssd/files/PHV_Federal-REV.pdf"],["Local counsel","Associate a “Resident Attorney” as described in Local Rule 83.1(d)(1)(B) and (d)(3).","https://www.mssd.uscourts.gov/sites/mssd/files/PHV_Federal-REV.pdf"],["Appearance limits","each attorney is limited to no more than five (5) cases per year.","https://www.mssd.uscourts.gov/sites/mssd/files/PHV_Federal-REV.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee","Pro hac vice admission (per attorney/per case) (increase effective 7/17/06) 100.00","https://www.mssd.uscourts.gov/sites/mssd/files/Schedule_of_Fees_2025_02.pdf"],["Fee payment","The court will review and process your admission request and provide you with further instructions via email, including a link to pay the admission fee online if you so desire. Alternatively, you may bring a check and present it to the clerk’s office as set forth in Step 15 below.","https://www.mssd.uscourts.gov/sites/mssd/files/General_Admission.pdf"],["Certificate age limit","Your certificate must be dated within 60 days of your applying for admission to this court.","https://www.mssd.uscourts.gov/sites/mssd/files/General_Admission.pdf"],["Swearing-in","Contact the chambers of a district or magistrate judge of your choosing and schedule a date and time for your personal appearance.","https://www.mssd.uscourts.gov/sites/mssd/files/General_Admission.pdf"],["Admission route","Click the Upload button, then +Browse to attach your Certificate of Good Standing from the Mississippi Supreme Court or the Mississippi Bar.","https://www.mssd.uscourts.gov/sites/mssd/files/General_Admission.pdf"]],"off":"Southern District of Mississippi","slug":"southern-district-of-mississippi","_state":"Mississippi"},{"id":"E.D. Tex.","arc":"Texas Eastern District Court","circuit":"5","cat":"Any State or Any Federal Court","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Sponsor must be member of State Bar of Texas or any USDC; Texas bar number required (FAQ)","ga_rule":"LR AT-1","ga_sponsor":"yes -> Motion for Admission page completed by sponsoring attorney (member in good standing of State Bar of Texas or any USDC)","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"","ga_oath":"yes -> Oath of Admission before notary, initialed at top","ga_fee":"Amount NOT FOUND; paid within 1 business day after clerk approval; waiver under AT-1(e)","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Attorney not admitted in EDTX","phv_rule":"LR AT-1","phv_lc":"","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$100 (paid online during ECF docketing)","phv_ecf":"Email application to court first; after approval docket 'Notice of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice' (Civil > Other Filings > Notices); request ECF account only after approval","renewal":"No renewal needed for admitted attorneys","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"admission: Refer to Guide to Practice and Procedure for local rules  (low confidence)","pending":"","eff":"","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.txed.uscourts.gov/?q=rules-and-orders","admission_url":"https://www.txed.uscourts.gov/?q=admission-requirements-and-application","phv_url":"https://www.txed.uscourts.gov/?q=pro-hac-vice-appearance","notice_url":"https://www.txed.uscourts.gov/?q=attorneys"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"","fee_pay":"","cogs_age":"","swear":"before a notary public via signed Oath of Admission page","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Admission rule","Local Rule AT-1 identifies the requirements for admission to practice in the Eastern District of Texas.","https://www.txed.uscourts.gov/?q=admission-requirements-and-application"],["Sponsor","Have the Motion for Admission page completed by a sponsoring attorney who is a member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas or any United States District Court.","https://www.txed.uscourts.gov/?q=admission-requirements-and-application"],["Oath","Complete the Oath of Admission page before a notary public, ensuring you initial the statement at the top of the page in addition to signing it on the line provided.","https://www.txed.uscourts.gov/?q=admission-requirements-and-application"],["Pro hac vice available","If you are not admitted to practice in the Eastern District of Texas (EDTX), you may request to represent a party or parties in a proceeding EDTX by following the instructions found here: Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice (PHV).","https://www.txed.uscourts.gov/?q=pro-hac-vice-appearance"],["Pro hac vice fee","Immediately docket the “Approved” PHV application using the Notice of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice event found under CIVIL -> Other Filings -> Notices, which will also allow you to pay the $100 fee online.","https://www.txed.uscourts.gov/?q=pro-hac-vice-appearance"],["Renewal","Renewals: Attorneys that are already admitted to practice in the Eastern District of Texas do not need to renew their membership.","https://www.txed.uscourts.gov/?q=attorneys"],["Admission route","An attorney who has been admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, a United States Court of Appeals, a United States District Court, or the highest court of a state, is eligible for admission to the bar of this court.","https://www.courtrules.net/courts/federal/eastern-district-texas/local-rules/11447"]],"off":"Eastern District of Texas","slug":"eastern-district-of-texas","_state":"Texas"},{"id":"N.D. Tex.","arc":"Texas Northern District Court","circuit":"5","cat":"Any State","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Any state or D.C. (LR 83.7, per court page); sponsor at swearing-in","ga_rule":"LR 83.7","ga_sponsor":"Must complete application approved by district judge and, except as provided in LR 83.7(c), be introduced by a member in good standing of the bar of this court","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"COGS from state bar or highest court where licensed (federal court COGS not acceptable), issued within last 90 days","ga_oath":"Must take the required oath or affirmation before a judge of this court","ga_fee":"$25 local attorney admission fee plus mandatory Judicial Conference fee","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"An attorney licensed by highest court of any state or DC who is not admitted before this court, only by permission of presiding judge","phv_rule":"LR 83.9","phv_lc":"Local counsel required unless exempted under LR 83.10(c) or LR 83.11 where attorney does not reside or maintain principal office in district","phv_res":"Attorney who does not reside or maintain principal office in district requires local counsel; local counsel must reside or maintain principal office in district","phv_caps":"Permission granted for one case only; must apply, pay fee and obtain permission for each case","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$100 pro hac vice fee, per case","phv_ecf":"","renewal":"No renewal required; no renewal fee charged","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"","pending":"","eff":"September 1, 2026","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.txnd.uscourts.gov/rules-and-orders","admission_url":"https://www.txnd.uscourts.gov/admission-requirements-and-application","phv_url":"https://www.txnd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice-appearance"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"","fee_pay":"present approved application to the clerk's office and pay; checks and money orders payable to Clerk, U.S. District Court, and credit cards accepted in all divisions","cogs_age":"issued within the last 90 days","swear":"take the required oath or affirmation before a judge of this court, introduced by a member in good standing","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"for one case only - must apply, pay the fee and obtain permission for each case","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"granted through the district court only but allows practice in both district and bankruptcy court","q":[["Who qualifies","Any attorney licensed to practice law by the Supreme Court of Texas, or by the highest court of any state or the District of Columbia, may be admitted to the bar of this court if the attorney is of good personal and professional character and is a member in good standing of the bar where the attorney is licensed.","https://www.txnd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/documents/CIVRULES.pdf"],["Admission rule","LR 83.7 and LCrR 57.7 identify the requirements for admission to practice in the Northern District of Texas.","https://www.txnd.uscourts.gov/admission-requirements-and-application"],["Sponsor","Have your sponsor sign the application and have your signature notarized (No electronic signatures accepted. This includes attorney, notary and sponsor signatures.)","https://www.txnd.uscourts.gov/admission-requirements-and-application"],["Good standing certificate","The COGS must be obtained from the state bar or highest court of the state or District of Columbia in which you are licensed to practice.","https://www.txnd.uscourts.gov/admission-requirements-and-application"],["Oath","take the required oath or affirmation before a judge of this court.","https://www.txnd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/documents/CIVRULES.pdf"],["Admission fee","has waived the $25 local attorney admission fee and the $100 pro hac vice fee for attorneys employed by the federal government at the time of application.","https://www.txnd.uscourts.gov/admission-requirements-and-application"],["Pro hac vice available","If you are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas, you may represent a party in proceedings in this district only by permission of the presiding judge.","https://www.txnd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice-appearance"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","An attorney who is licensed to practice law by the highest court of any state or the District of Columbia, but who is not admitted to practice before this court, may represent a party in proceedings in this court only by permission of the presiding judge.","https://www.txnd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/documents/CIVRULES.pdf"],["Pro hac vice rule","LR 83.9 Attorneys Not Admitted to Practice Before this Court","https://www.txnd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/documents/CIVRULES.pdf"],["Local counsel","Unless exempted under LR 83.10(c) or by LR 83.11, local counsel is required in all cases where an attorney appearing in a case does not reside or maintain the attorney’s principal office in this district.","https://www.txnd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/documents/CIVRULES.pdf"],["Residency limits","“Local counsel” means a member of the bar of this court who resides or maintains the attorney’s principal office in this district.","https://www.txnd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/documents/CIVRULES.pdf"],["Appearance limits","If permission is granted, it will be for one case only.","https://www.txnd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice-appearance"],["Renewal","The Northern District of Texas does not charge a renewal fee for admission to the bar.","https://www.txnd.uscourts.gov/admission-requirements-and-application"],["Fee payment","(Payment methods: Checks and money orders made payable to Clerk, U.S. District Court, and the following credit cards: American Express, Diner's Club, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa, are accepted in all divisions.)","https://www.txnd.uscourts.gov/admission-requirements-and-application"],["Certificate age limit","The COGS must have been issued within the last 90 days.","https://www.txnd.uscourts.gov/admission-requirements-and-application"],["Swearing-in","be introduced by a member in good standing of the bar of this court, and take the required oath or affirmation before a judge of this court.","https://www.txnd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/documents/CIVRULES.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee covers","If permission is granted, it will be for one case only. You must apply, pay the fee , and obtain permission from the presiding judge for each case in which you want to represent a party pro hac vice .","https://www.txnd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice-appearance"],["Bankruptcy court admission","Admission to the bar of the Northern District of Texas, which is granted through the district court only but allows an attorney to practice in both district and bankruptcy court, does not require renewal.","https://www.txnd.uscourts.gov/admission-requirements-and-application"]],"off":"Northern District of Texas","slug":"northern-district-of-texas","_state":"Texas"},{"id":"S.D. Tex.","arc":"Texas Southern District Court","circuit":"5","cat":"Any State","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Any state bar + USDC membership for non-Texas licensed","ga_rule":"LR83.1","ga_sponsor":"","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"An attorney who is not licensed by the State of Texas must submit a Certificate of Good Standing (not more than 90 days old) from another Federal Court.","ga_oath":"Executed Oath (not more than 30 days old) required","ga_fee":"$199.00","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"A lawyer who is not admitted to practice before this court may appear as attorney-in-charge for a party in a case in this court with the permission of the judge before whom the case is pending.","phv_rule":"","phv_lc":"","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$100 PHV (admission $199)","phv_ecf":"","renewal":"Must reapply every five years; $25.00 renewal fee","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"","pending":"","eff":"December 1, 2023","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.courtrules.net/courts/federal/southern-district-texas/local-rules/26939 (secondary; court posts LR 83.1 amendments PDF only)","admission_url":"https://www.txs.uscourts.gov/page/attorney-admissions-requirements","phv_url":"https://www.txs.uscourts.gov/page/pro-hac-vice","fee_url":"https://www.txs.uscourts.gov/page/FeeSchedule"},"conf":"H","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"","fee_pay":"check in the amount of $199.00 payable to Clerk, US District Court; electronic submission encouraged","cogs_age":"not more than 90 days old","swear":"executed Oath","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","A lawyer applying for admission to the bar of this court must be licensed to practice law by the licensing authority of one of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, or a territory of the United States.","https://www.txs.uscourts.gov/page/attorney-admissions-requirements"],["Good standing certificate","An attorney who is not licensed by the State of Texas must submit a Certificate of Good Standing (not more than 90 days old) from another Federal Court.","https://www.txs.uscourts.gov/page/attorney-admissions-requirements"],["Oath","An executed Oath (not more than 30 days old).","https://www.txs.uscourts.gov/page/attorney-admissions-requirements"],["Admission fee","Each application for admission filed with the clerk shall be accompanied by: 1. Payment of $199.00.","https://www.txs.uscourts.gov/page/attorney-admissions-requirements"],["Pro hac vice available","A lawyer who is not admitted to practice before this court may appear as attorney-in-charge for a party in a case in this court with the permission of the judge before whom the case is pending.","https://www.txs.uscourts.gov/page/pro-hac-vice"],["Pro hac vice fee","$100 fee for admission pro hac vice is required as of August 1, 2023.","https://www.txs.uscourts.gov/page/pro-hac-vice"],["Renewal","Members of the bar must reapply every five years from the date of admission. There is a $25.00 renewal fee.","https://www.txs.uscourts.gov/page/attorney-admissions-requirements"],["Fee payment","Applications, including a check in the amount of $199.00 payable to Clerk, US District Court, can also be mailed to:","https://www.txs.uscourts.gov/page/attorney-admissions-requirements"]],"off":"Southern District of Texas","slug":"southern-district-of-texas","_state":"Texas"},{"id":"W.D. Tex.","arc":"Texas Western District Court","circuit":"5","cat":"Any State","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Licensed in any state, in good standing","ga_rule":"LR AT-1 (division-specific requirements vary)","ga_sponsor":"Letter of recommendation template offered (sponsorship may be required in some divisions)","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"","ga_oath":"yes -> executed oath submitted separately after approval, not via dropbox","ga_fee":"$219 (eff. Dec. 1, 2023), via pay.gov","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"attorney who is not admitted to the Western District of Texas","phv_rule":"LR AT-1 (per admission page)","phv_lc":"Admitted attorney associated with the case e-files the PHV motion; judge's permission required","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$100","phv_ecf":"Motion filed on paper or e-filed by an admitted attorney associated in case; original hand signature required (no e-signature); PACER credentials after grant","renewal":"$25.00 Attorney Renewal Fee","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"admission: Refers to District Court for attorney admission information  (low confidence)","pending":"","eff":"December 1, 2023","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.txwd.uscourts.gov/court-information/appellate-federal-and-local-court-rules/","admission_url":"https://www.txwd.uscourts.gov/for-attorneys/attorney-admission/","phv_url":"https://www.txwd.uscourts.gov/for-attorneys/pro-hac-vice/","fee_url":"https://www.txwd.uscourts.gov/court-information/fee-schedule/"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"","fee_pay":"Pay $219 online via Click To Pay link and include receipt with application","cogs_age":"","swear":"","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Admission rule","Admission to practice in the Western District of Texas is covered in Local Rule AT-1, Admission and Discipline of Attorneys .","https://www.txwd.uscourts.gov/for-attorneys/attorney-admission/"],["Admission fee","Please Note: The Attorney Admission Fee is now $219 (Effective December 1, 2023).","https://www.txwd.uscourts.gov/for-attorneys/attorney-admission/"],["Pro hac vice available","File Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice traditionally (by paper) in the case","https://www.txwd.uscourts.gov/for-attorneys/pro-hac-vice/"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","on behalf of the attorney who is not admitted to the Western District of Texas.","https://www.txwd.uscourts.gov/for-attorneys/pro-hac-vice/"],["Pro hac vice fee","Enclose $100 filing fee made payable to “Clerk U.S. District Court” (if filed traditionally) or pay $100 filing fee by credit card (if e-filing).","https://www.txwd.uscourts.gov/for-attorneys/pro-hac-vice/"],["Rules effective","Pursuant to the Guide to Judiciary Policy and Procedures, Volume 4, Chapter 6 (§620), Effective December 1, 2023","https://www.txwd.uscourts.gov/court-information/fee-schedule/"],["Fee payment","Pay the attorney admissions fee of $219, by clicking on the below link.","https://www.txwd.uscourts.gov/for-attorneys/attorney-admission/"]],"off":"Western District of Texas","slug":"western-district-of-texas","_state":"Texas"},{"id":"E.D. Ky.","arc":"Kentucky Eastern District Court","circuit":"6","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Kentucky bar membership required","ga_rule":"LR 83.1","ga_sponsor":"yes -> Sponsor's Affidavit & Motion (original signatures)","ga_exam":"No exam stated; must provide statement identifying method of training completed before use of the Court's electronic filing system.","ga_cogs":"","ga_oath":"Attorney's oath or affirmation administered by presiding judge in open court","ga_fee":"$199","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Attorney admitted to practice, currently in active status, and in good standing in another United States court or the highest court of any state.","phv_rule":"LR 83.2; LCrR 57.2","phv_lc":"No automatic local counsel requirement; Court may in its discretion require attorney whose law practice is not in proximity to place where court is held to designate local counsel.","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$125","phv_ecf":"PHV account registration forms PHV_Attorneys.pdf (district) and PHV_Attorneys-BK.pdf (bankruptcy)","renewal":"","cle":"","bk_rule":"kyeb page directs to kyed site for admission/PHV fees and forms","bk_dep":"PHV bankruptcy account form separate | admission: District Court charges: admission $199; pro hac vice $125; phv: Must register for pro hac vice; separate procedures for standard and MDL cases; phv_fee: $125 (District Court fee); other: Three forms required: Attorney Admission Form, Sponsor's Affidavit & Motion, Authorization & Release  (low confidence)","pending":"","eff":"December 1, 2023","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.kyed.uscourts.gov/local-rules","admission_url":"https://www.kyed.uscourts.gov/attorneys","phv_url":"https://www.kyed.uscourts.gov/attorneys","fee_url":"https://www.kyed.uscourts.gov/sites/kyed/files/23-01%20misc%20fee%20schedule.pdf"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"","fee_pay":"","cogs_age":"","swear":"by mail or by appointment in open court","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","An attorney may apply for admission to the Bar of the Court if: (1) The attorney has been admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Kentucky; (2) The attorney is in good standing with the Supreme Court of Kentucky; and (3) The attorney is of good moral and professional character.","https://www.kyed.uscourts.gov/sites/kyed/files/KY%20Amended%20Civil%20Rules_07-12-2023.pdf"],["Sponsor","(3) an affidavit of sponsorship signed by a member of the bar;","https://www.kyed.uscourts.gov/sites/kyed/files/KY%20Amended%20Civil%20Rules_07-12-2023.pdf"],["Exam or course","(5) a statement identifying the method of training completed before use of the Court’s electronic filing system.","https://www.kyed.uscourts.gov/sites/kyed/files/KY%20Amended%20Civil%20Rules_07-12-2023.pdf"],["Oath","The presiding judge will admi nister the attorney’s oath or affirmation in open court.","https://www.kyed.uscourts.gov/sites/kyed/files/KY%20Amended%20Civil%20Rules_07-12-2023.pdf"],["Admission fee","For original admission of attorneys to practice, $199 each, including a certificate of admission.","https://www.kyed.uscourts.gov/sites/kyed/files/23-01%20misc%20fee%20schedule.pdf"],["Pro hac vice available","An attorney who has not been admitted to the Bar of the Court may represent parties before the Court if the attorney has paid the prescribed pro hac vice admission fee to the Clerk of the Court and been granted leave by the Court to appear pro hac vice in a particular case.","https://www.kyed.uscourts.gov/sites/kyed/files/KY%20Amended%20Civil%20Rules_07-12-2023.pdf"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","attorney requesting admission is admitted to practice, currently in active status, and in good standing as an attorney in another United States court or the highest court of any state.","https://www.kyed.uscourts.gov/sites/kyed/files/KY%20Amended%20Civil%20Rules_07-12-2023.pdf"],["Pro hac vice rule","LR 83.2 Permission to Practice in a Particular Case","https://www.kyed.uscourts.gov/sites/kyed/files/KY%20Amended%20Civil%20Rules_07-12-2023.pdf"],["Local counsel","If the law practice of an attorney practicing before the Court is not located in proximity to the place where court is held, the Court may -- in its discretion -- require the attorney to designate local counsel.","https://www.kyed.uscourts.gov/sites/kyed/files/KY%20Amended%20Civil%20Rules_07-12-2023.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee","For admission of attorneys to practice pro hac vice, $125.","https://www.kyed.uscourts.gov/sites/kyed/files/23-01%20misc%20fee%20schedule.pdf"],["Rules effective","Effective December 1, 2023, the Miscellaneous Fee Schedule has been revised.","https://www.kyed.uscourts.gov/sites/kyed/files/23-01%20misc%20fee%20schedule.pdf"],["Swearing-in","After the Court grants the attorney’s application, the applicant may be admitted by mail or by appointment in open court.","https://www.kyed.uscourts.gov/sites/kyed/files/KY%20Amended%20Civil%20Rules_07-12-2023.pdf"]],"off":"Eastern District of Kentucky","slug":"eastern-district-of-kentucky","_state":"Kentucky"},{"id":"W.D. Ky.","arc":"Kentucky Western District Court","circuit":"6","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Kentucky bar membership required","ga_rule":"LR 83.1; LCrR 57.1 (per page)","ga_sponsor":"yes -> Affidavit and Motion by Sponsor (hand signed), one sponsoring attorney","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"","ga_oath":"","ga_fee":"$229 (link to pay after approval)","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"","phv_rule":"LR 83.2; LCrR 57.2","phv_lc":"","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$150","phv_ecf":"Hand-signed motion; paper or e-file (movant if previously PHV in another case, or by associated admitted attorney); register via PACER Manage My Account selecting Pro Hac Vice","renewal":"Renewal fee each year case is active $150.00","cle":"","bk_rule":"NOT FOUND (kywb quick reference guide has no admission info)","bk_dep":"","pending":"","eff":"","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.kywd.uscourts.gov/court-info/local-rules-and-orders/local-rules","admission_url":"https://www.kywd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission-procedure","phv_url":"https://www.kywd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice-admission","fee_url":"https://www.kywd.uscourts.gov/court-fees"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"","fee_pay":"Through PACER via link to submit payment after approval","cogs_age":"","swear":"","apply_url":"https://www.kywd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission","phv_scope":"Renewal fee each year case is active","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Admission rule","Admission to practice in the Western District of Kentucky is governed by LR 83.1 and LCrR 57.1.","https://www.kywd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission-procedure"],["Sponsor","Affidavit and Motion by Sponsor (Hand Signed)","https://www.kywd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission-procedure"],["Admission fee","Admission of Attorneys to Practice (includes certificate) Includes Certificate $229.00","https://www.kywd.uscourts.gov/court-fees"],["Pro hac vice available","When seeking to appear pro hac vice , the following must be submitted to the Court:","https://www.kywd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice-admission"],["Pro hac vice rule","Motions to appear pro hac vice are governed by See LR 83.2 and LCrR 57.2.","https://www.kywd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice-admission"],["Renewal","Pro Hac Vice - Renewal Renewal fee each year case is active $150.00","https://www.kywd.uscourts.gov/court-fees"],["Fee payment","Attorney admission to the Western District of Kentucky requires a $229.00 application fee. The Court will review your application and provide you with further instructions via e-mail and if approved, a link to submit your payment.","https://www.kywd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission-procedure"],["Application link","Fill out the Application for Admission to Practice located on the court’s website and save to your desktop with all supporting documents. https://www.kywd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission","https://www.kywd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission-procedure"],["Admission route","An attorney may apply for admission to the Bar of the Court if: (1) The attorney has been admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Kentucky; (2) The attorney is in good standing with the Supreme Court of Kentucky;","https://www.courtrules.net/courts/federal/western-district-kentucky/local-rules/lr-83-1"]],"off":"Western District of Kentucky","slug":"western-district-of-kentucky","_state":"Kentucky"},{"id":"E.D. Mich.","arc":"Michigan Eastern District Court","circuit":"6","cat":"Any State OR any USDC","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Admitted in court of record of a state and in good standing (LR 83.20(c)(1)); discipline/conviction history -> (c)(2) w/ sponsor","ga_rule":"LR 83.20","ga_sponsor":"Not required under (c)(1) unless chief judge directs; required under (c)(2) and for remote oath (LR 83.20(d)(3))","ga_exam":"No exam/course stated","ga_cogs":"Original, issued within last 30 days, court of record","ga_oath":"Required (LR 83.20(a)(4)); in person, phone or video; in-person if office in district","ga_fee":"$318.00 (cert of good standing $21.00)","phv_avail":"No","phv_elig":"Pro hac vice not permitted","phv_rule":"LR 83.20","phv_lc":"Non-Mich. bar attorney of record must designate local counsel with office in district; local counsel enters appearance, has authority/responsibility","phv_res":"NONE: stated in the source documents","phv_caps":"NONE: stated in the source documents","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"N/A","phv_ecf":"Via PACER registration after admission","renewal":"Attorney renewal fee established effective January 1, 2000","cle":"","bk_rule":"Comment: local counsel requirement does not apply in bankruptcy cases","bk_dep":"admission: Refer to Local Rules and administrative orders  (low confidence)","pending":"","eff":"","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.mied.uscourts.gov/altindex.cfm?pagefunction=localruleView&lrnumber=LR83.20","admission_url":"https://www.mied.uscourts.gov/attorneys/admissions","fee_url":"https://www.mied.uscourts.gov/clerk/fees"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"","fee_pay":"accepts checks or money orders payable to Clerk, U.S. District Court","cogs_age":"issued within the last 30 days","swear":"in person, by telephone, or by video conference before a judicial officer","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","A person who is admitted to practice in a court of record in a state, territory, commonwealth, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or a United States District Court and who is in good standing is eligible for admission to the bar of this court","https://www.mied.uscourts.gov/PDFFIles/localRulesPackage.pdf"],["Sponsor","A sponsor is not required for an applicant under (c)(1), unless directed by the chief judge. A sponsor is required for an applicant under (c)(2) and for an applicant taking the oath of office by telephone or video conference in (d)(4).","https://www.mied.uscourts.gov/PDFFIles/localRulesPackage.pdf"],["Good standing certificate","An applicant for admission to the bar of this court must submit an original certificate of good standing issued within the last 30 days from a court of record identified in (c)(1).","https://www.mied.uscourts.gov/PDFFIles/localRulesPackage.pdf"],["Oath","If the court grants the application, the applicant must take the oath of office. An applicant may take the oath in person, by telephone, or by video conference before a judicial officer.","https://www.mied.uscourts.gov/PDFFIles/localRulesPackage.pdf"],["Pro hac vice available","Pro hac vice admission is not permitted.","https://www.mied.uscourts.gov/PDFFIles/localRulesPackage.pdf"],["Renewal","The Eastern District of Michigan established the attorney renewal fee effective January 1, 2000 (Administrative Order 99-AO-059).","https://www.mied.uscourts.gov/PDFFIles/localRulesPackage.pdf"],["Fee payment","The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan accepts checks1 or money orders, for payment of court fees, services, fine payments or restitution. Checks and money orders shall be made payable to: Clerk, U.S. District Court","https://www.mied.uscourts.gov/clerk/fees"],["Swearing-in","An applicant may take the oath in person, by telephone, or by video conference before a judicial officer.","https://www.mied.uscourts.gov/PDFFIles/localRulesPackage.pdf"],["Application link","Applicants for admission to the bar of the Eastern District of Michigan must register on-line at pacer.uscourts.gov and submit during the registration process, the following documents:","https://www.mied.uscourts.gov/attorneys/admissions"]],"off":"Eastern District of Michigan","slug":"eastern-district-of-michigan","_state":"Michigan"},{"id":"W.D. Mich.","arc":"Michigan Western District Court","circuit":"6","cat":"Any State","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Admitted to any state or federal bar, in good standing","ga_rule":"Local General Rule 2","ga_sponsor":"Sponsoring attorney statement required (admission date, how known, good character, qualified); out-of-state applicant may use judge of court of record or federal judge; waiver for recent law grads (LGR 2.1)","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"","ga_oath":"","ga_fee":"$275 (Admin. Order 25-AD-068, eff. Sept. 1, 2025)","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Allowed on a temporary basis pending full admission, or in unusual circumstances; court prefers full membership.","phv_rule":"Local General Rule 2.2","phv_lc":"If law practice not located within the district, court may in its discretion require attorney to designate local counsel","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$35 (Admin. Order 25-AD-068, eff. Sept. 1, 2025; pro hac vice is discouraged under Local General Rule 2.2(a))","phv_ecf":"","renewal":"","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"admission: Refer to District Court Attorney Admission/Registration forms page  (low confidence)","pending":"","eff":"September 1, 2025","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.miwd.uscourts.gov/court-info/local-rules-and-orders/local-rules","admission_url":"https://www.miwd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission-and-registration","notice_url":"https://www.miwd.uscourts.gov/news/attorney-admission-fee-increased-effective-september-1-2025","fee_url":"https://www.miwd.uscourts.gov/current-rates-fees-and-other-information"},"conf":"H","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-05","vnote":"","fee_pay":"Electronic payment by bank account (ACH) or debit or credit card","cogs_age":"","swear":"","apply_url":"https://pacer.uscourts.gov","phv_scope":"","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","Applicant eligibility - An attorney may apply for admission to the bar of the court if the attorney: has been admitted to practice before a court of record of a state; is in good standing with that court of record of a state; is of good moral and professional character.","https://www.miwd.uscourts.gov/court-info/local-rules-and-orders/local-rules"],["Sponsor","A statement of a sponsoring attorney of the Bar of this court is required.","https://www.miwd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission-and-registration"],["Admission fee","Per Administrative Order 25-AD-068 , the fee for admission to practice as an attorney before this Court increased to $275 on September 1, 2025.","https://www.miwd.uscourts.gov/news/attorney-admission-fee-increased-effective-september-1-2025"],["Pro hac vice available","Pro hac vice admission may nevertheless be allowed on a temporary basis pending full admission, or in unusual circumstances.","https://www.miwd.uscourts.gov/court-info/local-rules-and-orders/local-rules"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","This court disfavors pro hac vice admission and prefers that all lawyers appearing before it become full members of the bar of the court. Pro hac vice admission may nevertheless be allowed on a temporary basis pending full admission, or in unusual circumstances.","https://www.miwd.uscourts.gov/court-info/local-rules-and-orders/local-rules"],["Pro hac vice rule","2.2 Permission to practice in a particular case","https://www.miwd.uscourts.gov/court-info/local-rules-and-orders/local-rules"],["Local counsel","If the law practice of an attorney practicing before the court is not located in proximity to the place where court is held, the court may—in its discretion—require the attorney to designate local counsel.","https://www.miwd.uscourts.gov/court-info/local-rules-and-orders/local-rules"],["Rules effective","Effective September 1, 2025, the fee increased to $275.","https://www.miwd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission-and-registration"],["Fee payment","The electronic process accepts payment by bank account (ACH) or debit or credit card.","https://www.miwd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission-and-registration"],["Application link","From the https://pacer.uscourts.gov website, click Manage My Account.","https://www.miwd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission-and-registration"],["Pro hac vice","This court disfavors pro hac vice admission and prefers that all lawyers appearing before it become full members of the bar of the court.","https://www.miwd.uscourts.gov/sites/miwd/files/MIWD_Local_Rules.pdf"],["Admission route","An attorney may apply for admission to the bar of the court if the attorney: (i) has been admitted to practice before a court of record of a state or the District of Columbia;","https://www.miwd.uscourts.gov/sites/miwd/files/MIWD_Local_Rules.pdf"]],"off":"Western District of Michigan","slug":"western-district-of-michigan","_state":"Michigan"},{"id":"N.D. Ohio","arc":"Ohio Northern District Court","circuit":"6","cat":"Any State OR any USDC","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Admitted to highest court of any state/territory/D.C. or a U.S. district court, in good standing, good character (LCivR 83.5)","ga_rule":"LCivR 83.5; LCrR 57.5","ga_sponsor":"By clerk: personal statement endorsed by two bar members; or oral motion by bar member","ga_exam":"Evidence of attendance at N.D. Ohio federal court practice seminar (clerk method)","ga_cogs":"Required","ga_oath":"Required","ga_fee":"$237 (paid after approval via PACER)","phv_avail":"Yes","phv_elig":"Member in good standing of bar of any U.S. court or highest court of any state","phv_rule":"LCivR 83.5(h); LCrR 57.5(h)","phv_lc":"Not specified on page","phv_res":"No office in district required unless otherwise ordered by the Court","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"COGS not older than 30 days or 28 USC 1746 affidavit; statement of any disbarment/suspension/reprimand","phv_fee":"$120 each time","phv_ecf":"","renewal":"","cle":"","bk_rule":"Local Rule #2090-1","bk_dep":"","pending":"","eff":"December 1, 2023","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.ohnd.uscourts.gov/sites/ohnd/files/CivilRules_Rule835.pdf","admission_url":"https://www.ohnd.uscourts.gov/attorney-info","phv_url":"https://www.ohnd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice-admission","fee_url":"https://www.ohnd.uscourts.gov/fee-schedule"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"","fee_pay":"you will receive a link via email to pay the $248 admission fee","cogs_age":"","swear":"may be admitted without appearing in Court","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"be permitted to appear and participate in a particular case, or in a group of related cases","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","they shall have been admitted to practice in the highest court of any state, territory, the District of Columbia, an insular possession, or in any district court of the United States","https://www.ohnd.uscourts.gov/sites/ohnd/files/CivilRules_Rule835.pdf"],["Reciprocity routes","so long as the applicant submits a certificate of good standing from the Southern District of Ohio showing that the attorney has been admitted to practice for at least the past two years","https://www.ohnd.uscourts.gov/sites/ohnd/files/CivilRules_Rule835.pdf"],["Admission rule","Rule 83.5 Admission of Attorneys to Practice in the Northern District of Ohio","https://www.ohnd.uscourts.gov/sites/ohnd/files/CivilRules_Rule835.pdf"],["Sponsor","which shall be endorsed by two members of the Bar of this Court who are not related to the applicant,","https://www.ohnd.uscourts.gov/sites/ohnd/files/CivilRules_Rule835.pdf"],["Exam or course","(4) evidence of attendance at a Northern District of Ohio federal district court practice seminar.","https://www.ohnd.uscourts.gov/sites/ohnd/files/CivilRules_Rule835.pdf"],["Good standing certificate","a certificate from the presiding Judge or Clerk of the proper court evidencing the applicant's admission to practice there and that he or she is presently in good standing","https://www.ohnd.uscourts.gov/sites/ohnd/files/CivilRules_Rule835.pdf"],["Oath","Each applicant shall subscribe or take the following oath or affirmation, viz.: I, [Name] , do solemnly swear (or affirm) that as an attorney of this Court I will conduct myself uprightly","https://www.ohnd.uscourts.gov/sites/ohnd/files/CivilRules_Rule835.pdf"],["Pro hac vice available","may, upon written or oral motion and payment of the pro hac vice admission fee (which is $120.00), be permitted to appear and participate in a particular case","https://www.ohnd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice-admission"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","any member in good standing of the Bar of any court of the United States or of the highest court of any state","https://www.ohnd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice-admission"],["Pro hac vice rule","Local Civil Rule 83.5(h) and Local Criminal Rule 57.5(h)","https://www.ohnd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice-admission"],["Local counsel","it shall not be necessary for any attorney entitled to practice before the District Court or permitted to appear and participate in a case or proceeding to associate with or to designate an attorney with an office in this district","https://www.ohnd.uscourts.gov/sites/ohnd/files/CivilRules_Rule835.pdf"],["Residency limits","Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, it shall not be necessary for any attorney entitled to practice before the District Court","https://www.ohnd.uscourts.gov/sites/ohnd/files/CivilRules_Rule835.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee","payment of the pro hac vice admission fee (which is $120.00), be permitted to appear and participate in a particular case, or in a group of related cases.","https://www.ohnd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice-admission"],["Fee payment","Once the application and supporting documents have been submitted and approved by the Court you will receive a link via email to pay the $248 admission fee.","https://www.ohnd.uscourts.gov/attorney-info"],["Swearing-in","If the documents submitted by the applicant demonstrate that he or she possesses the necessary qualifications, the Clerk shall so notify or advise the applicant, and he or she may be admitted without appearing in Court.","https://www.ohnd.uscourts.gov/sites/ohnd/files/CivilRules_Rule835.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee covers","any member in good standing of the Bar of any court of the United States or of the highest court of any state may, upon written or oral motion and payment of the pro hac vice admission fee (which is $120.00), be permitted to appear and participate in a particular case, or in a group of related cases.","https://www.ohnd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice-admission"]],"off":"Northern District of Ohio","slug":"northern-district-of-ohio","_state":"Ohio"},{"id":"S.D. Ohio","arc":"Ohio Southern District Court","circuit":"6","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Member in good standing of Ohio Supreme Court bar (LR 83.3(b)); alt: N.D. Ohio admitted 2+ yrs (83.3(c)(2)); federal govt attorneys (83.3(c)(3))","ga_rule":"LR 83.3(b)","ga_sponsor":"","ga_exam":"Federal Court Practice Seminar required before PACER application (waived for N.D. Ohio 2-yr reciprocity)","ga_cogs":"Ohio Supreme Court","ga_oath":"Conditional swearing at end of seminar; final on PACER application and payment","ga_fee":"$199","phv_avail":"Yes","phv_elig":"Any attorney who is a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of any State or the District of Columbia","phv_rule":"LR 83.3(e),(f) (text in PDF)","phv_lc":"Motion for PHV admission must be signed by a permanent member of the bar","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$200","phv_ecf":"","renewal":"","cle":"","bk_rule":"Local Bankruptcy Rule 2090-1","bk_dep":"admission: Admission to U.S. District Court for S.D. Ohio constitutes admission to bankruptcy court; phv: Must request CM/ECF access; file electronically filed motion for pro hac vice in specific case following Local Rule 2090-1(b); pay fee within 14 days via Pay.gov (payment to U.S. District Court, not bankruptcy court); phv_fee: Required (amount not specified); payment via Pay.gov; bankruptcy court cannot accept payment; other: Form motion and order template available on court website  (low confidence)","pending":"","eff":"May 1, 2026","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.ohsd.uscourts.gov/Local-Rules","admission_url":"https://www.ohsd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission","notice_url":"https://www.ohsd.uscourts.gov/faqs","fee_url":"https://www.ohsd.uscourts.gov/court-fee-schedule-and-payment-information"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"","fee_pay":"through PACER","cogs_age":"","swear":"The conditional swearing in of attorneys will take place at the conclusion of the Federal Court Practice Seminars.","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","(b) Eligibility. Any member in good standing of the bar of the Supreme Court of Ohio is eligible for admission as a permanent member of the bar of this Court.","https://www.ohsd.uscourts.gov/sites/ohsd/files//2024-10-21%20Local%20Rules.pdf"],["Reciprocity routes","Applicants must have been admitted to the Northern District of Ohio for at least two years and must be admitted to the State of Ohio bar .","https://www.ohsd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission"],["Admission rule","General Admission Pursuant to Local Rule 83.3(c)(1):","https://www.ohsd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission"],["Exam or course","(i) attend the Southern District of Ohio Federal Practice Seminar;","https://www.ohsd.uscourts.gov/sites/ohsd/files//2024-10-21%20Local%20Rules.pdf"],["Good standing certificate","(iii) provide a current certificate of good standing from the Supreme Court of Ohio;","https://www.ohsd.uscourts.gov/sites/ohsd/files//2024-10-21%20Local%20Rules.pdf"],["Oath","The conditional swearing in of attorneys will take place at the conclusion of the Federal Court Practice Seminars.","https://www.ohsd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission"],["Admission fee","Admission of Attorneys to Practice $199.00","https://www.ohsd.uscourts.gov/court-fee-schedule-and-payment-information"],["Pro hac vice available","(e) Motions for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. In its discretion, the Court may grant leave to appear pro hac vice","https://www.ohsd.uscourts.gov/sites/ohsd/files//2024-10-21%20Local%20Rules.pdf"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","bar of the highest court of any State or the District of Columbia.","https://www.ohsd.uscourts.gov/sites/ohsd/files//2024-10-21%20Local%20Rules.pdf"],["Pro hac vice rule","To be admitted pro hac vice, refer to Local Rule 83.3(e) and (f).","https://www.ohsd.uscourts.gov/faqs"],["Local counsel","(i) filing a motion for admission on the form approved by the Court in each case in which the attorney wishes to appear, with the motion signed by a permanent member of the bar;","https://www.ohsd.uscourts.gov/sites/ohsd/files//2024-10-21%20Local%20Rules.pdf"],["Rules effective","Local Rules Committee Members (Effective May 1, 2026)","https://www.ohsd.uscourts.gov/Local-Rules"],["Fee payment","All applications must be submitted through PACER . Instructions : Applying for Admission to the Southern District of Ohio Fee Increase The current fee for admission to practice in the Southern District of Ohio is $199.00.","https://www.ohsd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission"]],"off":"Southern District of Ohio","slug":"southern-district-of-ohio","_state":"Ohio"},{"id":"E.D. Tenn.","arc":"Tennessee Eastern District Court","circuit":"6","cat":"Any State","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Admitted in highest court of any state, territory, or D.C.","ga_rule":"Local Rules (PDF)","ga_sponsor":"Requires statement of two sponsors who are members of the bar of this Court, personally know but not related to applicant; admission on motion of member of federal bar","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"","ga_oath":"Attorney must submit with application an oath or affirmation as prescribed by Rule 5 of the Supreme Court of the United States","ga_fee":"$249 (includes certificate; sched. updated Oct. 1, 2024)","phv_avail":"Yes","phv_elig":"Motion to appear PHV filed with first pleading","phv_rule":"Local Rules (PDF)","phv_lc":"","phv_res":"Does not apply to attorneys who reside and/or are regularly employed within the geographic confines of the Eastern District of Tennessee","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"Paper motion, original signature, and fee","phv_fee":"$150","phv_ecf":"E-filing privileges not approved until motion granted; then register via PACER","renewal":"","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"admission: Permanent admission: create upgraded PACER account; submit Attorney Admissions and E-file Registration request; Standing Committee reviews applications; three annual admission ceremonies (optional attendance); phv: File Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice using court form contemporaneously with first pleading; submit in paper form initially; register through PACER after approval; phv_fee: Required (amount not specified); other: Electronic filing mandatory in district; procedure involves committee review; admission ceremony optional  (low confidence)","pending":"","eff":"2026-04-08 (per file name)","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.tned.uscourts.gov/sites/tned/files/Local%20Rules_Active_2026.04.08%20to%20Present.pdf","admission_url":"https://www.tned.uscourts.gov/attorney-information","phv_url":"https://www.tned.uscourts.gov/attorney-information","fee_url":"https://www.tned.uscourts.gov/fees"},"conf":"H","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"","fee_pay":"pay the admission fee electronically","cogs_age":"","swear":"admitted on motion of a member of the federal bar in open court or in chambers","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","Only attorneys who are currently admitted to practice in the highest court of a state, territory, or the District of Columbia, and who appear to the Court to be of good moral and professional character may be admitted as members of the bar of this Court.","https://www.tned.uscourts.gov/sites/tned/files/Local%20Rules_Active_2026.04.08%20to%20Present.pdf"],["Admission rule","LR83.5 Bar Admission (a) Admission to Practice Generally","https://www.tned.uscourts.gov/sites/tned/files/Local%20Rules_Active_2026.04.08%20to%20Present.pdf"],["Sponsor","The sponsors must be members of the bar of this Court and must personally know, but not be related to, the applicant.","https://www.tned.uscourts.gov/sites/tned/files/Local%20Rules_Active_2026.04.08%20to%20Present.pdf"],["Oath","The attorney shall submit with the application an oath or affirmation as prescribed by Rule 5 of the Supreme Court of the United States.","https://www.tned.uscourts.gov/sites/tned/files/Local%20Rules_Active_2026.04.08%20to%20Present.pdf"],["Admission fee","Admission of attorney to practice (including certificate) $249.00","https://www.tned.uscourts.gov/fees"],["Pro hac vice available","may, upon motion, be permitted to practice pro hac vice in a particular case before this Court.","https://www.tned.uscourts.gov/sites/tned/files/Local%20Rules_Active_2026.04.08%20to%20Present.pdf"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","An attorney who is a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a state, territory, or the District of Columbia and who is admitted and entitled to practice in another United States District Court may, upon motion, be permitted to practice pro hac vice in a particular case before this Court.","https://www.tned.uscourts.gov/sites/tned/files/Local%20Rules_Active_2026.04.08%20to%20Present.pdf"],["Pro hac vice rule","(b) Admission Pro Hac Vice (1) Admission Pro Hac Vice","https://www.tned.uscourts.gov/sites/tned/files/Local%20Rules_Active_2026.04.08%20to%20Present.pdf"],["Residency limits","This rule does not apply to attorneys who reside and/or who are regularly employed within the geographic confines of the Eastern District of Tennessee.","https://www.tned.uscourts.gov/sites/tned/files/Local%20Rules_Active_2026.04.08%20to%20Present.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee","Applicants must pay a fee of $150.00 upon filing a motion for admission pro hac vice unless the applicant has an application for admission pending under LR 83.5(a),","https://www.tned.uscourts.gov/sites/tned/files/Local%20Rules_Active_2026.04.08%20to%20Present.pdf"],["Rules effective","Schedule of Fees Updated: October 1, 2024","https://www.tned.uscourts.gov/fees"],["Fee payment","After the admissions clerk reviews your application, you will receive an email with instructions to pay the admission fee electronically.","https://www.tned.uscourts.gov/attorney-information"],["Swearing-in","Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, applicants recommended for admission by the Committee shall be admitted on motion of a member of the federal bar in open court or in chambers.","https://www.tned.uscourts.gov/sites/tned/files/Local%20Rules_Active_2026.04.08%20to%20Present.pdf"],["Admission route","Only attorneys who are currently admitted to practice in the highest court of a state, territory, or the District of Columbia, and who appear to the Court to be of good moral and professional character may be admitted as members of the bar of this Court.","https://www.tned.uscourts.gov/sites/tned/files/Local%20Rules_Active_2026.04.08%20to%20Present.pdf"]],"off":"Eastern District of Tennessee","slug":"eastern-district-of-tennessee","_state":"Tennessee"},{"id":"M.D. Tenn.","arc":"Tennessee Middle District Court","circuit":"6","cat":"Any State AND any USDC","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Member in good standing of the bar of Tennessee, any other State or Territory, or D.C.; if not a Tennessee bar member, must also be a member in good standing of a U.S. district court or U.S. appellate court","ga_rule":"LR 83.01","ga_sponsor":"Application must be signed by two members in good standing of the bar of this Court who recommend admission; one member must move admission when application is called","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"","ga_oath":"Applicant after taking required oath must sign roll of attorneys","ga_fee":"$249 (sched. updated Dec. 1, 2023)","phv_avail":"Yes","phv_elig":"Any member in good standing of the bar of any other District Court of the United States who is not a resident of this District and does not maintain an office in this District for practice of law","phv_rule":"LR 83.01 (PDF)","phv_lc":"No local counsel requirement stated; attorneys without CM/ECF privileges may have motion filed via CM/ECF by local counsel or email it. Good standing cert must be from a USDC or federal appellate court, within 6 months.","phv_res":"Must not be a resident of this District and must not maintain an office in this District for the practice of law","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"Certificate of good standing from a U.S. district or appellate court (not state bar), issued within 6 months of motion","phv_fee":"$150","phv_ecf":"CM/ECF users file electronically; others via local counsel or phv@tnmd.uscourts.gov","renewal":"","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"admission: Refer to Local Rules & Practitioners Handbook  (low confidence)","pending":"","eff":"2025-05-15 amendments (per search result title)","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.tnmd.uscourts.gov/sites/tnmd/files/2025.05.15%20TNMD%20Local%20Rules%20of%20Court%20-%202025%20amendments%20_0.pdf","admission_url":"https://www.tnmd.uscourts.gov/attorneys-0","phv_url":"https://www.tnmd.uscourts.gov/forms/motion-appear-pro-hac-vice","fee_url":"https://www.tnmd.uscourts.gov/fee-schedule-updated-12012023"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"VERIFIED 2026-10-02 VERBATIM (AI-read, quote machine-matched to pulled doc www_tnmd_uscourts_gov_sites_tnmd_files_2025_05_15_20TNMD_20L_f12cc1): 'To be eligible for admission to the bar of this Court, an attorney must be a member in good standing of the bar of the State of Tennessee, any other State or Territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia. If the applicant is not a member of the bar of Tennessee, the applicant must be a member in good standing of a United States District Court or a United States appellate court.' [category was: Undetermined (conflict)]","fee_pay":"Checks and money orders payable to Clerk, U.S. District Court; Attorney Admission Application Fee $249.00","cogs_age":"","swear":"appearance and admission in open court or in chambers","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","an attorney must be a member in good standing of the bar of the State of Tenn essee, any other State or Territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia.","https://www.tnmd.uscourts.gov/sites/tnmd/files/2025.05.15%20TNMD%20Local%20Rules%20of%20Court%20-%202025%20amendments%20_0.pdf"],["Reciprocity routes","If the applicant is not a member of the bar of Tennessee, the applicant must be a memb er in good standing of a United States District Court or a United States appellate court.","https://www.tnmd.uscourts.gov/sites/tnmd/files/2025.05.15%20TNMD%20Local%20Rules%20of%20Court%20-%202025%20amendments%20_0.pdf"],["Sponsor","The application must be signed by two members in good standing of the bar of this Court who recommend the attorney’s admission.","https://www.tnmd.uscourts.gov/sites/tnmd/files/2025.05.15%20TNMD%20Local%20Rules%20of%20Court%20-%202025%20amendments%20_0.pdf"],["Oath","The applicant, after taking the required oath, must then sign the roll of attorneys and must pay to the Clerk the prescribed enrollment fee.","https://www.tnmd.uscourts.gov/sites/tnmd/files/2025.05.15%20TNMD%20Local%20Rules%20of%20Court%20-%202025%20amendments%20_0.pdf"],["Admission fee","Attorney Admission Application Fee $249.00","https://www.tnmd.uscourts.gov/fee-schedule-updated-12012023"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","Any member in good standing of the bar of any other District Court of the United States who is not a resident of this District and who does not maintain an office in this District","https://www.tnmd.uscourts.gov/sites/tnmd/files/2025.05.15%20TNMD%20Local%20Rules%20of%20Court%20-%202025%20amendments%20_0.pdf"],["Local counsel","Unless counsel appearing on behalf of a party in a civil case is both a member of the Tennessee bar and admi tted to the bar of this Court, local co- counsel must be retained.","https://www.tnmd.uscourts.gov/sites/tnmd/files/2025.05.15%20TNMD%20Local%20Rules%20of%20Court%20-%202025%20amendments%20_0.pdf"],["Residency limits","who is not a resident of this District and who does not maintain an office in this District for the practice of law","https://www.tnmd.uscourts.gov/sites/tnmd/files/2025.05.15%20TNMD%20Local%20Rules%20of%20Court%20-%202025%20amendments%20_0.pdf"],["Fee payment","Attorney Admission Application Fee $249.00 Pro Hac Vice Admission Motion $150.00 Certificate of Good Standing $21.00 Duplicate Certificate of Admission $21.00 Payment Acceptance Information All checks & money orders should be made payable to: Clerk, U.S. District Court .","https://www.tnmd.uscourts.gov/fee-schedule-updated-12012023"],["Swearing-in","The applicant will make suitable arrangements thereafter with the Clerk for the applicant’s appearance and admission in open court or in chambers in accordance with this rule.","https://www.tnmd.uscourts.gov/sites/tnmd/files/2025.05.15%20TNMD%20Local%20Rules%20of%20Court%20-%202025%20amendments%20_0.pdf"]],"off":"Middle District of Tennessee","slug":"middle-district-of-tennessee","_state":"Tennessee"},{"id":"W.D. Tenn.","arc":"Tennessee Western District Court","circuit":"6","cat":"Any State AND any USDC","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Any state bar in good standing; non-Tennessee must also have USDC membership","ga_rule":"LR 83.4","ga_sponsor":"Admission only on motion made by a member in good standing of the bar of this Court.","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"Certificate of good standing from the highest court of applicant's state or the District of Columbia and, if not a Tennessee bar member, from a United States District Court; no recency stated.","ga_oath":"Applicant, if admitted, must take the prescribed oath.","ga_fee":"$249 (effective 12/1/2023)","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"An attorney not licensed in Tennessee but licensed and in good standing at the bar of the highest court of any other state or the District of Columbia.","phv_rule":"LR 83.4(d)","phv_lc":"Discretionary: Court may at any time in its sole discretion require party to engage co-counsel meeting Local Counsel requirements.","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$150 per attorney per case","phv_ecf":"","renewal":"","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"","pending":"LR 83.4(i) is now in force (rules revised Nov. 17, 2025): the court may require a party to engage Tennessee-licensed local counsel within 100 miles. Exact adoption date not found; nothing newer pending.","eff":"December 1, 2023 fee schedule","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.tnwd.uscourts.gov/local-rules","admission_url":"https://www.tnwd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions","phv_url":"https://www.tnwd.uscourts.gov/sites/tnwd/files/ProHacViceStepByStep.pdf","notice_url":"https://www.tnwd.uscourts.gov/news/public-notice-amendments-local-rules","fee_url":"https://www.tnwd.uscourts.gov/local-fees"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-05","vnote":"","fee_pay":"pay the admission fee through the Pay.gov system ($231.00)","cogs_age":"","swear":"in person open court admission","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"per attorney per case","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","admitted to practice law and in good standing before the Supreme Court of Tennessee, any other state, or the District of Columbia. If the applicant is not a member of the bar of Tennessee, he or she must also be a member in good standing of a United States District Court.","https://www.tnwd.uscourts.gov/sites/tnwd/files/Local%20Rules%20%E2%80%93%20Revised%2011.17.%202025%20%28Addition%20of%20LR%2043.1%28h%29%29.pdf"],["Sponsor","Admission then shall be obtained only on motion made by a member in good standing of the bar of this Court.","https://www.tnwd.uscourts.gov/sites/tnwd/files/Local%20Rules%20%E2%80%93%20Revised%2011.17.%202025%20%28Addition%20of%20LR%2043.1%28h%29%29.pdf"],["Good standing certificate","(b) a certificate of good standing from the highest court of his or her state or the District of Columbia and, if not a member of the bar of Tennessee, from a United States District Court.","https://www.tnwd.uscourts.gov/sites/tnwd/files/Local%20Rules%20%E2%80%93%20Revised%2011.17.%202025%20%28Addition%20of%20LR%2043.1%28h%29%29.pdf"],["Oath","The applicant, if admitted, shall take the prescribed oath","https://www.tnwd.uscourts.gov/sites/tnwd/files/Local%20Rules%20%E2%80%93%20Revised%2011.17.%202025%20%28Addition%20of%20LR%2043.1%28h%29%29.pdf"],["Admission fee","(8) $ 249 .00 for Attorn e y Admission Fee","https://www.tnwd.uscourts.gov/local-fees"],["Pro hac vice available","may be admitted specially for the purpose of acting as attorney in a case in this Court.","https://www.tnwd.uscourts.gov/sites/tnwd/files/Local%20Rules%20%E2%80%93%20Revised%2011.17.%202025%20%28Addition%20of%20LR%2043.1%28h%29%29.pdf"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","An attorney not licensed to practice law in the State of Tennessee, but who is licensed to practice and is in good standing at the bar of the highest court of any other state or the District of Columbia","https://www.tnwd.uscourts.gov/sites/tnwd/files/Local%20Rules%20%E2%80%93%20Revised%2011.17.%202025%20%28Addition%20of%20LR%2043.1%28h%29%29.pdf"],["Pro hac vice rule","(d) Permission to participate in a Particular Case.","https://www.tnwd.uscourts.gov/sites/tnwd/files/Local%20Rules%20%E2%80%93%20Revised%2011.17.%202025%20%28Addition%20of%20LR%2043.1%28h%29%29.pdf"],["Local counsel","the Court may at any time in its sole discretion require such party to engage co-counsel who meets the foregoing requirements (“Local Counsel”).","https://www.tnwd.uscourts.gov/sites/tnwd/files/Local%20Rules%20%E2%80%93%20Revised%2011.17.%202025%20%28Addition%20of%20LR%2043.1%28h%29%29.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee","(10) $1 50 .00 Pro Hac Vice A dmission (per attorn e y per c ase)","https://www.tnwd.uscourts.gov/local-fees"],["Rules effective","District Court F ili n g and Miscellaneous Fee Schedu l e (28 U .S.C. §1914) December 1 , 2023","https://www.tnwd.uscourts.gov/local-fees"],["Fee payment","You will be prompted to pay the admission fee through the Pay.gov system. If you choose the form Application for Admission to the Bar, complete the form, then contact the Office of the Clerk to arrange for an in person open court admission date. The current admission fee is $231.00.","https://www.tnwd.uscourts.gov/sites/tnwd/files/Local%20Rules%20%E2%80%93%20Revised%2011.17.%202025%20%28Addition%20of%20LR%2043.1%28h%29%29.pdf"],["Swearing-in","If you choose the form Application for Admission to the Bar, complete the form, then contact the Office of the Clerk to arrange for an in person open court admission date.","https://www.tnwd.uscourts.gov/sites/tnwd/files/Local%20Rules%20%E2%80%93%20Revised%2011.17.%202025%20%28Addition%20of%20LR%2043.1%28h%29%29.pdf"],["Application link","ADMISSION METHODS: Go to the court’s website: www.tnwd.uscourts.gov","https://www.tnwd.uscourts.gov/sites/tnwd/files/Local%20Rules%20%E2%80%93%20Revised%2011.17.%202025%20%28Addition%20of%20LR%2043.1%28h%29%29.pdf"],["Admission route","Any person is eligible for membership who is admitted to practice law and in good standing before the Supreme Court of Tennessee, any other state, or the District of Columbia. If the applicant is not a member of the bar of Tennessee, he or she must also be a member in good standing of a United States District Court.","https://www.courtrules.net/courts/federal/western-district-tennessee/local-rules/14306"]],"off":"Western District of Tennessee","slug":"western-district-of-tennessee","_state":"Tennessee"},{"id":"C.D. Ill.","arc":"Illinois Central District Court","circuit":"7","cat":"Any State","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Attorney licensed in any state or D.C.","ga_rule":"LR 83.5(E)","ga_sponsor":"Three routes: sponsored by member; self-motion with good standing certificate from licensing state; self-motion with proof of N.D. or S.D. Ill. admission","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"Required for self-motion route (state good standing)","ga_oath":"","ga_fee":"$249 (eff. 12/1/2023; waiver for government employees on request)","phv_avail":"yes (discretionary)","phv_elig":"Presiding judge's discretion; motion plus concurrent admission application","phv_rule":"CDIL-LR -83 .5 (F)","phv_lc":"","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"No separate fee stated. Pro hac vice is not generally permitted; a judge may allow a motion only while an application for admission (with its fee) is pending (LR 83.5(F))","phv_ecf":"","renewal":"","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"admission: follows district; phv: pro hac vice procedures available  (low confidence)","pending":"","eff":"December 1, 2023","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.ilcd.uscourts.gov/local-rules","admission_url":"https://www.ilcd.uscourts.gov/content/attorney-admission-pacer","notice_url":"https://www.ilcd.uscourts.gov/court-info/local-rules-and-orders"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-05","vnote":"","fee_pay":"Pay by credit card via PACER Payment Information screen; ACH not accepted; admission fees charged only after admission approved","cogs_age":"","swear":"","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","Any attorney licensed to practice law in any state or in the District of Columbia must be admitted to practice generally in this Court on written motion of a member in good standing of the bar of this Court","https://www.ilcd.uscourts.gov/content/attorney-admission-pacer"],["Reciprocity routes","You must include a copy of your Certificate of Admission for either the Northern or Southern District of IL in which you are licensed.","https://www.ilcd.uscourts.gov/content/attorney-admission-pacer"],["Admission rule","and upon payment of the fees required by law and by Local Rule 83.5(E).","https://www.ilcd.uscourts.gov/content/attorney-admission-pacer"],["Sponsor","You may have a current member of the bar of this court move for your admission through Part A of the Motion for Admission.","https://www.ilcd.uscourts.gov/content/attorney-admission-pacer"],["Good standing certificate","You must include a Certificate of Good Standing from the appropriate agency of the state in which you are licensed.","https://www.ilcd.uscourts.gov/content/attorney-admission-pacer"],["Admission fee","Beginning December 1, 2023, the Attorney Admission Fee will be $249.","https://www.ilcd.uscourts.gov/content/attorney-admission-pacer"],["Pro hac vice available","Pursuant to CDIL-LR -83 .5 (F), the court does not permit pro hoc vice admissions generally.","https://www.ilcd.uscourts.gov/content/attorney-admission-pacer"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","At the discretion of the presiding judge, an attorney who is duly licensed to practice in any state or the District of Columbia may file a motion seeking leave to participate in a case while his or her application for admission to practice in the Central District of Illinois is pending.","https://www.ilcd.uscourts.gov/content/attorney-admission-pacer"],["Fee payment","By entering your credit card information, you can choose how to pay your PACER and court fees. Please be advised that the Central District of Illinois DOES NOT accept ACH payments and admission fees will not be charged until admission to the Central District of Illinois bar has been approved.","https://www.ilcd.uscourts.gov/content/attorney-admission-pacer"],["Application link","Go to www.pacer.gov . Select Register for an Account > Attorney Filers for CM/ECF.","https://www.ilcd.uscourts.gov/content/attorney-admission-pacer"],["Pro hac vice","The Court does not permit pro hac vice admissions generally.","https://ilcd.uscourts.gov/sites/ilcd/files/November%201,%202021%20ILCD%20Local%20Rules%20(Final).pdf"],["Pro hac vice","The application for admission must be submitted contemporaneously with the motion for leave.","https://ilcd.uscourts.gov/sites/ilcd/files/November%201,%202021%20ILCD%20Local%20Rules%20(Final).pdf"]],"off":"Central District of Illinois","slug":"central-district-of-illinois","_state":"Illinois"},{"id":"N.D. Ill.","arc":"Illinois Northern District Court","circuit":"7","cat":"Any State","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Any state or D.C. (LR 83.10); two sponsors","ga_rule":"LR 83.10(a)","ga_sponsor":"Affidavits of two attorneys currently and for at least two years members in good standing of the bar of the highest court of any state or D.C. who have known applicant for at least one year","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"Current (less than 30 days old) letter or certificate of good standing from the highest court, or agency thereof, of any state or D.C.","ga_oath":"Oath of Office form signed by petitioner as sworn declaration under penalty of perjury","ga_fee":"$199.00 filing fee paid electronically through pay.gov","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Members in good standing of the bar of the highest court of any state or of any United States district court for a particular case","phv_rule":"LR 83.14","phv_lc":"None - LR 83.15 abrogated","phv_res":"NONE: stated in the source documents","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$150.00 (General Order 17-0022, eff. Jan. 7, 2018)","phv_ecf":"","renewal":"","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"","pending":"","eff":"","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/LandingPage.php?page=local_rules","admission_url":"https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/GeneralBarAdmission.aspx"},"conf":"H","ver":"yes (eligibility, PHV rule, local counsel)","checked":"2026-10-05","vnote":"VERIFIED 2026-10-02 VERBATIM: LR 83.10(a): \"An applicant for admission to the bar of this Court must be a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of any state of the United States or of the District of Columbia.\" LR 83.10(c): certificate of good standing plus affidavits of two attorneys (members at least two years, known applicant at least one year) and Oath of Office. LR 83.14: \"A member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of any state or of any United States district court may, upon motion, be permitted to argue or try a particular case in whole or in part subject to the requirements of LR 83.12\"; fee set by the Court. LR 83.15(a): nonresident attorney (no office in the District) \"may appear before this Court only upon having designated as local counsel a member of the bar of this Court having an office within this District upon whom service of papers may be made.\" Source: ilnd.uscourts.gov/_assets/_documents/_rules/LRRULES.pdf","fee_pay":"pay the filing fee ($199.00) electronically through the pay.gov system","cogs_age":"less than 30 days old","swear":"by signed Oath of Office sworn declaration","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","(a) Qualifications. An applicant for admission to the bar of this Court must be a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of any state of the United States or of the District of Columbia.","https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/_assets/_documents/_rules/LRRULES.pdf"],["Reciprocity routes","the petitioner’s own motion, accompanied by a letter or certificate of good standing (not more than 30 days old at the time of application) to Practice in another District of Illinois","https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/_assets/_documents/_rules/LRRULES.pdf"],["Sponsor","(2) the affidavits of two attorneys who are currently and for at least two years have been members in good standing of the bar of the highest court of any state of the United States or of the District of Columbia and who have known the applicant for at least one year, and","https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/_assets/_documents/_rules/LRRULES.pdf"],["Good standing certificate","a current (less than 30 days old) letter - or certificate - of good standing from the highest court, or an agency thereof, of any state of the United States or of the District of Columbia","https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/_assets/_documents/gb_tr_instructions.pdf"],["Oath","(3)an Oath of Office form signed by the petitioner declaring under penalty of perjury that the information provided is true and correct.","https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/_assets/_documents/_rules/LRRULES.pdf"],["Admission fee","upload your documents on the Court's web site and pay the filing fee($199.00) electronically through the pay.gov system.","https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/GeneralBarAdmission.aspx"],["Pro hac vice available","A member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of any state or of any United States district court may, upon motion, be permitted to argue or try a particular case in whole or in part","https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/_assets/_documents/_rules/LRRULES.pdf"],["Pro hac vice rule","LR 83.14. Appearance by Attorneys Not Members of the Bar","https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/_assets/_documents/_rules/LRRULES.pdf"],["Fee payment","Once you have obtained the required supporting documents, you can register for the General Bar, upload your documents on the Court's web site and pay the filing fee($199.00) electronically through the pay.gov system.","https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/GeneralBarAdmission.aspx"],["Certificate age limit","All petitions for admission to the general bar must be accompanied by a current (less than 30 days old) letter - or certificate - of good standing from the highest court","https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/_assets/_documents/gb_tr_instructions.pdf"],["Swearing-in","The petitioner’s signature on the \"Oath of Office\" must be a sworn declaration.","https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/_assets/_documents/_rules/LRRULES.pdf"],["Application link","All petitions for admission to the general bar are to be filed on-line at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov on the form approved by the Executive Committee (Rule 83. 10 (b))","https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/_assets/_documents/gb_tr_instructions.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee","effective January 7, 2018, the fee for pro hac vice applications shall be $150.00.","https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/_assets/_documents/_forms/_clerksoffice/rules/admin/pdf-orders/General%20Order%2017-0022%20-%20Pro%20Hac%20Vice%20Fee%20Increase.pdf"],["Who qualifies","An applicant for admission to the bar of this Court must be a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of any state of the United States or of the District of Columbia.","https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/_assets/_documents/_forms/_legal/newrules/New00075.htm"]],"off":"Northern District of Illinois","slug":"northern-district-of-illinois","_state":"Illinois"},{"id":"S.D. Ill.","arc":"Illinois Southern District Court","circuit":"7","cat":"Any State","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Licensed in any state or D.C.","ga_rule":"RULE 83.1, 83.1(a)","ga_sponsor":"","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"Certificate of Good Standing via NextGen CM/ECF ($21)","ga_oath":"Oath on Admission Form AO 153","ga_fee":"$249","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Any attorney licensed in any state or D.C. who does not wish to be admitted generally but wishes to be admitted in a specific civil or criminal case only","phv_rule":"(b) Pro Hac Vice Admissions","phv_lc":"Parties represented by non-resident counsel shall not be required to retain local counsel","phv_res":"No residency bar; non-residents may appear without local counsel, though court may require local counsel for good cause","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$200 per fee schedule","phv_ecf":"Login reusable for future cases; new PHV motion each case","renewal":"Attorneys must periodically pay a fee to maintain and renew their membership in the Court's bar","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"admission: follows district; phv: pro hac vice procedures available  (low confidence)","pending":"LR 83.1(l), effective Sept. 22, 2025: fee-retention wording only. No change to eligibility, fee amounts, pro hac vice, or local counsel.","eff":"October 30, 2023","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.ilsd.uscourts.gov/local-court-rules","admission_url":"https://www.ilsd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission","phv_url":"https://www.ilsd.uscourts.gov/sites/ilsd/files/PHVAdmission.pdf","fee_url":"https://www.ilsd.uscourts.gov/fee-schedule"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-05","vnote":"","fee_pay":"","cogs_age":"issued less than 60 days from the date of application","swear":"","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"per admission","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","Any attorney licensed to practice law in any state in the United States or the District of Columbia shall be admitted to practice generally in this Court upon payment of an init ial fee, as prescribed in the Fee Schedule, and completion of the registration process through PACER.","https://www.ilsd.uscourts.gov/sites/ilsd/files/LocalRules10-30-2023.pdf"],["Reciprocity routes","An attorney may submit a Certificate of Admission to Practice in the Northern or Central Districts of I llinois in lieu of a Certificate of Good Standing, together with all state bar numbers issued to the attorney applicant, and an Oath of Office.","https://www.ilsd.uscourts.gov/sites/ilsd/files/LocalRules10-30-2023.pdf"],["Good standing certificate","Attorney applicants are required to submit a Certificate of Good Standing issued less than 60 days fr om the date of application from a state in which the attorney a pplicant is licensed, all state bar numbers issued to the attorney applicant, and an Oath of Office.","https://www.ilsd.uscourts.gov/sites/ilsd/files/LocalRules10-30-2023.pdf"],["Oath","all state bar numbers issued to the attorney applicant, and an Oath of Office.","https://www.ilsd.uscourts.gov/sites/ilsd/files/LocalRules10-30-2023.pdf"],["Pro hac vice available","may, upon submission of a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice , be permitted to appear of record and participate pro hac vice.","https://www.ilsd.uscourts.gov/sites/ilsd/files/LocalRules10-30-2023.pdf"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","any attorney licensed to practice law in any st ate in the United States or the District of Columbia who does no t wish to be admitted generally, but wishes to be admitted in a spec ific civil or criminal case only","https://www.ilsd.uscourts.gov/sites/ilsd/files/LocalRules10-30-2023.pdf"],["Pro hac vice rule","Pursuant to Local Rule 83.1(b), an attorney licensed to practice law in any state of the United States or the District of Columbia who wishes to be admitted for the purpose of a specific civil or criminal case may file a motion for pro hac vice admission.","https://www.ilsd.uscourts.gov/sites/ilsd/files/PHVAdmission.pdf"],["Local counsel","Parties who are represented by counsel wh o do not reside in this district shall not be required to retain local counsel to represent them.","https://www.ilsd.uscourts.gov/sites/ilsd/files/LocalRules10-30-2023.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee","You must also pay a filing fee of $200.00 per admission.","https://www.ilsd.uscourts.gov/sites/ilsd/files/PHVAdmission.pdf"],["Renewal","Attorneys must periodically pay a fee to maintain and renew their membership in the Court’s bar.","https://www.ilsd.uscourts.gov/sites/ilsd/files/LocalRules10-30-2023.pdf"]],"off":"Southern District of Illinois","slug":"southern-district-of-illinois","_state":"Illinois"},{"id":"N.D. Ind.","arc":"Indiana Northern District Court","circuit":"7","cat":"Any State OR SCOTUS","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Admitted by SCOTUS or highest court of any state","ga_rule":"","ga_sponsor":"","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"","ga_oath":"","ga_fee":"$199 now; $221 effective Dec. 1, 2026 (national miscellaneous fee schedule)","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"","phv_rule":"N.D.Ind.L.R. 83-5(a)(2)(C)","phv_lc":"","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$96 (local fee; court e-filing instructions and archived schedule; no notice of a change found)","phv_ecf":"PACER PHV registration, pay fee, file motion via CM/ECF","renewal":"","cle":"","bk_rule":"N.D. Ind. Bankr. L.B.R. 9010-1; General Order 2000-01","bk_dep":"Separate PHV motion forms for main case and adversary proceeding; a form references $96 fee (print form, unconfirmed) | admission: LBR 9010-1; General Order 2000-01 for pro hac vice motions; phv: Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice; local counsel not specified as required; forms provided for main cases and adversary proceedings; other: Fillable motion forms available; Adobe Acrobat or Reader required  (low confidence)","pending":"Admission fee rises from $199 to $221 on Dec. 1, 2026 (national fee schedule). New pro hac vice fee not found.","eff":"February 25, 2022","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.innd.uscourts.gov/court-info/local-rules-and-orders","admission_url":"https://www.innd.uscourts.gov/admission-practice-and-cmecf-registration","phv_url":"https://www.innd.uscourts.gov/admission-practice-pro-hac-vice","fee_url":"https://www.innd.uscourts.gov/miscellaneous-fee-schedule"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-05","vnote":"","fee_pay":"","cogs_age":"","swear":"","apply_url":"https://ecf.innd.uscourts.gov/AttorneyReg/","phv_scope":"","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Admission fee","10-A. For original admission of attorneys to practice, including a certificate of admission. $199 $221","https://www.innd.uscourts.gov/miscellaneous-fee-schedule"],["Pro hac vice available","To be admitted Pro Hac Vice in a case you must:","https://www.innd.uscourts.gov/admission-practice-pro-hac-vice"],["Pro hac vice rule","See N.D.Ind.L.R. 83-5(a)(2)(C) regarding Pro Hac Vice admission.","https://www.innd.uscourts.gov/admission-practice-pro-hac-vice"],["Pending changes","The Miscellaneous Fee Schedule will reflect increases beginning on December 1, 2026 .","https://www.innd.uscourts.gov/miscellaneous-fee-schedule"],["Application link","1. Visit https://ecf.innd.uscourts.gov/AttorneyReg/. Enter attorney’s last name and Bar ID in the appropriate boxes. Do not enter an email address on this screen.","https://www.innd.uscourts.gov/sites/innd/files/Instructions%20-%20AttyReg%20PHV%20Admission.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee","paying the prescribed fee of $191 for full admission or $96 for Pro Hac Vice","https://www.innd.uscourts.gov/admission-practice-cmecf-registration"],["Admission route","An attorney admitted to practice by the United States Supreme Court or the highest court in any state may become a member of the court's bar on a member's motion.","https://www.courtrules.net/courts/federal/northern-district-indiana/local-rules/12478"]],"off":"Northern District of Indiana","slug":"northern-district-of-indiana","_state":"Indiana"},{"id":"S.D. Ind.","arc":"Indiana Southern District Court","circuit":"7","cat":"Any State OR SCOTUS","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Admitted by SCOTUS or highest court of any state","ga_rule":"LR 83-5","ga_sponsor":"Sponsoring attorney admitted in S.D. Ind. in good standing; attests character and fitness","ga_exam":"None beyond other-jurisdiction admission","ga_cogs":"","ga_oath":"Prescribed oath or affirmation","ga_fee":"$249","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Attorneys who are not members of the bar but are admitted, active and in good standing in another United States court or the highest court of any state","phv_rule":"LR 83-6","phv_lc":"Sponsoring attorney required (per admission page)","phv_res":"Court may require an attorney residing outside the district to retain, as local counsel, a member of the court's bar who resides in the district","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$100 per attorney per case (admission page)","phv_ecf":"Apply through PACER, then motion in case","renewal":"","cle":"","bk_rule":"B-9010-3 Bar Admission; B-9010-2 PHV; General Order 09-0003","bk_dep":"Bankr. bar = S.D. Ind. district bar members; non-members may appear by motion (licensed in other US courts/state supreme courts); PHV motion per attorney with affidavit (out-of-state) and proposed order; PHV motion filed electronically with fee; PHV amount NOT FOUND | admission: must be admitted to S.D. Ind., generally or pro hac vice; phv: General Order 09-0003; out-of-state attorneys must provide affidavit confirming admission in another jurisdiction; electronic filing mandatory; phv_fee: filing fee required; amount not specified on webpage; other: Credit card or check payment accepted for filing fee  (low confidence)","pending":"Proposed LR 83-6 (notice Sept. 16, 2026; comments through Oct. 15, 2026): attorneys may self-apply for pro hac vice through PACER and pay the fee during e-filing.","eff":"12/1/2023","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.insd.uscourts.gov/court-info/local-rules-and-orders","admission_url":"https://www.insd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission-information","phv_url":"https://www.insd.uscourts.gov/sites/insd/files/local_rules/Local%20Rule%2083-6%20-%20Pro%20Hac%20Vice%20Admission_0.pdf","notice_url":"https://www.insd.uscourts.gov/sites/insd/files/LocalRulesNoticeFall2026.pdf","fee_url":"https://www.insd.uscourts.gov/fees-financial-information"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-05","vnote":"","fee_pay":"through individual PACER account - complete the process online, which includes paying the fee","cogs_age":"","swear":"","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"per case, per attorney","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","Pursuant to Local Rule 83-5 , attorneys who have been admitted to practice by the Supreme Court of the United States or the highest Court of any state may become a member of the bar of this Court.","https://www.insd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission-information"],["Admission rule","Pursuant to Local Rule 83-5 , attorneys who have been admitted to practice by the Supreme Court of the United States","https://www.insd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission-information"],["Sponsor","The sponsoring attorney identified in your request for admission is admitted and in good standing in the Southern District of Indiana and agrees to support your admission request","https://www.insd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission-information"],["Oath","If your admission is granted by this Court, you agree to take the prescribed oath or affirmation, pay the required fees, and provide current contact information, pursuant to Local Rule 83-5 .","https://www.insd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission-information"],["Admission fee","ATTORNEY ADMISSION TO PRACTICE (includes certificate) $249.00","https://www.insd.uscourts.gov/sites/insd/files/dc_fee_schedule%2012-1-23.final_.pdf"],["Pro hac vice available","Pursuant to Local Rule 83-6 , attorneys may also be admitted to appear in a particular case through PACER","https://www.insd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission-information"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","The motion must include a statement indicating that the attorney requesting admission is admitted to practice, currently in active status, and in good standing as an attorney in another United States court or the highest court of any state.","https://www.insd.uscourts.gov/sites/insd/files/local_rules/Local%20Rule%2083-6%20-%20Pro%20Hac%20Vice%20Admission_0.pdf"],["Local counsel","The court may require an attorney residing outside the district to retain, as local counsel, a member of the court’s bar who resides in the district.","https://www.insd.uscourts.gov/sites/insd/files/local_rules/Local%20Rule%2083-6%20-%20Pro%20Hac%20Vice%20Admission_0.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee","which includes paying the fee of $100 per attorney, per case.","https://www.insd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission-information"],["Rules effective","Current Local Rules : Local Rules (Effective 7/1/2026)","https://www.insd.uscourts.gov/court-info/local-rules-and-orders"],["Pending changes","The Local Rules Advisory Committee for the Southern District of Indiana has recommended, and the District Court has authorized release for a period of public comment through October 15, 2026, the revision of certain Local Rules","https://www.insd.uscourts.gov/sites/insd/files/LocalRulesNoticeFall2026.pdf"],["Fee payment","To apply for admission and E-Filing rights to the Southern District of Indiana through your individual PACER account via www.pacer.uscourts.gov *, select this court and complete the process online, which includes paying the fee of $249 .","https://www.insd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission-information"],["Application link","To apply for admission and E-Filing rights to the Southern District of Indiana through your individual PACER account via www.pacer.uscourts.gov *, select this court and complete the process online","https://www.insd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission-information"],["Pro hac vice fee covers","PRO HAC VICE MOTION (per case, per attorney) $100.00","https://www.insd.uscourts.gov/sites/insd/files/dc_fee_schedule%2012-1-23.final_.pdf"]],"off":"Southern District of Indiana","slug":"southern-district-of-indiana","_state":"Indiana"},{"id":"E.D. Wis.","arc":"Wisconsin Eastern District Court","circuit":"7","cat":"Any State or Any Federal Court","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Any licensed attorney in good standing before any United States court, the highest court of any State, or D.C.","ga_rule":"Civil L.R. 83 (cited 83(c)(2)(D) for government attorneys)","ga_sponsor":"Affidavit of admitted attorney is alternative to COGS","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"Within 90 days","ga_oath":"Taken before notary; signature notarized","ga_fee":"$234","phv_avail":"no","phv_elig":"","phv_rule":"General L. R. 83(c)(2)(E)","phv_lc":"Court may require nonresident attorney to obtain local counsel to assist in conduct of action","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"","phv_ecf":"","renewal":"","cle":"","bk_rule":"Bankr. L.R. 9010.2(a)","bk_dep":"PHV via Notice of Appearance and Request for Admission PHV in CM/ECF; must show good standing in federal or state court, limited or incidental involvement, no expected appearance in other cases, ECF authorization; affiliated local counsel 'if applicable'; fee not stated | admission: LBR 9010.2(a) requires admission to E.D. Wis. District Court; pro hac vice only in special circumstances at court discretion; phv: Notice of Appearance and Request for Admission Pro Hac Vice; requires good standing in federal or state bar; limited or incidental involvement; no expectation to appear in other cases; ECF authorization required; other: Prior pro hac vice applications within preceding year must be disclosed; judge may revoke permission for non-compliance  (low confidence)","pending":"","eff":"December 1, 2023","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.wied.uscourts.gov/local-rules-and-guidance","admission_url":"https://www.wied.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission","phv_url":"https://www.wieb.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice-admission","fee_url":"https://www.wied.uscourts.gov/district-court-fee-schedule"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"VERIFIED 2026-10-02 VERBATIM (AI-read, quote machine-matched to pulled doc www_wied_uscourts_gov_sites_wied_files_documents_Local_20Rul_a66362): 'Any licensed attorney in good standing before any United States court, or the highest court of any State, or the District of Columbia is eligible for admission to practice in this Court.' [category was: Any State OR any USDC]","fee_pay":"after payment of the prescribed fee to the Clerk of Court","cogs_age":"dated within the last 90 days","swear":"subscribed and sworn to before any person authorized to administer oaths","apply_url":"https://pacer.uscourts.gov/","phv_scope":"","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"limited to attorneys admitted to the District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin","q":[["Who qualifies","Any licensed attorney in good standing before any United States court, or the highest court of any State, or the District of Columbia is eligible for admission to practice in this Court.","https://www.wied.uscourts.gov/sites/wied/files/documents/Local%20Rules%202010-0201-Amended%202024-1218%20Criminal%20L.R.%2013(b)%20and%20Civil%20L.R.%203(c)(2)(B).pdf"],["Reciprocity routes","(1) certificate of good standing from any United States court, or the highest court of any State or the District of Columbia; or (2) the affidavit or sworn statement of an attorney admitted to practice in this Court that the applicant is an attorney in good standing in one of these courts.","https://www.wied.uscourts.gov/sites/wied/files/documents/Local%20Rules%202010-0201-Amended%202024-1218%20Criminal%20L.R.%2013(b)%20and%20Civil%20L.R.%203(c)(2)(B).pdf"],["Admission rule","General L. R. 83. Courthouse; Appearing Before the Court; Admission to Practice; Discipline; Only Natural Persons May Appear Pro Se; Sanctions.","https://www.wied.uscourts.gov/sites/wied/files/documents/Local%20Rules%202010-0201-Amended%202024-1218%20Criminal%20L.R.%2013(b)%20and%20Civil%20L.R.%203(c)(2)(B).pdf"],["Sponsor","(2) the affidavit or sworn statement of an attorney admitted to practice in this Court that the applicant is an attorney in good standing in one of these courts.","https://www.wied.uscourts.gov/sites/wied/files/documents/Local%20Rules%202010-0201-Amended%202024-1218%20Criminal%20L.R.%2013(b)%20and%20Civil%20L.R.%203(c)(2)(B).pdf"],["Good standing certificate","An original Certificate of Good Standing (dated within the last 90 days) from any court in which you have been admitted to practice;","https://www.wied.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission"],["Oath","(ii) File with the Clerk of Court the following oath subscribed and sworn to before any person authorized to administer oaths:","https://www.wied.uscourts.gov/sites/wied/files/documents/Local%20Rules%202010-0201-Amended%202024-1218%20Criminal%20L.R.%2013(b)%20and%20Civil%20L.R.%203(c)(2)(B).pdf"],["Admission fee","Admission of attorneys to practice in the Eastern District of Wisconsin $234","https://www.wied.uscourts.gov/district-court-fee-schedule"],["Pro hac vice available","(E) Pro hac vice motions for admission are not permitted.","https://www.wied.uscourts.gov/sites/wied/files/documents/Local%20Rules%202010-0201-Amended%202024-1218%20Criminal%20L.R.%2013(b)%20and%20Civil%20L.R.%203(c)(2)(B).pdf"],["Rules effective","Effective December 1, 2023 (Issued in accordance with 28 USC § 1914 )","https://www.wied.uscourts.gov/district-court-fee-schedule"],["Fee payment","Thereupon, after payment of the prescribed fee to the Clerk of Court, the Clerk of Court may admit the applicant to practice before this Court.","https://www.wied.uscourts.gov/sites/wied/files/documents/Local%20Rules%202010-0201-Amended%202024-1218%20Criminal%20L.R.%2013(b)%20and%20Civil%20L.R.%203(c)(2)(B).pdf"],["Swearing-in","File with the Clerk of Court the following oath subscribed and sworn to before any person authorized to administer oaths:","https://www.wied.uscourts.gov/sites/wied/files/documents/Local%20Rules%202010-0201-Amended%202024-1218%20Criminal%20L.R.%2013(b)%20and%20Civil%20L.R.%203(c)(2)(B).pdf"],["Application link","You will need to apply for admission electronically, using the Pacer system at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/","https://www.wied.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission"],["Bankruptcy court admission","Local Rule 9010.2(a) of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin generally limits practice before this court to attorneys admitted to the District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.","https://www.wieb.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice-admission"]],"off":"Eastern District of Wisconsin","slug":"eastern-district-of-wisconsin","_state":"Wisconsin"},{"id":"W.D. Wis.","arc":"Wisconsin Western District Court","circuit":"7","cat":"Any State","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Licensed before highest court of any state or DC","ga_rule":"Rule 1 (LR 83.5): Admission of Lawyers","ga_sponsor":"To be admitted, lawyer must complete a verified application for admission","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"Not required; court verifies bar standing itself","ga_oath":"","ga_fee":"$249 (admission incl. certificate + Attorney Admission Fund)","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Any lawyer eligible for membership in the bar of this court","phv_rule":"Rule 1 (LR 83.5): Admission of Lawyers","phv_lc":"Non-resident lawyers need not retain local counsel unless specifically directed to do so by a judge or magistrate judge","phv_res":"NONE: stated in the source documents","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$100 per motion at filing","phv_ecf":"Upgraded individual PACER acct; register for PHV in ECF; file Motion to Appear PHV; pay via pay.gov","renewal":"Admission is permanent","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"admission: must be admitted to W.D. Wis. Federal Bar or file Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice; phv: Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice; follows district court procedures; other: Reference WIWD District Court admission page for specific procedures  (low confidence)","pending":"","eff":"October 1, 2024","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.wiwd.uscourts.gov/local-rules","admission_url":"https://www.wiwd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions","phv_url":"https://www.wiwd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/Pro_Hac_Motion.pdf","fee_url":"https://www.wiwd.uscourts.gov/fee-schedule"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"","fee_pay":"","cogs_age":"","swear":"","apply_url":"https://pacer.uscourts.gov/","phv_scope":"for each pro hac vice motion","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","Any lawyer licensed to practice before the highest court of any state or the District of Columbia is eligible for admission to practice in this court.","https://www.wiwd.uscourts.gov/local-rules"],["Sponsor","To be admitted to the bar of this court, a lawyer must complete a verified application for admission and pay the prescribed fee.","https://www.wiwd.uscourts.gov/local-rules"],["Good standing certificate","Submission of a certificate of good standing is not required.","https://www.wiwd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Admission fee","Admission to Practice (includes a Certificate of Admission and payment to the Attorney Admission Fund) $249.00","https://www.wiwd.uscourts.gov/fee-schedule"],["Pro hac vice available","Any lawyer eligible for membership in the bar of this court may, upon payment of the prescribed fee, move the court to proceed in a particular matter without becoming a member of the bar of this court.","https://www.wiwd.uscourts.gov/local-rules"],["Local counsel","Non-resident lawyers need not retain local counsel to assist in the presentation of their cases unless specifically directed to do so by a judge or magistrate judge.","https://www.wiwd.uscourts.gov/local-rules"],["Pro hac vice fee","A fee of $100 for each pro hac vice motion is required at the time the motion is filed, and is paid through pay.gov.","https://www.wiwd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Renewal","Admission to practice in the Western District of Wisconsin is permanent.","https://www.wiwd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Application link","Please visit https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ to register for PACER.","https://www.wiwd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"]],"off":"Western District of Wisconsin","slug":"western-district-of-wisconsin","_state":"Wisconsin"},{"id":"E.D. Ark.","arc":"Arkansas Eastern District Court","circuit":"8","cat":"Principal Law Office","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Licensed in the jurisdiction where the applicant's principal law office is located and where the applicant principally practices","ga_rule":"LR 83.5","ga_sponsor":"Written petition to Clerk stating residence, office address, telephone numbers and other information; presented to judge for sufficiency determination","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"Current certificate of good standing from clerk of highest court in state where applicant principally practices law","ga_oath":"If approved, applicant must arrange with Clerk for appearance and admission","ga_fee":"$223.00 (includes certificate of admission)","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Member in good standing of Bar of any U.S. District Court or highest court of any state/territory/insular possession, not admitted in Arkansas District Courts","phv_rule":"LR 83.5(d)","phv_lc":"Must designate a member of the Bar of these Courts who maintains an office in Arkansas for communication; waivable on written motion","phv_res":"Designated local counsel must maintain an office in Arkansas","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$100 (eff. Sept. 1, 2013)","phv_ecf":"Motion for Leave to Appear PHV with bar no., address, phone, email; register for E-Filing","renewal":"Biennial Fee page listed; amount NOT FOUND","cle":"","bk_rule":"Joint E.D./W.D. Ark. bankr. LR 2090-1(b) (PHV); e-file requires admission to any U.S. federal court and active bar license","bk_dep":"Out-of-state attorneys may file request for notice/notice of appearance without PHV; PHV may be needed for substantive pleadings | admission: follows district; phv: pro hac vice procedures available  (low confidence)","pending":"","eff":"","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.are.uscourts.gov/court-info/local-rules-and-orders/local-rules","admission_url":"https://www.are.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions","phv_url":"https://www.are.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice-motion","notice_url":"https://www.areb.uscourts.gov/policy-re-requests-notice-filed-out-state-attorneys","fee_url":"https://www.are.uscourts.gov/fee-schedule"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-05","vnote":"VERIFIED 2026-10-02 VERBATIM (AI-read, quote machine-matched to pulled doc www_are_uscourts_gov_sites_are_files_local_rules_83_5_pdf_4b8acb): 'Any person is eligible for enrollment who is licensed to practice in the jurisdiction where that person’s principal law office is located and where that person principally practices law.' [category was: Any State (provisional)]","fee_pay":"","cogs_age":"","swear":"","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","Any person is eligible for enrollment who is licensed to practice in the jurisdiction where that person’s principal law office is located and where that person principally practices law.","https://www.are.uscourts.gov/sites/are/files/local_rules/83.5.pdf"],["Reciprocity routes","Any attorney who is enrolled in the United States District Cour t for either district of Arkansas is automatically enrolled in the other district.","https://www.are.uscourts.gov/sites/are/files/local_rules/83.5.pdf"],["Good standing certificate","The petition shall be accompanied by a current certificate of good standing from the clerk of the highest court in the state where the applicant principally practices law.","https://www.are.uscourts.gov/sites/are/files/local_rules/83.5.pdf"],["Pro hac vice available","may, upon oral or written application, be permitted to appear and participate in a particular case.","https://www.are.uscourts.gov/sites/are/files/local_rules/83.5.pdf"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","Any attorney who is a member in good standing of the Bar of any United States District Court, or of the highest court of any state or territory or insular possession of the United States but is not admitted to practice in the District Courts in Arkansas","https://www.are.uscourts.gov/sites/are/files/local_rules/83.5.pdf"],["Local counsel","The application shall designate a member of the Bar of these Co urts who maintains an office in Arkansas for the practice of law with whom the court and opposing counsel may readily communicate regarding the conduct of the case.","https://www.are.uscourts.gov/sites/are/files/local_rules/83.5.pdf"],["Residency limits","who maintains an office in Arkansas for the practice of law","https://www.are.uscourts.gov/sites/are/files/local_rules/83.5.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee","Remit $100 Application Fee (effective September 1, 2013).","https://www.are.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice-motion"],["Admission fee","Attorney’s Admission to Practice (includes Certificate of $223.00","https://www.are.uscourts.gov/sites/are/files/Fee%20Schedule.pdf"]],"off":"Eastern District of Arkansas","slug":"eastern-district-of-arkansas","_state":"Arkansas"},{"id":"W.D. Ark.","arc":"Arkansas Western District Court","circuit":"8","cat":"Principal Law Office","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Licensed in the jurisdiction where the applicant's principal law office is located and where the applicant principally practices","ga_rule":"LR 83.5","ga_sponsor":"None mentioned","ga_exam":"None mentioned","ga_cogs":"Current certificate of good standing from clerk of highest court in state where applicant principally practices law","ga_oath":"","ga_fee":"$223 (eff. Dec. 1, 2023)","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Non-resident attorneys","phv_rule":"LR 83.5","phv_lc":"Non-resident may have local counsel e-file motion; not stated as required","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$100 per request (eff. Sept. 1, 2013)","phv_ecf":"Apply via PACER or local counsel files motion; PHV motion required in each new case","renewal":"Annual fee of $5 for each fiscal year with annual registration statement","cle":"","bk_rule":"Joint E.D./W.D. Ark. bankr. LR 2090-1(b)","bk_dep":"See E.D. Ark. entry | admission: follows district; phv: pro hac vice procedures available  (low confidence)","pending":"","eff":"","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.arwd.uscourts.gov/sites/arwd/files/ARWD%20Local%20Rules.pdf","admission_url":"https://www.arwd.uscourts.gov/admission-information","phv_url":"https://www.arwd.uscourts.gov/sites/arwd/files/PHV%20instructions%202024.pdf","fee_url":"https://www.arwd.uscourts.gov/fee-schedule"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"VERIFIED 2026-10-02 VERBATIM (AI-read, quote machine-matched to pulled doc www_arwd_uscourts_gov_sites_arwd_files_83_5_pdf_48c7e1): 'Any person is eligible for enrollment who is licensed to practice in the jurisdiction where that person’s principal law office is located and where that person principally practices law.' [category was: Any State (provisional)]","fee_pay":"","cogs_age":"within thirty days of the application","swear":"","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"for each request","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","Any person is eligible for enrollment who is licensed to practice in the jurisdiction where that person’s principal law office is located and where that person principally practices law.","https://www.arwd.uscourts.gov/sites/arwd/files/83.5.pdf"],["Reciprocity routes","Any attorney who is enrolled in the United States District Court for either district of Arkansas is automatically enrolled in the other district.","https://www.arwd.uscourts.gov/sites/arwd/files/83.5.pdf"],["Good standing certificate","Arkansas attorneys are required to upload a current (within thirty days of the application) certificate of good standing issued by the Clerk of the Arkansas Supreme Court.","https://www.arwd.uscourts.gov/admission-information"],["Admission fee","Attorney admission to the Western District of Arkansas requires a $223.00 application fee (effective December 1, 2023).","https://www.arwd.uscourts.gov/admission-information"],["Pro hac vice available","Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5, to be admitted to practice Pro Hac Vice in the United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas, a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice must be filed.","https://www.arwd.uscourts.gov/admission-information"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","Any attorney who is a member in good standing of the Bar of any United States District Court, or of the highest court of any state or territory or insular possession of the United States, but is not admitted to practice in the District Courts in Arkansas, may, upon oral or written application,","https://www.arwd.uscourts.gov/sites/arwd/files/83.5.pdf"],["Pro hac vice rule","Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5, to be admitted to practice Pro Hac Vice","https://www.arwd.uscourts.gov/admission-information"],["Local counsel","The application shall designate a member of the Bar of these Courts who maintains an office in Arkansas for the practice of law with whom the court and opposing counsel may readily communicate","https://www.arwd.uscourts.gov/sites/arwd/files/83.5.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee","All Motions for Pro Hac Vice admission require a $100.00 application fee for each request (effective September 1, 2013).","https://www.arwd.uscourts.gov/admission-information"],["Renewal","Every attorney admitted to practice before this Court shall pay to the Clerk of the United States District Court an annual fee of $5 for each fiscal year.","https://www.arwd.uscourts.gov/sites/arwd/files/ARWD%20Local%20Rules.pdf"],["Application link","Go to www.pacer.gov and click Manage My Account","https://www.arwd.uscourts.gov/sites/arwd/files/8-11-2018%20Attorney%20Admission%20Instruction.pdf"]],"off":"Western District of Arkansas","slug":"western-district-of-arkansas","_state":"Arkansas"},{"id":"N.D. Iowa","arc":"Iowa Northern District Court","circuit":"8","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"In good standing in Iowa state courts and pays fee","ga_rule":"LR 83","ga_sponsor":"None mentioned","ga_exam":"None","ga_cogs":"","ga_oath":"Applicant must swear/affirm oath to conduct uprightly and support Constitution, subscribed and sworn before notary","ga_fee":"$199","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Out-of-state attorneys","phv_rule":"LR 83(d)(3),(4) civil; 83(d)(2),(3) criminal; Public Admin Order 19-AO-0004-P","phv_lc":"Required in civil","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"Certificate of good standing dated within 90 days","phv_fee":"$100 civil; none stated criminal","phv_ecf":"Upgraded/individual PACER acct; E-Filing registration; linked Central Sign On; file Motion to Appear PHV form","renewal":"$25 per Iowa district, due Mar. 1 (LR 83(c)(3)); nonpayment suspends CM/ECF","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"admission: follows district; phv: pro hac vice procedures available  (low confidence)","pending":"","eff":"","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.iand.uscourts.gov/local-rules-federal-rules-administrative-orders","admission_url":"https://www.iand.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission-information","phv_url":"https://www.iand.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice-admission","fee_url":"https://www.iand.uscourts.gov/annual-renewal-fee"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"","fee_pay":"pays the $199.00 admission fee via the NextGen CM/ECF court process with directions emailed on how to pay in CM/ECF","cogs_age":"","swear":"by affidavit/signed oath sworn or affirmed before a notary","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","is currently in good standing as a lawyer admitted to practice in the state courts of Iowa; and 2) pays the $199.00 admission fee.","https://www.iand.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission-information"],["Admission rule","You are responsible for reviewing the Local Rules (specifically Local Rule 83) and the Electronic Case Filing Procedures Manual","https://www.iand.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission-information"],["Sponsor","Signature of Sponsoring Bar Member, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa","https://www.iand.uscourts.gov/sites/iand/files/P%20-%20Petition%20for%20Admission%20NDIA.pdf"],["Oath","I will conduct myself uprightly and according to law and that I will support the Constitution of the United States.","https://www.iand.uscourts.gov/sites/iand/files/P%20-%20Petition%20for%20Admission%20NDIA.pdf"],["Pro hac vice available","If you are an attorney seeking to be admitted pro hac vice in the Northern District of Iowa, please follow the directions below.","https://www.iand.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice-admission"],["Pro hac vice rule","See Local Rule 83(d)(3) and (4); Public Administrative Order No. 19-AO-0004-P","https://www.iand.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice-admission"],["Pro hac vice fee","Each lawyer must pay the $100 Pro Hac Vice fee; and","https://www.iand.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice-admission"],["Renewal","each attorney is required to pay an annual renewal fee of $25 to each Iowa district where they are admitted.","https://www.iand.uscourts.gov/annual-renewal-fee"],["Fee payment","pays the $199.00 admission fee. Procedure for Admission: The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa is a NextGen CM/ECF court. To request admission to practice, you must first have an upgraded or individual PACER account.","https://www.iand.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission-information"],["Swearing-in","Subscribed and sworn or affirmed before me by _______________________________________ this _________ day of _____________________________, ________.","https://www.iand.uscourts.gov/sites/iand/files/P%20-%20Petition%20for%20Admission%20NDIA.pdf"]],"off":"Northern District of Iowa","slug":"northern-district-of-iowa","_state":"Iowa"},{"id":"S.D. Iowa","arc":"Iowa Southern District Court","circuit":"8","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Active member of Iowa State Bar","ga_rule":"LR 83(b)","ga_sponsor":"Signature of Iowa Supreme Court justice/Ct. App./Iowa district judge/federal judge (S.D. Iowa) or attorney admitted in this court","ga_exam":"None mentioned","ga_cogs":"","ga_oath":"Petition for Admission and Oath of Applicant form","ga_fee":"$199","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Attorneys not admitted in Iowa","phv_rule":"Southern District of Iowa Local Rule 83(d)(3) and (4)","phv_lc":"Required in civil cases","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$100 civil; waived if client has related pending case","phv_ecf":"Complete PHV registration through PACER; file motion","renewal":"$25 annually, due Mar. 1, electronic","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"admission: follows district; phv: pro hac vice registration available through CM/ECF  (low confidence)","pending":"","eff":"","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.iasd.uscourts.gov/local-rules","admission_url":"https://www.iasd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions","phv_url":"https://www.iasd.uscourts.gov/sites/iasd/files/Requesting%20Attorney%20Admissions%20Instructions%20-%20Government%20and%20Pro%20Hac%20Vice%201.pdf","fee_url":"https://www.iasd.uscourts.gov/annual-renewal-fee"},"conf":"H","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"","fee_pay":"Pay the admission fee of $199.00 after receiving an email from the court requesting payment.","cogs_age":"","swear":"upon motion in open court","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","A lawyer is qualified for admission to the bar of the district if the lawyer is currently in good standing as a lawyer admitted to practice in the state courts of Iowa.","https://www.iasd.uscourts.gov/sites/iasd/files/Local%20Rules%20-%20Final%2012142020.pdf"],["Reciprocity routes","may be admitted to the bar of the court if the lawyer is currently a member in good standing of the bar of any United States District Court or the highest court of any state, territory, or insular possession of the United States.","https://www.iasd.uscourts.gov/sites/iasd/files/Local%20Rules%20-%20Final%2012142020.pdf"],["Admission rule","Local Rule 83 governs the court's admission procedures.","https://www.iasd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Sponsor","Judge of a District Court of Iowa (excluding an Associate District Judge or State Magistrate Judge), or Federal Judge in the Southern District of Iowa. An attorney : In good standing and admitted in this court.","https://www.iasd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Oath","I, , do solemnly swear or affirm that, as an attorney and as a counsel of the court, I will conduct myself uprightly and according to law, and that I will support the Constitution of the United States.","https://www.iasd.uscourts.gov/sites/iasd/files/Local%20Rules%20-%20Final%2012142020.pdf"],["Admission fee","Pay the admission fee of $199.00 after receiving an email from the court requesting payment.","https://www.iasd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Pro hac vice available","A lawyer who is not a member of the bar of the district may be admitted to practice in a particular case pro hac vice by filing a motion asking to be admitted pro hac vice.","https://www.iasd.uscourts.gov/sites/iasd/files/Local%20Rules%20-%20Final%2012142020.pdf"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","Attorneys not admitted to practice law in Iowa and who want to serve as counsel on a case in the Southern District of Iowa must seek admission by completing the following steps:","https://www.iasd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Pro hac vice rule","Pursuant to Southern District of Iowa Local Rule 83(d)(3) and (4), I, , respectfully moves to appear pro hac vice for the purpose of appearing as counsel on behalf of, , in the above case.","https://www.iasd.uscourts.gov/sites/iasd/files/Motion%20for%20Admission%20Pro%20Hac%20Vice%20-%20Civil%207-12-22.pdf"],["Local counsel","Note: In civil cases, attorneys admitted pro hac vice must have local counsel.","https://www.iasd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Pro hac vice fee","For civil cases you must pay the $100.00 fee.","https://www.iasd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Renewal","Attorneys admitted to practice in the Southern District of Iowa must pay a $25.00 annual renewal fee to remain in good standing and maintain \"active\" status.","https://www.iasd.uscourts.gov/annual-renewal-fee"],["Swearing-in","may be admitted to practice upon motion in open court by any member of the bar of the court","https://www.iasd.uscourts.gov/sites/iasd/files/Local%20Rules%20-%20Final%2012142020.pdf"],["Admission route","A lawyer is qualified for admission to the bar of the district if the lawyer is currently in good standing as a lawyer admitted to practice in the state courts of Iowa.","https://www.iasd.uscourts.gov/sites/iasd/files/Local%20Rules%20-%20Final%2012142020.pdf"]],"off":"Southern District of Iowa","slug":"southern-district-of-iowa","_state":"Iowa"},{"id":"D. Minn.","arc":"Minnesota District Court","circuit":"8","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Admitted to practice before Minnesota Supreme Court","ga_rule":"LR 83.5","ga_sponsor":"Two members of the bar must submit certificates in support and a member of the bar must move for admission at in-person ceremony","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"","ga_oath":"Applicant must take an oath in open court","ga_fee":"$205","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Nonresident attorney who resides outside Minnesota and is a member in good standing of the bar of a federal district court other than this court","phv_rule":"LR 83.5","phv_lc":"Yes: active D. Minn. bar member must appear and move for admission","phv_res":"Must reside outside Minnesota and not be admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Minnesota","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$100 per case (Pay.gov)","phv_ecf":"","renewal":"Inactive attorney re-registration fee $40","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"admission: follows district; phv: pro hac vice procedures available through admission to practice materials  (low confidence)","pending":"","eff":"August 1, 2023","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.mnd.uscourts.gov/court-info/local-rules-and-orders","admission_url":"https://www.mnd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission-information","phv_url":"https://www.mnd.uscourts.gov/forms/motion-admission-pro-hac-vice"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"","fee_pay":"a member of the Clerk's Office will email you the link to pay the admission fee ($250)","cogs_age":"","swear":"appear in person for an admission ceremony and take an oath in open court","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"per case","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","An attorney who has been admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Minnesota is eligible for admission to this court’s bar.","https://www.mnd.uscourts.gov/sites/mnd/files/LR-83-5.pdf"],["Sponsor","the attorney’s knowledge of petitioner's character and legal experience. (3) Motion. A member of this court’s bar must move for the applicant’s admission.","https://www.mnd.uscourts.gov/sites/mnd/files/LR-83-5.pdf"],["Oath","If the court grants a motion for an applicant’s admi ssion, the applicant must take an oath in open court:","https://www.mnd.uscourts.gov/sites/mnd/files/LR-83-5.pdf"],["Admission fee","Once the paperwork is submitted, a member of the Clerk’s Office will email you the link to pay the admission fee ($250), as well as ceremony information.","https://www.mnd.uscourts.gov/sites/mnd/files/forms/Petition-for-Admission-Procedure.pdf"],["Pro hac vice available","may be permitted to appear before this court pro hac vice only as follows:","https://www.mnd.uscourts.gov/sites/mnd/files/LR-83-5.pdf"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","An attorney who does not represent the United States or one of its officers or agencies, who resides outside of Minnesota, and who is not admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Minnesota may be permitted to appear before this court pro hac vice only as follows:","https://www.mnd.uscourts.gov/sites/mnd/files/LR-83-5.pdf"],["Local counsel","An active member in good standing of this court’s bar must appear in the case and move for the nonresident attorney’s admission pro hac vice.","https://www.mnd.uscourts.gov/sites/mnd/files/LR-83-5.pdf"],["Residency limits","who resides outside of Minnesota, and who is not admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Minnesota","https://www.mnd.uscourts.gov/sites/mnd/files/LR-83-5.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee","A $100 pro hac vice motion fee must be paid, per case, using Pay.gov at the same time the motion is filed in ECF.","https://www.mnd.uscourts.gov/sites/mnd/files/AttorneyAdmissionsInformation.pdf"],["Renewal","Re-Registration for inactive attorneys is $40.","https://www.mnd.uscourts.gov/sites/mnd/files/forms/InactiveAttorneyProcedure.pdf"],["Rules effective","[Adopted effective February 1, 1991; amended December 5th, 2008; amended January 31, 2011; amended May 9, 2011; amended May 14, 2014, amended August 1, 2023]","https://www.mnd.uscourts.gov/sites/mnd/files/LR-83-5.pdf"],["Swearing-in","The applicant and one current member of the bar must appear in person for an admission ceremony where the bar member must move for the applicant’s admission. The applicant must also take an oath in open court.","https://www.mnd.uscourts.gov/sites/mnd/files/AttorneyAdmissionsInformation.pdf"]],"off":"District of Minnesota","slug":"district-of-minnesota","_state":"Minnesota"},{"id":"E.D. Mo.","arc":"Missouri Eastern District Court","circuit":"8","cat":"Any State","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Licensed by highest court of any state or DC, good moral character -> any state","ga_rule":"E.D. Mo. L.R. 12.01 (eff. Mar. 1, 2023 per page)","ga_sponsor":"","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"Certificate issued within 60 days of application","ga_oath":"Upon approval, the attorney must take an oath or affirmation administered by a district, magistrate or bankruptcy judge of this Court.","ga_fee":"$274 (fee schedule eff. Dec. 1, 2025)","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Ineligible if resides, regularly employed, or regularly practices in E.D. Mo.","phv_rule":"Rule 12.01(F)","phv_lc":"","phv_res":"yes - not resident/employed/regularly practicing in E.D. Mo.","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"Good standing certificate from highest court of state of primary practice, within 60 days, attached to motion","phv_fee":"$150 per attorney per case","phv_ecf":"PACER PHV registration, then Motion to Appear PHV via CM/ECF","renewal":"Quadrennial renewal; renewal registration due Jan 31 of renewal year with fee set by Court order","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"admission: follows district; phv: Pro Hac Vice Instructions and Motion document available  (low confidence)","pending":"","eff":"December 15, 2025","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.moed.uscourts.gov/local-rules","admission_url":"https://www.moed.uscourts.gov/attorneys/application-admission","phv_url":"https://www.moed.uscourts.gov/admission-practice-pro-hac-vice","fee_url":"https://www.moed.uscourts.gov/fee-schedule"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"","fee_pay":"","cogs_age":"dated within sixty (60) days of date of the application","swear":"oath or affirmation administered by a district, magistrate or bankruptcy judge, via telephone/videoconference for good cause","apply_url":"https://www.pacer.gov","phv_scope":"per attorney-per case","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"Admission to the bar of any division constitutes admission in all divisions, including the Bankruptcy Court","q":[["Who qualifies","An attorney of good moral character who holds a license to practice law from, and who is a member in good standing of the bar of, the highest court of any state or the District of Columbia may apply for admission to the bar of this Court.","https://www.moed.uscourts.gov/sites/moed/files/documents/local-rules/12_01.pdf"],["Admission rule","Rule 12.01 (FRCP 83) Attorney Admission.","https://www.moed.uscourts.gov/sites/moed/files/documents/local-rules/12_01.pdf"],["Good standing certificate","An application for General Admission and Pro Hac Vice Admission must be accompanied by a Certificate of Good Standing from the state of the applicant’s primary practice. Only Certificates issued not more than 60 days prior to filing the application are acceptable.","https://www.moed.uscourts.gov/attorneys/application-admission"],["Oath","Upon approval of an application for admission, the attorney must take an oath or affirmation administered by a district, magistrate or bankruptcy judge of this Court.","https://www.moed.uscourts.gov/sites/moed/files/documents/local-rules/12_01.pdf"],["Pro hac vice available","An attorney who is not regularly admitted to the bar of this Court, but who is a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of any state or the District of Columbia, may be admitted pro hac vice for the limited purpose of appearing in a specific pending action.","https://www.moed.uscourts.gov/sites/moed/files/documents/local-rules/12_01.pdf"],["Residency limits","Unless allowed by a judge for good cause, an attorney may not be granted admission pro hac vice if the applicant resides in the Eastern District of Missouri, is regularly employed in the Eastern District of Missouri, or is regularly engaged in the practice of law in the Eastern District of Missouri.","https://www.moed.uscourts.gov/sites/moed/files/documents/local-rules/12_01.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee","Admission Pro Hac Vice (per attorney-per case) $150.00","https://www.moed.uscourts.gov/fee-schedule"],["Renewal","A renewal registration must be submitted to the Clerk by every member of the bar on or before the thirty-first day of January of each renewal year. Each renewal registration must be accompanied by a fee in an amount set by order of the Court at least ninety days prior to each registration period.","https://www.moed.uscourts.gov/sites/moed/files/documents/local-rules/12_01.pdf"],["Rules effective","12.01 Attorney Admission Approved 10-1-25 Effective 12-15-25","https://www.moed.uscourts.gov/sites/moed/files/CMECF_localrule.pdf"],["Certificate age limit","(i.e., one dated within sixty (60) days of date of the application)","https://www.moed.uscourts.gov/sites/moed/files/documents/local-rules/12_01.pdf"],["Swearing-in","Upon approval of an application for admission, the attorney must take an oath or affirmation administered by a district, magistrate or bankruptcy judge of this Court. For good cause, the oath may be administered via telephone, videoconference or other electronic means.","https://www.moed.uscourts.gov/sites/moed/files/documents/local-rules/12_01.pdf"],["Application link","If you do not already have a PACER Account, register at: https://www.pacer.gov","https://www.moed.uscourts.gov/admission-practice-pro-hac-vice"],["Bankruptcy court admission","Admission to the bar of any division will constitute admission to practice in all divisions of the Court, including the Bankruptcy Court.","https://www.moed.uscourts.gov/sites/moed/files/documents/local-rules/12_01.pdf"]],"off":"Eastern District of Missouri","slug":"eastern-district-of-missouri","_state":"Missouri"},{"id":"W.D. Mo.","arc":"Missouri Western District Court","circuit":"8","cat":"Specific Jurisdiction","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Member in good standing of Missouri Bar or D. Kan. bar","ga_rule":"W.D. Mo. L.R. 83.5(b)","ga_sponsor":"Two bar members of 5+ yrs standing as character certificates; new Mo. admittees may substitute form (83.5(c)(1)(ii))","ga_exam":"None stated","ga_cogs":"Attest not in default of fees to Mo. Sup. Ct. or D. Kan.","ga_oath":"Must attend admission ceremony and in open court take oath prescribed by Court en banc","ga_fee":"$206 (initial; includes D. Kan. reciprocity), eff. 12/1/2023","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Resides outside district; admitted to any USDC; good standing in all bars","phv_rule":"W.D. Mo. L.R. 83.5(f)","phv_lc":"Yes - associate with active member of W.D. Mo. bar","phv_res":"yes - must reside outside district","phv_caps":"Case-specific","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$100 per case (eff. 12/1/2023)","phv_ecf":"Petition filed via CM/ECF","renewal":"Annual fee Jan 1-31 (83.5(d)); nonpayment -> inactive, ECF disabled","cle":"No CLE stated","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"","pending":"","eff":"December 1, 2023","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.mow.uscourts.gov/district/rules","admission_url":"https://www.mow.uscourts.gov/attorney/attorney-admissions","phv_url":"https://www.mow.uscourts.gov/sites/mow/files/DC_Petition_Pro_Hac_Vice.pdf","fee_url":"https://mow.uscourts.gov/sites/mow/files/dc_fees.pdf"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"","fee_pay":"Pay via emailed link after approval using debit card, credit card, or ACH account","cogs_age":"","swear":"in open court at admission ceremony","apply_url":"https://www.mow.uscourts.gov/attorney/nextgen-cmecf","phv_scope":"per case","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","An attorney is eligible for admission to the Bar of this District if he/she is a member in good standing of either the Missouri Bar or the Bar of the United States District Court for the District of Kansas.","https://www.mow.uscourts.gov/attorney/attorney-admissions"],["Reciprocity routes","Reciprocity - United States District Court, District of Kansas, in good standing","https://www.mow.uscourts.gov/attorney/attorney-admissions"],["Admission rule","Please review Local Rule 83.5 which sets out the necessary eligibility and qualifications to practice in our court.","https://www.mow.uscourts.gov/attorney/attorney-admissions"],["Sponsor","Two certificates, each signed by a member of this Bar who has at least five years good standing, stating when they were admitted to this Bar and what they know of the applicant’s character and experience at the Bar.","https://www.mow.uscourts.gov/attorney/attorney-admissions"],["Oath","The applicant must attend the admission ceremony. If admitted, the applicant must, in open court, take an oath in the form prescribed by the Court en banc and provided by the Clerk.","https://www.mow.uscourts.gov/attorney/attorney-admissions"],["Admission fee","$206.00 Admission of an attorney – initial (includes reciprocity with District of Kansas)","https://www.mow.uscourts.gov/sites/mow/files/dc_fees.pdf"],["Pro hac vice available","Any attorney who is not a member of this Bar may nonetheless appear and practice in a particular case if admitted pro hac vice.","https://www.mow.uscourts.gov/attorney/attorney-admissions"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","Eligibility . The attorney seeking pro hac vice admission must: Reside outside the District; Be admitted to practice in any United States District Court; and Be a member in good standing in all bars of which he or she is a member.","https://www.mow.uscourts.gov/attorney/attorney-admissions"],["Pro hac vice rule","but must comply with Rule 83.5(f)(3) within 14 days after entering the appearance.","https://www.mow.uscourts.gov/attorney/attorney-admissions"],["Local counsel","Associate with an active member in good standing of this Bar;","https://www.mow.uscourts.gov/attorney/attorney-admissions"],["Renewal","$20.00 Attorney – annual fee $50.00 Attorney – reinstatement","https://www.mow.uscourts.gov/sites/mow/files/dc_fees.pdf"],["Rules effective","DISTRICT COURT FEE SCHEDULE Effective December 1, 2023","https://www.mow.uscourts.gov/sites/mow/files/dc_fees.pdf"],["Fee payment","Once your application is approved, you will receive an email with the necessary link to pay the admission fee . You may use a debit card, credit card, or ACH account to pay this fee.","https://www.mow.uscourts.gov/attorney/attorney-admissions"],["Application link","Instructions for this procedure can be found under the PACER tab at the following court website: https://www.mow.uscourts.gov/attorney/nextgen-cmecf .","https://www.mow.uscourts.gov/attorney/attorney-admissions"]],"off":"Western District of Missouri","slug":"western-district-of-missouri","_state":"Missouri"},{"id":"D. Neb.","arc":"Nebraska District Court","circuit":"8","cat":"Any State","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Attorney admitted and licensed before the highest court of any state (NEGenR 1.7)","ga_rule":"NEGenR 1.7(d)","ga_sponsor":"","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"","ga_oath":"Applicant must swear, affirm, or acknowledge the oath of admission","ga_fee":"$199 (fees page eff. Dec. 1, 2023; undated FAQ says $181, likely stale)","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Attorney admitted and licensed before highest court of any state may apply for a particular case","phv_rule":"NEGenR 1.7(f)","phv_lc":"Judge may require association with resident Nebraska-bar attorney (discretionary)","phv_res":"A judge may require a nonresident attorney to associate with a resident member of the court's bar","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$100","phv_ecf":"","renewal":"","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"admission: follows district; phv: pro hac vice procedures available  (low confidence)","pending":"None found as of Oct. 5, 2026. A 2025 proposal strikes only a law-student certificate provision; 2026 committee recommendations are due in October 2026.","eff":"NEGenR effective Dec. 1, 2025 (per search result title)","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.ned.uscourts.gov/attorney/local-rules","admission_url":"https://www.ned.uscourts.gov/public/frequently-asked-questions","fee_url":"https://www.ned.uscourts.gov/fees"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-05","vnote":"VERIFIED 2026-10-02 VERBATIM (AI-read, quote machine-matched to pulled doc www_ned_uscourts_gov_internetDocs_localrules_NEGenR_2025_pdf_da66ae): 'An attorney admitted and licensed to practice before the highest court of any state may apply for admission to practice in this court.' [category was: Undetermined (conflict)]","fee_pay":"payable to the clerk by credit/debit card, check, money order, or cash","cogs_age":"","swear":"read and acknowledge the oath","apply_url":"https://www.pacer.gov/","phv_scope":"","phv_form":"https://www.pacer.gov/","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","An attorney admitted and licensed to practice before the highest court of any state may apply for admission to practice in this court.","https://www.ned.uscourts.gov/internetDocs/localrules/NEGenR.2025.pdf"],["Oath","As an officer of the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska I will demean myself faithfully, uprightly, and according to law; and I will support, uphold, and defend the Constitution of the United States of America.","https://www.ned.uscourts.gov/internetDocs/localrules/NEGenR.2025.pdf"],["Admission fee","Attorney admission fee (full-time) $199.00","https://www.ned.uscourts.gov/fees"],["Pro hac vice available","(e) Admission for a Particular Case (Pro Hac Vice).","https://www.ned.uscourts.gov/internetDocs/localrules/NEGenR.2025.pdf"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","An attorney admitted and licensed to practice before the highest court of any state may apply in writing to practice in this court for a particular case.","https://www.ned.uscourts.gov/internetDocs/localrules/NEGenR.2025.pdf"],["Local counsel","A judge may require an attorney who is not a resident of this district to associate with an attorney who is both a resident of this district and a member of this court's bar.","https://www.ned.uscourts.gov/internetDocs/localrules/NEGenR.2025.pdf"],["Rules effective","Effective December 1, 2025 Nebraska General Rules 23","https://www.ned.uscourts.gov/internetDocs/localrules/NEGenR.2025.pdf"],["Pending changes","2026 Proposed Local Rules REDLINE Nebraska Civil Rules (NECivR) Send comments by October 21, 2026, by clicking","https://www.ned.uscourts.gov/attorney/local-rules"],["Fee payment","A fee required for filing a document in district court is payable to the clerk by credit/debit card, check, money order, or cash.","https://www.ned.uscourts.gov/internetDocs/localrules/NEGenR.2025.pdf"],["Swearing-in","The attorney must read and acknowledge the oath in subsection 1.7( d) of this section and pay the prescribed fee.","https://www.ned.uscourts.gov/internetDocs/localrules/NEGenR.2025.pdf"],["Application link","The request must be submitted through PACER at the following web address: https://www.pacer.gov/ .","https://www.ned.uscourts.gov/internetDocs/localrules/NEGenR.2025.pdf"],["Pro hac vice form","An initial request to proceed pro hac vice in this court must be submitted through PACER at the following web address: https://www.pacer.gov/ ; then, a motion filed in the applicable case.","https://www.ned.uscourts.gov/internetDocs/localrules/NEGenR.2025.pdf"]],"off":"District of Nebraska","slug":"district-of-nebraska","_state":"Nebraska"},{"id":"D.N.D.","arc":"North Dakota District Court","circuit":"8","cat":"Any State or Any Federal Court","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Member in good standing of SCOTUS/USCA/USDC bar or any state's highest court","ga_rule":"General Rule 1.3(B)","ga_sponsor":"No sponsoring attorney required","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"","ga_oath":"Must complete a notarized Oath of Admission","ga_fee":"$249","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"An attorney not admitted to practice before this court may be admitted pro hac vice to represent a client in a single case","phv_rule":"D.N.D. Gen. L. R. 1.3(D)","phv_lc":"","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$150 (Non-Appropriated Fund Plan)","phv_ecf":"","renewal":"","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"admission: follows district; phv: pro hac vice procedures available  (low confidence)","pending":"","eff":"October 6, 2025","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.ndd.uscourts.gov/court-info/local-rules-and-orders","admission_url":"https://www.ndd.uscourts.gov/attorneys","phv_url":"https://www.ndd.uscourts.gov/attorneys","fee_url":"https://www.ndd.uscourts.gov/atty/fee-schedule"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"","fee_pay":"by credit card or ACH payment","cogs_age":"","swear":"notarized Oath of Admission submitted via PACER","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","A member in good standing of the bar of another federal court, the highest court of any state , or the District of Columbia may apply for admission to the bar of this court.","https://www.ndd.uscourts.gov/lci/Local_Rules.pdf"],["Sponsor","Bypass the “Sponsoring Attorney” section. This information is NOT required for admission to the District of North Dakota.","https://www.ndd.uscourts.gov/atty/Attorney_Admission_Information.pdf"],["Oath","All attorneys seeking admission must complete a notarized Oath of Admission, and convert it to pdf for submitting via PACER.","https://www.ndd.uscourts.gov/atty/Attorney_Admission_Information.pdf"],["Admission fee","Attorneys must pay a one-time $249 admission fee, unless exempt under D. N.D. Gen. L.R. 1.3(C)(2).","https://www.ndd.uscourts.gov/atty/Attorney_Admission_Information.pdf"],["Pro hac vice available","An attorney not admitted to practice before this court may be admitted pro hac vice to represent a client in a single case.","https://www.ndd.uscourts.gov/lci/Local_Rules.pdf"],["Pro hac vice rule","moves the court pursuant to D.N.D. Gen. L. R. 1.3(D) for leave to appear pro hac vice.","https://www.ndd.uscourts.gov/atty/Attorney_Admission_Information_PHV.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee","Attorneys must pay a fee of $150, unless exempt under D. N.D. Gen. L. R. 1.3(D).","https://www.ndd.uscourts.gov/atty/Attorney_Admission_Information_PHV.pdf"],["Fee payment","Attorneys must pay a one-time $249 admission fee, unless exempt under D. N.D. Gen. L.R. 1.3(C)(2). Payment must be made by credit card or ACH payment.","https://www.ndd.uscourts.gov/atty/Attorney_Admission_Information.pdf"]],"off":"District of North Dakota","slug":"district-of-north-dakota","_state":"North Dakota"},{"id":"D.S.D.","arc":"South Dakota District Court","circuit":"8","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Active member of South Dakota State Bar","ga_rule":"LR 83.2(B)","ga_sponsor":"","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"","ga_oath":"","ga_fee":"250.00","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"","phv_rule":"","phv_lc":"Yes: local counsel must sign and file all documents and attend proceedings","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$200","phv_ecf":"","renewal":"","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"admission: follows district; phv: pro hac vice procedures available  (low confidence)","pending":"None found as of Oct. 5, 2026. The July 31, 2026 notice covers Civil LR 37.2 and criminal rules only (comments due Sept. 30, 2026).","eff":"","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.sdd.uscourts.gov/court-info/local-rules-and-orders","admission_url":"https://www.sdd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission-and-pro-bono-fund-plan","notice_url":"https://www.sdd.uscourts.gov/news/public-notice-proposed-rule-changes-0","fee_url":"https://www.sdd.uscourts.gov/2017fees"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-05","vnote":"","fee_pay":"","cogs_age":"","swear":"","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Pro hac vice available","Order to Admit PHV - Civil - Judge Kornmann","https://www.sdd.uscourts.gov/court-info/local-rules-and-orders"]],"off":"District of South Dakota","slug":"district-of-south-dakota","_state":"South Dakota"},{"id":"D. Alaska","arc":"Alaska District Court","circuit":"9","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Attorney admitted to practice before Alaska state courts","ga_rule":"LCvR 83.1(a)","ga_sponsor":"Must file petition with Clerk; petition must be served on Alaska Bar Association","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"Original certificate of good standing required","ga_oath":"Accepted applicant must take oath in prescribed form","ga_fee":"$299","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Member in good standing of bar of another jurisdiction, not active member of bar of this court","phv_rule":"Local Civil Rule 83.1","phv_lc":"Court may require association with active bar member, or allow appearance without","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$250 per case per attorney","phv_ecf":"","renewal":"","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"admission: follows district; phv: pro hac vice procedures available  (low confidence)","pending":"","eff":"October 15, 2025","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.akd.uscourts.gov/court-info/local-rules-and-orders","admission_url":"https://www.akd.uscourts.gov/admissions","phv_url":"https://www.akd.uscourts.gov/forms/non-eligible-attorney-application-form","fee_url":"https://www.akd.uscourts.gov/fees"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"","fee_pay":"","cogs_age":"","swear":"","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"per case, per attorney","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","Any attorney admitted to practice before the courts of the State of Alaska is eligible for admission to practice in the United States District Court for the District of Alaska.","https://www.akd.uscourts.gov/sites/akd/files/local_rules/Local_Civil_Rules_10-2025.pdf"],["Sponsor","Each applicant for admission must file with the Clerk a petition in the form and with the attachments required by the Clerk.","https://www.akd.uscourts.gov/sites/akd/files/local_rules/Local_Civil_Rules_10-2025.pdf"],["Good standing certificate","The completed admission paperwork, admission fee and original certificate of good standing, may be mailed to:","https://www.akd.uscourts.gov/sites/akd/files/Attorney_Admission_Pet_Ins.pdf"],["Oath","An accepted applicant must take an oath substantially in the form as may be prescribed from time to time by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts or by miscellaneous general order of this court","https://www.akd.uscourts.gov/sites/akd/files/Attorney_Admission_Pet_Ins.pdf"],["Pro hac vice available","A member in good standing of the bar of another jurisdiction, who is not an active member of the bar of this court, may, upon motion, be permitted by the court to appear on behalf of a party or witness.","https://www.akd.uscourts.gov/sites/akd/files/Instructions_ProHacVice_Nov%202024.pdf"],["Local counsel","The court may order such counsel to associate with an active member of the bar of this court.","https://www.akd.uscourts.gov/sites/akd/files/local_rules/Local_Civil_Rules_10-2025.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee","Pro Hac Vice Admission (per case, per attorney) $250.00","https://www.akd.uscourts.gov/fees"],["Rules effective","Local Civil Rules for the District of Alaska Effective October 15, 2025","https://www.akd.uscourts.gov/sites/akd/files/local_rules/Local_Civil_Rules_10-2025.pdf"],["Application link","(2) Each applicant for admission must file with the Clerk a petition in the form and with the attachments required by the Clerk. See www.akd.uscourts.gov/admissions.","https://www.akd.uscourts.gov/sites/akd/files/local_rules/Local_Civil_Rules_10-2025.pdf"]],"off":"District of Alaska","slug":"district-of-alaska","_state":"Alaska"},{"id":"D. Ariz.","arc":"Arizona District Court","circuit":"9","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Member of State Bar of Arizona (per e-filing page)","ga_rule":"LRCiv 83.1(a)","ga_sponsor":"","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"","ga_oath":"","ga_fee":"$229.00","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Out-of-state attorney; application + original Certificate of Good Standing from a Federal Court","phv_rule":"LRCiv 83.1(b)(2)","phv_lc":"","phv_res":"must neither reside nor maintain an office in the District; if becomes Arizona resident and/or intends to maintain principal office in Arizona must reapply under LRCiv 83.1(a)","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"Original federal-court good standing certificate","phv_fee":"$225 eff. Oct. 1, 2025 (GO 25-16)","phv_ecf":"Register on PACER after PHV approval","renewal":"","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"NOT FOUND | admission: LBR 2090-1 governs Admission to Practice; LBR 9010-1 covers attorney appearance, withdrawal, and substitution; LBR 9011-1 outlines ethical obligations; phv: Pro Hac Vice Application form available; governed by LBR 2090-1; other: LBR 1006-1 governs filing fees; no local CLE requirements beyond state/federal bar requirements  (low confidence)","pending":"","eff":"October 1, 2025","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.azd.uscourts.gov/local-rules","admission_url":"https://www.azd.uscourts.gov/attorney-registration-electronic-filing","phv_url":"https://www.azd.uscourts.gov/content/how-do-i-file-pro-hac-vice-0","notice_url":"https://www.azd.uscourts.gov/news/notice-increase-pro-hac-vice-admission-fee","fee_url":"https://www.azd.uscourts.gov/fee-schedule"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"","fee_pay":"","cogs_age":"","swear":"","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","be admitted to appear before the U. S. District Court for the District of Arizona either as a member of the state bar of Arizona, be admitted to appear Pro Hac Vice, be permitted to appear on behalf of the United States.","https://www.azd.uscourts.gov/attorney-registration-electronic-filing"],["Admission rule","NOTE that pursuant to LRCiv 83.1(b)(2 ), if an applicant becomes an Arizona resident and/or intends to maintain a principal office for practice in Arizona, he or she must reapply for admission under LRCiv 83.1(a).","https://www.azd.uscourts.gov/sites/azd/files/forms/PHVInstructions.pdf"],["Admission fee","Admission of Attorneys (members of Arizona State Bar) $229.00","https://www.azd.uscourts.gov/sites/azd/files/Fee%20Schedule.pdf"],["Pro hac vice available","INSTRUCTIONS FOR GAINING PRO HAC VICE ADMISSION TO PRACTICE BEFORE THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF ARIZONA","https://www.azd.uscourts.gov/sites/azd/files/forms/PHVInstructions.pdf"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","Pursuant to LRCiv 83.1(b)(2), any member in good standing of the Bar of any Federal Court who neither resides nor maintains an office for the prac tice of law in the District of Arizona, may be admitted to practice in this District.","https://www.azd.uscourts.gov/sites/azd/files/forms/PHVInstructions.pdf"],["Residency limits","if an applicant becomes an Arizona resident and/or intends to maintain a principal office for practice in Arizona, he or she must reapply for admission under LRCiv 83.1(a).","https://www.azd.uscourts.gov/sites/azd/files/forms/PHVInstructions.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee","Pursuant to General Order 25-16, the fee for appearing pro hac vice in the District of Arizona will be increased from $100.00 to $225.00, effective October 1, 2025.","https://www.azd.uscourts.gov/news/notice-increase-pro-hac-vice-admission-fee"],["Application link","by completing the Attorney Registration at www.pacer.uscourts.gov .","https://www.azd.uscourts.gov/attorney-registration-electronic-filing"]],"off":"District of Arizona","slug":"district-of-arizona","_state":"Arizona"},{"id":"C.D. Cal.","arc":"California Central District Court","circuit":"9","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"California State Bar (L.R. 83-2.1.2)","ga_rule":"L.R. 83-2.1.2.2","ga_sponsor":"","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"","ga_oath":"Signed Oath of Attorney required; in-person swearing-in by a judge not required","ga_fee":"$281 if admitted to the California bar fewer than 3 years; $331 if 3 or more years (General Order 25-05, Oct. 17, 2025)","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"An attorney who is not a member of the State Bar of California who is a member in good standing eligible to practice before the bar of any U.S. Court or highest court of any State, Territory or Insular Possession, is of good moral character, has been retained, and is not disqualified","phv_rule":"L.R. 83-2.1.3","phv_lc":"Must designate Local Counsel who is a member of the Bar of this Court and maintains an office within the District where physically present on a regular basis","phv_res":"Not eligible if resides in California, is regularly employed in California, or is regularly engaged in business, professional or other similar activities in California","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$450 per case (General Order 25-05, Oct. 17, 2025; reduced from $500)","phv_ecf":"","renewal":"Annual renewal fee of $25 due on September 1 of each year for attorneys admitted before September 1 of the prior year","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"","pending":"","eff":"6/1/2026","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/court-procedures/local-rules","admission_url":"https://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/attorneys/admissions","phv_url":"http://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/forms/application-non-resident-attorney-appear-specific-case","fee_url":"https://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/court-procedures/filing-procedures/schedule-fees"},"conf":"H","ver":"yes (eligibility, PHV rule)","checked":"2026-10-05","vnote":"VERIFIED 2026-10-02 VERBATIM (L.R. 83-2.1.3.1-.3, rules eff. 6/1/2026): PHV \"An attorney who is not a member of the State Bar of California may apply ... if the attorney: (a) is a member in good standing of, and eligible to practice before, the bar of any United States Court, or of the highest court of any State, Territory, or Insular Possession\"; (b) good moral character; (c) retained. L.R. 83-2.1.3.2: ineligible if applicant \"(a) resides in California; (b) is regularly employed in California; or (c) is regularly engaged in business, professional, or other similar activities in California.\" Application filed by Local Counsel with certificate of good standing from each state bar issued no more than 30 days before filing; fee set by General Order (none for federal government attorneys). Source: cacd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2026-June-LRs-Chap-1.pdf","fee_pay":"paying the required fee by credit or debit card at the time of submission","cogs_age":"","swear":"Not necessary to be sworn in by a judge; submission online of signed Application with Oath is all that is required","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","Admission to and continuing membership in the Bar of this Court are limited to persons of good moral character who are active members in good standing of the State Bar of California.","https://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2026-June-LRs-Chap-1.pdf"],["Admission rule","L.R. 83-2.1.2.2 Admission to the Bar of this Court.","https://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2026-June-LRs-Chap-1.pdf"],["Oath","It is not necessary to be sworn in by a judge of this Court in order to be admitted to the Bar of this Court.","https://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/attorneys/admissions"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","An attorney who is not a member of the State Bar of California may apply for permission to appear pro hac vice in a particular case in this Court if the attorney:","https://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2026-June-LRs-Chap-1.pdf"],["Pro hac vice rule","L.R. 83-2.1.3.1 Who May Apply for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice","https://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2026-June-LRs-Chap-1.pdf"],["Local counsel","Every attorney seeking to appear pro hac vice must designate as Local Counsel an attorney with whom the Court and opposing counsel may readily communicate regarding the conduct of the case and upon whom documents may be served.","https://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2026-June-LRs-Chap-1.pdf"],["Residency limits","(a) resides in California; (b) is regularly employed in California; or (c) is regularly engaged in business, professional, or other similar activities in California.","https://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2026-June-LRs-Chap-1.pdf"],["Renewal","Beginning in 2020, this annual renewal fee of $25 is due on September 1 of each year for all attorneys admitted to the Court’s bar before September 1 of the prior year.","https://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/attorneys/annual-bar-membership-renewal-fee"],["Rules effective","LOCAL RULES - CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 6/1/2026","https://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2026-June-LRs-Chap-1.pdf"],["Fee payment","paying the required fee by credit or debit card at the time of submission.","https://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/attorneys/admissions"],["Admission fee","Lawyers Admitted to the California Bar – Fewer than 3 Years: $281 Lawyers Admitted to the California Bar – 3 or More Years: $331","https://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/general-orders/GO%2021-05.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee","each applicant for permission to appear pro hac vice in a case pending before this Court must pay to the Clerk a fee of $500 per case","https://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/general-orders/GO%2021-05.pdf"]],"off":"Central District of California","slug":"central-district-of-california","_state":"California"},{"id":"E.D. Cal.","arc":"California Eastern District Court","circuit":"9","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"California State Bar (L.R. 180(a))","ga_rule":"Rule 180","ga_sponsor":"Affidavit petition stating residence and office addresses required","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"Certificate of standing from State Bar of California or printout from State Bar website showing active membership including Bar number","ga_oath":"Signing prescribed oath, upon oral motion or without appearing","ga_fee":"$225","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Member in good standing of and eligible to practice before Bar of any US Court or highest Court of any State, Territory or Insular Possession, retained to appear","phv_rule":"Rule 180(b)(2)","phv_lc":"Must designate member of Bar of this Court for communication and service, with name, address, telephone and consent","phv_res":"Not eligible if resides in California, regularly employed in California, or regularly engaged in professional activities in California","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$300","phv_ecf":"","renewal":"","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"","pending":"None found as of Oct. 5, 2026. An undated Rule 180 proposal changes only 180(e) (Model Code to Model Rules).","eff":"","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.caed.uscourts.gov/caednew/index.cfm/rules/local-rules/","admission_url":"https://www.caed.uscourts.gov/caednew/index.cfm/attorney-info/attorney-and-pro-hac-vice-admission/","phv_url":"https://www.caed.uscourts.gov/caednew/index.cfm/attorney-info/attorney-and-pro-hac-vice-admission/","fee_url":"https://www.caed.uscourts.gov/caednew/index.cfm/attorney-info/fee-schedule/"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-05","vnote":"","fee_pay":"Check, Cashier's Check, Money Orders and Credit Cards (Public Window Only) are accepted - Admission to Practice $225.00","cogs_age":"","swear":"upon oral motion or without appearing, by signing the prescribed oath","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","Admission to and continuing membership in the Bar of this Court are limited to attorneys who are active members in good standing of the State Bar of California.","https://www.caed.uscourts.gov/caednew/assets/File/proposedrules/Proposed%20Amendment%20to%20Local%20Rule%20180.pdf"],["Sponsor","Each applicant for admission shall present to the Clerk an affidavit petitioning for admission","https://www.caed.uscourts.gov/caednew/assets/File/proposedrules/Proposed%20Amendment%20to%20Local%20Rule%20180.pdf"],["Good standing certificate","The petition shall be accompanied by a certificate of standing from the State Bar of California or a printout from the State Bar of California website that provides that the applicant is an active member of the State Bar of California and shall include the State Bar number.","https://www.caed.uscourts.gov/caednew/assets/File/proposedrules/Proposed%20Amendment%20to%20Local%20Rule%20180.pdf"],["Oath","Upon qualification the applicant may be admitted, upon oral motion or without appearing, by signing the prescribed oath and paying the prescribed fee","https://www.caed.uscourts.gov/caednew/assets/File/proposedrules/Proposed%20Amendment%20to%20Local%20Rule%20180.pdf"],["Pro hac vice available","and who has been retained to appear in this Court may, upon application and in the discretion of the Court, be permitted to appear and participate in a particular case.","https://www.caed.uscourts.gov/caednew/assets/File/proposedrules/Proposed%20Amendment%20to%20Local%20Rule%20180.pdf"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","An attorney who is a member in good standing of, and eligible to practice before, the Bar of any United States Court or of the highest Court of any State, or of any Territory or Insular Possession of the United States","https://www.caed.uscourts.gov/caednew/assets/File/proposedrules/Proposed%20Amendment%20to%20Local%20Rule%20180.pdf"],["Local counsel","The attorney shall also designate in the application a member of the Bar of this Court with whom the Court and opposing counsel may readily communicate regarding that attorney's conduct of the action and upon whom service shall be made.","https://www.caed.uscourts.gov/caednew/assets/File/proposedrules/Proposed%20Amendment%20to%20Local%20Rule%20180.pdf"],["Residency limits","an attorney is not eligible to practice pursuant to (b)(2) if any one or more of the following apply: (i) the [page 3] 62 attorney resides in California, (ii) the attorney is regularly employed in California, or (iii) the attorney is regularly engaged in professional activities in California.","https://www.caed.uscourts.gov/caednew/assets/File/proposedrules/Proposed%20Amendment%20to%20Local%20Rule%20180.pdf"],["Fee payment","Check, Cashier's Check, Money Orders and Credit Cards (Public Window Only) are accepted. Attorney Fees Admission to Practice $225.00","https://www.caed.uscourts.gov/caednew/index.cfm/attorney-info/fee-schedule/"],["Application link","All Attorney Admissions are now processed through PACER at www.pacer.gov .","https://www.caed.uscourts.gov/caednew/index.cfm/attorney-info/attorney-and-pro-hac-vice-admission/"]],"off":"Eastern District of California","slug":"eastern-district-of-california","_state":"California"},{"id":"N.D. Cal.","arc":"California Northern District Court","circuit":"9","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"California State Bar (Civ. L.R. 11-1)","ga_rule":"Civil L.R. 11-1","ga_sponsor":"sworn petition for admission, no sponsor stated","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"","ga_oath":"applicant must sign prescribed oath","ga_fee":"$328.00","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"active member in good standing of the bar of a United States Court or of the highest court of another state or the District of Columbia","phv_rule":"","phv_lc":"Yes: member of the bar of the Court who maintains an office in California (Civ. L.R. 3-4(a)(2), 11-3)","phv_res":"not eligible if resides in California or regularly engaged in practice in California","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$328","phv_ecf":"","renewal":"","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"","pending":"","eff":"May 1, 2026","urls":{"rules_url":"https://cand.uscourts.gov/rules-forms-fees/local-rules","admission_url":"https://cand.uscourts.gov/attorneys/admission-bar-membership","phv_url":"https://cand.uscourts.gov/attorneys/admission-bar-membership","fee_url":"https://cand.uscourts.gov/rules-forms-fees/court-fee-schedule"},"conf":"H","ver":"yes (eligibility, PHV rule)","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"VERIFIED 2026-10-02 VERBATIM (Civil L.R. 11-1(b), eff. Nov. 1, 2021): \"an attorney must be an active member in good standing of the State Bar of California.\" PHV Civil L.R. 11-3: applicant must be an active member in good standing of a U.S. Court bar or highest court of another state/D.C.; designates co-counsel \"who is a member of the bar of this Court in good standing and who maintains an office within the State of California\" (11-3(a)(3)); must state number of prior PHV admissions in preceding 12 months (11-3(a)(4)); 11-3(c) bars applicants who reside in California or regularly practice law in California (exception: <1 yr California residents registered for/awaiting results of the California bar exam); fee per Court fee schedule (11-3(e)). Source: cand.uscourts.gov/rules-forms-fees/local-rules/civil-local-rules","fee_pay":"Petitions submitted via CM/ECF with payment online via Pay.gov; fees may be paid at Clerk's Office by check, money order, or credit card, or online at Pay.gov, checks/money orders to CLERK, U.S. DISTRICT COURT","cogs_age":"","swear":"Applicant signs the prescribed oath; Clerk or Judge may admit after verification","apply_url":"https://www.pacer.gov","phv_scope":"","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"Member of the bar of this Court may practice in the Bankruptcy Court of this District","q":[["Who qualifies","To be eligible for admission to and continuing membership in the bar of this Court, an attorney must be an active member in good standing of the State Bar of California.","https://cand.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/local-rules/CAND_Civil_Local_Rules_05-26_corrected.v2.pdf"],["Sponsor","Each applicant for admission must present to the Clerk a sworn petition for admission in the form prescribed by the Court.","https://cand.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/local-rules/CAND_Civil_Local_Rules_05-26_corrected.v2.pdf"],["Oath","The Clerk or a Judge may admit an applicant to the bar of the Court after the applicant signs the prescribed oath and pays the prescribed fees, and after the Clerk verifies the applicant’s qualifications.","https://cand.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/local-rules/CAND_Civil_Local_Rules_05-26_corrected.v2.pdf"],["Admission fee","Attorney Admission (instructions here ) $328.00","https://cand.uscourts.gov/rules-forms-fees/court-fee-schedule"],["Pro hac vice available","An attorney who is not a member of the bar of this Court may apply to appear pro hac vice in a particular action in this district","https://cand.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/local-rules/CAND_Civil_Local_Rules_05-26_corrected.v2.pdf"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","(1) That he or she is an active member in good standing of the bar of a United States Court or of the highest court of another state or the District of Columbia, specifying such bar;","https://cand.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/local-rules/CAND_Civil_Local_Rules_05-26_corrected.v2.pdf"],["Local counsel","(3) That an attorney, identified by name and office address, who is a member of the bar of this Court in good standing and who maintains an office within the State of California, is designated as co-counsel.","https://cand.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/local-rules/CAND_Civil_Local_Rules_05-26_corrected.v2.pdf"],["Residency limits","an applicant is not eligible for permission to practice pro hac vice if the applicant: (1) Resides in the State of California; or (2) Is regularly engaged in the practice of law in the State of California.","https://cand.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/local-rules/CAND_Civil_Local_Rules_05-26_corrected.v2.pdf"],["Rules effective","USDC Local Civil Rules – Effective May 1, 2026","https://cand.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/local-rules/CAND_Civil_Local_Rules_05-26_corrected.v2.pdf"],["Fee payment","Fees may be paid at the Clerk's Office by check, money order, or credit card; or online at Pay.gov . Checks and money orders must be made out to: CLERK, U.S. DISTRICT COURT. Filing Fees Civil case ($350.00 plus $55.00 Administrative Fee) $405.00","https://cand.uscourts.gov/rules-forms-fees/court-fee-schedule"],["Application link","Step 1: Create your PACER account: Go to https://www.pacer.gov and create your individual PACER account.","https://cand.uscourts.gov/attorneys/admission-bar-membership"],["Bankruptcy court admission","an attorney must be a member of the bar of this Court to practice in this Court and in the Bankruptcy Court of this District.","https://cand.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/local-rules/CAND_Civil_Local_Rules_05-26_corrected.v2.pdf"]],"off":"Northern District of California","slug":"northern-district-of-california","_state":"California"},{"id":"S.D. Cal.","arc":"California Southern District Court","circuit":"9","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"California State Bar (CivLR 83.3)","ga_rule":"Civil Local Rule 83.3.c","ga_sponsor":"","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"Clerk independently confirms standing with California State Bar; no need to mail certificate","ga_oath":"","ga_fee":"$224","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Attorney not a member of California State Bar but member in good standing of and eligible to practice before bar of any US court or highest court of any State or Territory or Insular possession, of good moral character, retained to appear","phv_rule":"","phv_lc":"Yes - must designate a member of the bar of this Court for communication and service, with address, telephone number and written consent","phv_res":"Not eligible if resides in California, regularly employed in California, or regularly engaged in business, professional, or other activities in California","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$224 per Pro Hac Vice request","phv_ecf":"","renewal":"No renewal; admission is permanent","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"","pending":"","eff":"","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.casd.uscourts.gov/rules/local-rules.aspx","admission_url":"https://www.casd.uscourts.gov/attorney/attorney-admission.aspx","fee_url":"https://www.casd.uscourts.gov/_assets/pdf/attorney/CASD%20FEE%20SCHEDULE.pdf"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"","fee_pay":"Electronic application with $224 fee paid via pay.gov link emailed during application process","cogs_age":"","swear":"","apply_url":"https://www.casd.uscourts.gov/cmecf/nextgen.aspx","phv_scope":"(paid only once)","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","Admission to and continuing membership in the bar of this court is limited to attorneys of good moral character who are active members in good standing of the State Bar of California.","https://www.casd.uscourts.gov/attorney/attorney-admission.aspx"],["Admission rule","An attorney not eligible for admission under Civil Local Rule 83.3.c, but who is a member in good standing of","https://www.casd.uscourts.gov/attorney/attorney-admission.aspx"],["Good standing certificate","The Clerk's Office will independently confirm your standing with the California State Bar. There is no need to mail a certificate of good standing to this court.","https://www.casd.uscourts.gov/attorney/attorney-admission.aspx"],["Admission fee","The admission process is completed by submitting an electronic application for admission and paying the prescribed fee of $224 .","https://www.casd.uscourts.gov/attorney/attorney-admission.aspx"],["Pro hac vice available","may, upon written application and in the discretion of the court, be permitted to appear and participate in a particular case.","https://www.casd.uscourts.gov/attorney/attorney-admission.aspx"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","An attorney who is not a member of the California State Bar, but who is a member in good standing of, and eligible to practice before, the bar of any United States court or of the highest court of any State or of any Territory or Insular possession of the United States","https://www.casd.uscourts.gov/_assets/pdf/attorney/pro%20hac%20vice%20application.pdf"],["Local counsel","He/She shall also designate in his application a member of the bar of this Court with whom the Court and opposing counsel may readily communicate regarding the conduct of the case and upon whom papers shall be served.","https://www.casd.uscourts.gov/_assets/pdf/attorney/pro%20hac%20vice%20application.pdf"],["Residency limits","An attorney is not eligible to practice pursuant to this paragraph if any one or more of the following apply to him/her: (1) he/she resides in California, (2) he/she is regularly employed in California, or (3) he/she is regularly engaged in business, professional, or other activities in California.","https://www.casd.uscourts.gov/_assets/pdf/attorney/pro%20hac%20vice%20application.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee","The court charges a $224 fee for a Pro Hac Vice request, which counsel pays at the time the request is electronically filed.","https://www.casd.uscourts.gov/attorney/attorney-admission.aspx"],["Renewal","your admission to practice in the Southern District of California is permanent.","https://www.casd.uscourts.gov/attorney/attorney-admission.aspx"],["Fee payment","The admission process is completed by submitting an electronic application for admission and paying the prescribed fee of $224 . Counsel will receive an email during the application process containing a link to pay.gov (payment website).","https://www.casd.uscourts.gov/attorney/attorney-admission.aspx"],["Application link","For additional information on how to register for an individual PACER account, please visit https://www.casd.uscourts.gov/cmecf/nextgen.aspx .","https://www.casd.uscourts.gov/attorney/attorney-admission.aspx"]],"off":"Southern District of California","slug":"southern-district-of-california","_state":"California"},{"id":"D. Guam","arc":"Guam District Court","circuit":"9","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Attorney of good moral character, active member of Territorial Bar of Guam","ga_rule":"GNLR 17.1 (General Local Rules eff. Apr. 19, 2022)","ga_sponsor":"Certificate of a member of the bar of this Court stating applicant is of good moral character","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"Certificate from the Supreme Court of Guam evidencing active member in good standing of the Territorial Bar","ga_oath":"Clerk administers oath of admission; applicant must sign prescribed oath and sign roll of attorneys","ga_fee":"$400 (fee sched. eff. Jan. 1, 2025)","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Member in good standing eligible to practice before bar of any US Court or highest court of any State/Territory/Insular Possession, of good moral character, retained to appear","phv_rule":"GNLR 17.1","phv_lc":"Yes: designate local co-counsel, Guam-resident bar member with office in district","phv_res":"Not eligible if resides in Guam, regularly employed in Guam, or regularly engaged in business/professional activities in Guam","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$400","phv_ecf":"Applications via PACER (mandatory)","renewal":"PHV annual renewal fee $100","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"","pending":"","eff":"April 19, 2022","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.gud.uscourts.gov/Local_Rules_of_Practice","admission_url":"https://www.gud.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions","fee_url":"https://www.gud.uscourts.gov/miscellaneous-fee-schedule"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"","fee_pay":"pay the required fee through the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) system at www.pacer.gov","cogs_age":"","swear":"Clerk or authorized deputy shall administer oath","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"temporarily admitted to practice in a particular case","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","Admission to and continuing membership in the bar of this Court is limited to attorneys of good moral character who are active members in good standing of the Territorial Bar of G uam.","https://www.gud.uscourts.gov/sites/gud/files/General%20Local%20Rules%2020220419%20final_0.pdf"],["Admission rule","including GNLR 17.1 which governs admission to practice in the District Court of Guam.","https://www.gud.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Sponsor","(B) a certificate of a member of the bar of this Court, stating that he knows the applicant and can affirm that he is of good moral character,","https://www.gud.uscourts.gov/sites/gud/files/General%20Local%20Rules%2020220419%20final_0.pdf"],["Good standing certificate","(A) a certificate from the Supreme Court of Guam evidencing the fact that the applicant is an active member in good standing of the Territorial Bar,","https://www.gud.uscourts.gov/sites/gud/files/General%20Local%20Rules%2020220419%20final_0.pdf"],["Oath","(2) Upon qualification, the Clerk or his authorized deputy shall administer the following oath of a dmission to the applicant:","https://www.gud.uscourts.gov/sites/gud/files/General%20Local%20Rules%2020220419%20final_0.pdf"],["Admission fee","Attorney Admission (Full/Temporary) $ 400.00","https://www.gud.uscourts.gov/miscellaneous-fee-schedule"],["Pro hac vice available","(d) Pro Hac Vice. An attorney who is not eligible for admission under paragraph (b) hereof, but who is a m ember in good standing","https://www.gud.uscourts.gov/sites/gud/files/General%20Local%20Rules%2020220419%20final_0.pdf"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","but who is a m ember in good standing of, and eligible to practice before, the bar of any United States Court or of the highest court of any State or of any Territory or Insular Possession of the United States,","https://www.gud.uscourts.gov/sites/gud/files/General%20Local%20Rules%2020220419%20final_0.pdf"],["Local counsel","shall designate an attorney who is an active member in good standing of the Bar of this Court, who resides in and has an office in this District, as co-counsel.","https://www.gud.uscourts.gov/sites/gud/files/General%20Local%20Rules%2020220419%20final_0.pdf"],["Residency limits","if any one or more of the following apply to him: (A) he resides in Guam, (B) he is regularly employed in Guam, or (C) he is regularly engaged in business, professional or other activities in Guam.","https://www.gud.uscourts.gov/sites/gud/files/General%20Local%20Rules%2020220419%20final_0.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee","Pro Hac Vice - Attorney Admission Fee $ 400.00","https://www.gud.uscourts.gov/miscellaneous-fee-schedule"],["Renewal","Pro Hac Vice - Annual Renewal of Admission Fee $ 100.00","https://www.gud.uscourts.gov/miscellaneous-fee-schedule"],["Rules effective","General Rules (effective April 19, 2022)","https://www.gud.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Fee payment","Each applicant for admission is required to file a petition for admission in electronic form and pay the required fee through the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) system at www.pacer.gov .","https://www.gud.uscourts.gov/sites/gud/files/General%20Local%20Rules%2020220419%20final_0.pdf"],["Swearing-in","Upon qualification, the Clerk or his authorized deputy shall administer the following oath of a dmission to the applicant:","https://www.gud.uscourts.gov/sites/gud/files/General%20Local%20Rules%2020220419%20final_0.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee covers","may, upon written application and in the discretion of the Court, be temporarily admitted to practice in a particular case, subject to subsection (4) of this rule.","https://www.gud.uscourts.gov/sites/gud/files/General%20Local%20Rules%2020220419%20final_0.pdf"]],"off":"District of Guam","slug":"district-of-guam","_state":null},{"id":"D. Haw.","arc":"Hawaii District Court","circuit":"9","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Good moral character and active member in good standing of State Bar of Hawaii","ga_rule":"LR 83.1(b)","ga_sponsor":"","ga_exam":"Must pass Hawaii bar exam and be admitted by state supreme court","ga_cogs":"","ga_oath":"Certificate mailed after bar ceremony","ga_fee":"$2.00 application fee (per HID 002a instructions; may be dated)","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Attorney who is not a resident of the District of Hawaii, not regularly employed in the District of Hawaii, and not regularly engaged in business, professional or law-related activities in the District of Hawaii","phv_rule":"LR 83.1(e)","phv_lc":"Yes: associate counsel who is D. Haw. bar member with office in district","phv_res":"must not be a resident of the District of Hawaii, not regularly employed in the District of Hawaii, and not regularly engaged in business, professional or law-related activities in the District of Hawaii","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$300 (per 2014-era form; may be stale)","phv_ecf":"","renewal":"","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"NOT FOUND | admission: LBR 2090-1 - Attorneys: Admission to Practice; phv: pro hac vice procedures governed by LBR 2090-1; other: LBR 2091-1 covers attorney withdrawal and substitution  (low confidence)","pending":"","eff":"","urls":{"admission_url":"https://www.hid.uscourts.gov/cms/assets/161b5913-c077-4cfb-bbe0-41fff4edcf1b/HID_002a_Instuctions_for_Admission_to_Practice.pdf"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"","fee_pay":"","cogs_age":"","swear":"","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","Pursuant to LR 83.1(b), an attorney who is of good moral character and an active member in good standing of the State Bar of Hawaii is eligible to apply for membership in the bar of this court.","https://www.hid.uscourts.gov/cms/assets/161b5913-c077-4cfb-bbe0-41fff4edcf1b/HID_002a_Instuctions_for_Admission_to_Practice.pdf"],["Pro hac vice available","the undersigned applies for an order permitting the above-named attorney to appear and participate as counsel pro hac vice for the above-named party in all matters in the above-captioned case or proceeding.","https://www.hid.uscourts.gov/forms/HID/HID_007A%20-%205-12-14A%20(Rev%202-14).pdf"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","I am not a resident of the District of Hawaii, am not regularly employed in the District of Hawaii, and am not regularly engaged in business, professional or law-related activities in the District of Hawaii, and that:","https://www.hid.uscourts.gov/forms/HID/HID_007A%20-%205-12-14A%20(Rev%202-14).pdf"],["Pro hac vice rule","Pursuant to LR 83.1(e) of the Local Rules of Practice for the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii","https://www.hid.uscourts.gov/forms/HID/HID_007A%20-%205-12-14A%20(Rev%202-14).pdf"],["Local counsel","I designate the following to serve as associate counsel who is a member in good standing of the bar of the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii and maintains an office in this district","https://www.hid.uscourts.gov/forms/HID/HID_007A%20-%205-12-14A%20(Rev%202-14).pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee","(Attach Declaration of Counsel in support of motion. $300.00 assessment required to be paid through Pay.gov.)","https://www.hid.uscourts.gov/forms/HID/HID_007A%20-%205-12-14A%20(Rev%202-14).pdf"]],"off":"District of Hawaii","slug":"district-of-hawaii","_state":"Hawaii"},{"id":"D. Idaho","arc":"Idaho District Court","circuit":"9","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Active member in good standing of Idaho State Bar; good moral character","ga_rule":"Dist. LR 83.4","ga_sponsor":"Fill out Petition for Admission and Affidavit of Applicant if not sworn-in in person","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"","ga_oath":"Affidavit of Applicant if not sworn in person","ga_fee":"$250","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Sponsored by attorney already admitted; one motion per attorney per case","phv_rule":"Dist. LR 83.4(e)","phv_lc":"must be sponsored by an attorney admitted to practice before the Court","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$250 per application","phv_ecf":"Register ECF account unless previously registered as PHV","renewal":"","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"NOT FOUND | admission: District Court admission required; see Bankruptcy Local Rules; other: electronic filing available; local rules comprehensive  (low confidence)","pending":"","eff":"","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.id.uscourts.gov/clerks/rules_orders/Civil_Local_Rules.cfm","admission_url":"https://www.id.uscourts.gov/district/attorneys/Attorney_Admissions.cfm?lni=206","phv_url":"https://www.id.uscourts.gov/district/attorneys/Attorney_Admissions.cfm?lni=206"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"","fee_pay":"Pay fees for Admission ($250) using pay.gov (part of Petition for Admission process)","cogs_age":"","swear":"sworn-in in person, or by Affidavit of Applicant if not sworn-in in person","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"fee of $250 per application - one motion/application per attorney in each case","phv_form":"https://www.id.uscourts.gov/Content_Fetcher/index.cfml/Pro_Hac_Vice_Admission_Form_871.pdf?Content_ID=871","bk_adm":"same Petition for Admission covers admission to the Idaho District and Bankruptcy Courts","q":[["Who qualifies","Eligibility for admission and continuing membership to the bar of this Court is limited to attorneys of good moral character who are active members in good standing of the Idaho State Bar.","https://www.id.uscourts.gov/district/attorneys/Attorney_Admissions.cfm?lni=206"],["Admission rule","All attorneys seeking admission must meet all of the requirements of District Local Rule 83.4.","https://www.id.uscourts.gov/district/attorneys/Attorney_Admissions.cfm?lni=206"],["Sponsor","Fill out Affidavit of Applicant if you will not be sworn-in in person.","https://www.id.uscourts.gov/district/attorneys/Attorney_Admissions.cfm?lni=206"],["Admission fee","Pay fees for Admission ($250) using pay.gov (part of Petition for Admission process in #2).","https://www.id.uscourts.gov/district/attorneys/Attorney_Admissions.cfm?lni=206"],["Pro hac vice available","Pursuant to District Local Rule 83.4(e), an attorney may apply for pro hac vice admission to appear and participate in a specific case in the District of Idaho.","https://www.id.uscourts.gov/district/attorneys/Attorney_Admissions.cfm?lni=206"],["Local counsel","The attorney seeking pro hac vice admission must be sponsored by an attorney admitted to practice before the Court.","https://www.id.uscourts.gov/district/attorneys/Attorney_Admissions.cfm?lni=206"],["Pro hac vice fee","There is a fee of $250 per application, which will be charged as part of the motion event in CM/ECF. You must file one motion/application per attorney applying for pro hac vice admission in each case.","https://www.id.uscourts.gov/district/attorneys/Attorney_Admissions.cfm?lni=206"],["Pro hac vice form","Fee: $250.00 Pursuant to Local Rule 83.4(e) of the United States District Court for the District of Idaho,","https://www.id.uscourts.gov/Content_Fetcher/index.cfml/Pro_Hac_Vice_Admission_Form_871.pdf?Content_ID=871"],["Bankruptcy court admission","Petition for Admission Effective April 1, 2018 please use the following link to apply and pay for your attorney admission to the Idaho District and Bankruptcy Courts.","https://www.id.uscourts.gov/district/attorneys/Attorney_Admissions.cfm?lni=206"]],"off":"District of Idaho","slug":"district-of-idaho","_state":"Idaho"},{"id":"D. Mont.","arc":"Montana District Court","circuit":"9","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"VERBATIM: Attorneys of good moral character who are active members of the State Bar of Montana and not subject to any pending administrative, disciplinary, suspension, or disbarment orders in any jurisdiction may be admitted","ga_rule":"LR 83.1","ga_sponsor":"","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"","ga_oath":"","ga_fee":"$273","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Does not reside and is not regularly employed in Montana; motion approved by presiding judge","phv_rule":"LR 83.1(d)","phv_lc":"Required: admitted to D. Mont., CM/ECF registered, physical office in Montana, appears in the case","phv_res":"Non-Montana resident/non-employee only","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"No certificate of good standing required","phv_fee":"$273","phv_ecf":"Request CM/ECF access via PACER","renewal":"any re-registration fees which may be imposed (amount not stated)","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"NOT FOUND | admission: attorney re-registration required; locking out non-re-registered attorneys; other: attorney re-registration cycle in October; local rules available as PDF  (low confidence)","pending":"","eff":"12/01/2025","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.mtd.uscourts.gov/local-rules","admission_url":"https://www.mtd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions","phv_url":"https://www.mtd.uscourts.gov/instructions-applying-admission-pro-hac-vice","fee_url":"https://www.mtd.uscourts.gov/fee-schedule"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"","fee_pay":"cash (exact change), money order, check, credit cards and debit cards; checks & money orders payable to Clerk, U.S. District Court","cogs_age":"","swear":"","apply_url":"https://pacer.uscourts.gov/","phv_scope":"","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","Attorneys of good moral character who are active members of the State Bar of Montana and not subject to any pending administrative, disciplinary, suspension, or disbarment orders in any jurisdiction may be admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of Montana.","https://www.mtd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Pro hac vice available","a non-member attorney who does not reside and is not regularly employed in Montana may, upon motion to and in the discretion of the presiding judge, appear and participate in a particular case.","https://www.mtd.uscourts.gov/instructions-applying-admission-pro-hac-vice"],["Pro hac vice rule","Admission to appear pro hac vice in a case in the District of Montana is governed by Local Rule 83.1(d)","https://www.mtd.uscourts.gov/instructions-applying-admission-pro-hac-vice"],["Local counsel","Local counsel must: 1. Be admitted to practice before this Court;","https://www.mtd.uscourts.gov/instructions-applying-admission-pro-hac-vice"],["Residency limits","who does not reside and is not regularly employed in Montana","https://www.mtd.uscourts.gov/instructions-applying-admission-pro-hac-vice"],["Renewal","pay all required fees including the admission fee and any re-registration fees which may be imposed.","https://www.mtd.uscourts.gov/sites/mtd/files/LocalRules_12012025.pdf"],["Fee payment","We accept the following methods of payment: cash (exact change), money order, check, credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express) and debit cards (with a Visa or MasterCard logo). Make checks & money orders payable to - Clerk, U.S. District Court.","https://www.mtd.uscourts.gov/fee-schedule"],["Application link","1 Navigate to: https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ , then click Manage My Account at the top right corner of the screen and login using your PACER username and password.","https://www.mtd.uscourts.gov/instructions-applying-admission-pro-hac-vice"]],"off":"District of Montana","slug":"district-of-montana","_state":"Montana"},{"id":"D. Nev.","arc":"Nevada District Court","circuit":"9","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"VERBATIM: An attorney who is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Nevada and of good moral and professional character may apply","ga_rule":"LR IA 11-1","ga_sponsor":"Member of the bar of the court prepares the motion","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"","ga_oath":"Required; clerk arranges","ga_fee":"$212","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Member in good standing and eligible to practice before bar of another US jurisdiction who associates active Nevada member as attorney of record","phv_rule":"LR IA 11-2","phv_lc":"Verified petition with designation of local counsel","phv_res":"Must not be resident of Nevada and must not be regularly employed in Nevada","phv_caps":"Presumed excessive use if more than five appearances in three-year period in civil and criminal cases; repeated appearances cause for denial absent special circumstances and good cause","phv_cert":"Good standing certificate issued within last six months; petition notarized, wet signature","phv_fee":"$250 per verified petition per case","phv_ecf":"After petition approval; GA requires admission first","renewal":"","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"NOT FOUND | other: local rules and forms available  (low confidence)","pending":"","eff":"December 1, 2023","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.nvd.uscourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Local-Rules-of-Practice-Amended-2020.pdf","admission_url":"https://www.nvd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions/","phv_url":"https://www.nvd.uscourts.gov/attorneys/attorney-faq/"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"","fee_pay":"Pay $223.00 via payment link emailed by the clerk after review","cogs_age":"","swear":"","apply_url":"https://www.nvd.uscourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Motion-for-Admission-to-Practice-10-11-19.pdf","phv_scope":"for every verified petition filed in each case","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","An attorney who is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Nevada and of good moral and professional character may apply for admission to the bar of this court.","https://www.nvd.uscourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Local-Rules-of-Practice-Amended-2020.pdf"],["Admission rule","LR IA 11-1. ADMISSION TO THE BAR OF THIS COURT; ELIGIBILITY AND PROCEDURE","https://www.nvd.uscourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Local-Rules-of-Practice-Amended-2020.pdf"],["Sponsor","(A) Submit a motion by a member of the bar of this court on the form provided by the clerk certifying that the applicant is a member of the State Bar of Nevada and of good moral and professional character;","https://www.nvd.uscourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Local-Rules-of-Practice-Amended-2020.pdf"],["Oath","(C) Take the following oath or affirmation after which the clerk must issue a certificate of admission to the applicant:","https://www.nvd.uscourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Local-Rules-of-Practice-Amended-2020.pdf"],["Pro hac vice available","An attorney who has been retained or appointed to appear in a particular case but is not a member of the bar of this court may appear only with the court’s permission.","https://www.nvd.uscourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Local-Rules-of-Practice-Amended-2020.pdf"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","(4) The attorney is a member in good standing and eligible to practice before the bar of another jurisdiction of the United States; and (5) The attorney associates an active member in good standing of the State Bar of Nevada as attorney of record in the action or proceeding.","https://www.nvd.uscourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Local-Rules-of-Practice-Amended-2020.pdf"],["Pro hac vice rule","LR IA 11-2. ADMISSION TO PRACTICE IN A PARTICULAR CASE","https://www.nvd.uscourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Local-Rules-of-Practice-Amended-2020.pdf"],["Local counsel","(5) The attorney associates an active member in good standing of the State Bar of Nevada as attorney of record in the action or proceeding.","https://www.nvd.uscourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Local-Rules-of-Practice-Amended-2020.pdf"],["Residency limits","(2) The attorney is not a resident of the State of Nevada; (3) The attorney is not regularly employed in the State of Nevada;","https://www.nvd.uscourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Local-Rules-of-Practice-Amended-2020.pdf"],["Appearance limits","It is presumed in civil and criminal cases that more than five appearances by any attorney granted under this rule in a three-year period is excessive use of this rule.","https://www.nvd.uscourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Local-Rules-of-Practice-Amended-2020.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee","Admission fee is $250.00 for every verified petition filed in each case.","https://www.nvd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions/"],["Rules effective","(NOTE: the admission fee increased from $212.00 to $223.00 effective December 1, 2023.)","https://www.nvd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions/"],["Fee payment","Pay the admission fee of $223.00. The clerk will email the payment link after reviewing your admission request.","https://www.nvd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions/"],["Application link","Complete the Motion for Admission to Practice located on the court’s website https://www.nvd.uscourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Motion- for-Admission-to-Practice-10-11-19.pdf","https://www.nvd.uscourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Instructions-for-new-Atty-Admissions-procedure-NextGenNVD-12-1-2023.pdf"]],"off":"District of Nevada","slug":"district-of-nevada","_state":"Nevada"},{"id":"D.N. Mar. I.","arc":"Northern Mariana Islands District Court","circuit":"9","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Active member in good standing of NMI Supreme Court (Commonwealth) Bar, or admitted to any U.S. court or any state/territory highest court; good moral character","ga_rule":"LR 83.5","ga_sponsor":"Must present to clerk a written petition for admission with name, addresses, law school and admission history","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"Certificate from NMI Supreme Court plus certificates from all other jurisdictions","ga_oath":"Yes: support Constitution and laws of U.S. and Commonwealth; follow ABA Model Rules","ga_fee":"$299 (full or temporary)","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Member in good standing of any U.S. court or state/territory highest court; good moral character","phv_rule":"LR 83.5","phv_lc":"Required unless waived for good cause; must meaningfully participate in preparation and trial and attend all proceedings","phv_res":"Ineligible if resides in NMI, regularly employed there, or regularly engaged in business there","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$300","phv_ecf":"","renewal":"$30 biennial due Feb 15; $15 late fee; removal after second notice; PHV exempt","cle":"No CLE mentioned","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"NMI has no separate bankruptcy court; district court handles (per assignment note); not verified on nmib","pending":"","eff":"October 23, 2020","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.nmid.uscourts.gov/local-and-federal-rules","admission_url":"https://www.nmid.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission","phv_url":"https://www.nmid.uscourts.gov/sites/nmid/files/documents/attorneys/prohacvice.pdf","fee_url":"https://www.nmid.uscourts.gov/fees-schedule"},"conf":"H","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"","fee_pay":"cash or check payable to \"Clerk, District Court of the Northern Mariana Islands\"","cogs_age":"","swear":"in person before the Clerk of Court or designated Deputy Clerk","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"District Court admission rules apply in bankruptcy cases","q":[["Who qualifies","Admission to and continuing membership in the bar of this Court is limited to attorneys of good moral character who are active members in good standing of the Commonwealth Supreme Court Bar or, if admitted temporarily or pro hac vice, of any United States Court or the highest court of any State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States.","https://www.nmid.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission"],["Admission rule","Attorney admissions are governed by LR 83.5","https://www.nmid.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission"],["Sponsor","Each applicant for admission must present to the clerk a written petition for admission stating the applicant's full name, residence address, office address, the applicant's law school and date of graduation","https://www.nmid.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission"],["Good standing certificate","A certificate from the Supreme Court of the Northern Mariana Islands evidencing the fact that the applicant is an active member in good standing, A certificate from all other states or territories in which the applicant is admitted","https://www.nmid.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission"],["Oath","If the clerk finds that the petition for admission complies with these requirements, a judge or his or her designee will administer the following oath of admission to the applicant:","https://www.nmid.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission"],["Admission fee","Attorney Admission (full, temporary) * $299.00","https://www.nmid.uscourts.gov/fees-schedule"],["Pro hac vice available","Upon written application approved in the judge's discretion, an attorney who is a member in good standing of the bar of any United States court or of the highest court of any State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States","https://www.nmid.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","an attorney who is a member in good standing of the bar of any United States court or of the highest court of any State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, who is of good moral character, and who has been retained to appear in this Court","https://www.nmid.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission"],["Local counsel","any attorney admitted to practice before this Court who does not reside in and have a full-time, staffed office in the Northern Mariana Islands, and any attorney seeking admission pro hac vice must associate with an attorney with a local office who is an active member in good standing of this Court's bar.","https://www.nmid.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission"],["Residency limits","an attorney is ineligible to practice under this section if: The attorney resides in the Northern Mariana Islands; The attorney is regularly employed in the Northern Mariana Islands","https://www.nmid.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission"],["Pro hac vice fee","Attorney Admission - Pro Hac Vice ** $300.00","https://www.nmid.uscourts.gov/fees-schedule"],["Renewal","Attorney Admission Renewal Biennial Fee as required by LR 83.5(c) ** $30.00 Late Fee ** $15.00","https://www.nmid.uscourts.gov/fees-schedule"],["Rules effective","Miscellaneous Fees Effective December 1, 2023","https://www.nmid.uscourts.gov/fees-schedule"],["Fee payment","d. Applicant is required to pay an admission fee of $299.00 in cash or check payable to “Clerk, District Court of the Northern Mariana Islands”.","https://www.nmid.uscourts.gov/sites/nmid/files/documents/attorneys/petition_for_admission_to_practice.pdf"],["Swearing-in","c. Applicant must appear before the Clerk of Court or a designated Deputy Clerk to take the oath or affirmation. Admission by mail is NOT permitted.","https://www.nmid.uscourts.gov/sites/nmid/files/documents/attorneys/petition_for_admission_to_practice.pdf"],["Bankruptcy court admission","The local rules of practice of the District Court regarding attorney admission and practice apply in all bankruptcy cases and proceedings.","https://www.nmid.uscourts.gov/sites/nmid/files/documents/localrules/LBKR20190415.pdf"]],"off":"District of the Northern Mariana Islands","slug":"district-of-the-northern-mariana-islands","_state":null},{"id":"D. Or.","arc":"Oregon District Court","circuit":"9","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Active Oregon State Bar member with full privileges, in good standing (LR 83-2)","ga_rule":"LR 83-1, 83-2, 83-4, 83-5, 83-6(d)","ga_sponsor":"One active member of court's bar must sponsor","ga_exam":"None mentioned","ga_cogs":"Certificate of good standing available via ECF event ($21)","ga_oath":"Oath of Admission form required","ga_fee":"$225 (eff. 12/1/2023 fee schedule); due whether or not admitted (LR 83-1(c))","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Active member in good standing of bar of any U.S. court or highest court of any state/territory/possession (LR 83-3)","phv_rule":"LR 83-3","phv_lc":"Required: associate with attorney admitted to general practice who meaningfully participates in preparation and trial; local counsel not to file the motion (LR 83-3(a)(4))","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"None mentioned","phv_cert":"Professional liability insurance or equivalent meeting Oregon State Bar requirements; acknowledge e-filing terms","phv_fee":"$300 (eff. 12/1/2023); waiver on motion possible","phv_ecf":"Request e-filing privileges via PACER first, then PHV attorney files motion in ecf.ord","renewal":"","cle":"None mentioned","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"General admission includes Bankruptcy Pro Bono Panel members and FBA Pro Bono Scholarship recipients; orb page not read | admission: electronic filing mandatory; admission through District Court or pro hac vice application; phv: Local Bankruptcy Form 120 (Application for Special Admission) required; electronic filing mandatory; other: electronic filing mandatory; failure to comply with LBRs may result in documents being stricken  (low confidence)","pending":"LR 83-4 (special admission of government attorneys) took effect Sept. 4, 2025: admitted without the fee, local counsel, Oregon bar membership, or malpractice-insurance certification; ends with the qualifying employment.","eff":"Amendments through 12/1/2025","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.ord.uscourts.gov/index.php/rules-orders-and-notices/local-rules/civil-procedure/1777-lr-83-rules-and-directives-by-the-district-court","admission_url":"https://www.ord.uscourts.gov/index.php/attorneys/attorney-admissions","phv_url":"https://ord.uscourts.gov/index.php/attorneys/attorney-admissions/2059-instructions-for-applying-for-admission-pro-hac-vice","fee_url":"https://www.ord.uscourts.gov/fees"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-05","vnote":"","fee_pay":"pay the admissions fee through PACER upon notice/message that fee is due via ECF Bar Admission fee utility","cogs_age":"","swear":"by signed/completed Oath of Admission uploaded to PACER","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"must be admitted by the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon; pro hac vice for single case via LBF 120","q":[["Who qualifies","Admission to general practice, and continuing membership in the bar of this Court, is limited to attorneys of good moral character who are active members with full privileges in good standing with the Oregon State Bar.","https://www.ord.uscourts.gov/index.php/rules-orders-and-notices/local-rules/civil-procedure/1777-lr-83-rules-and-directives-by-the-district-court"],["Sponsor","Sponsoring Attorney: The sponsoring attorney must be an active member of this Court's bar, which should be selected under the Jurisdiction dropdown. Only one sponsoring attorney is required.","https://www.ord.uscourts.gov/index.php/attorneys/attorney-admissions"],["Admission fee","Admission of Attorney to General Practice (New Application or Reinstatement) $225.00","https://www.ord.uscourts.gov/fees"],["Pro hac vice available","To apply for admission pro hac vice , attorneys must file a Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice in the case in which they wish to appear and pay the requisite fee.","https://www.ord.uscourts.gov/index.php/attorneys/attorney-admissions"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","Any attorney who is an active member in good standing of the bar of any United States court, or the highest court of any state, territory, or insular possession of the United States, may apply to be specially admitted pro hac vice in a particular case, provided he or she:","https://www.ord.uscourts.gov/index.php/rules-orders-and-notices/local-rules/civil-procedure/1777-lr-83-rules-and-directives-by-the-district-court"],["Pro hac vice rule","LR 83-3 Special Admissions - Pro Hac Vice","https://www.ord.uscourts.gov/index.php/rules-orders-and-notices/local-rules/civil-procedure/1777-lr-83-rules-and-directives-by-the-district-court"],["Local counsel","Associates with an attorney admitted to general practice before the bar of this Court, who will meaningfully participate in the preparation and trial of the case.","https://www.ord.uscourts.gov/index.php/rules-orders-and-notices/local-rules/civil-procedure/1777-lr-83-rules-and-directives-by-the-district-court"],["Pro hac vice fee","Special Admission - Pro Hac Vice $300.00","https://www.ord.uscourts.gov/fees"],["Fee payment","After submitting a request for admission via PACER, applicants will receive a message from the admissions clerk with a link to pay the admissions fee.","https://www.ord.uscourts.gov/index.php/attorneys/attorney-admissions"],["Swearing-in","Required: A completed Application for General Admission , including the completed sponsor certificate. A completed Oath of Admission .","https://www.ord.uscourts.gov/index.php/attorneys/attorney-admissions"],["Application link","Navigate to pacer.uscourts.gov , then click Manage My Account at the top right corner of the screen and log in.","https://www.ord.uscourts.gov/index.php/attorneys/attorney-admissions"],["Bankruptcy court admission","To begin practicing in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Oregon, you must be admitted by the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon or, to be admitted on a pro hac vice basis for a single case or proceeding, submit an Application for Special Admission ( Local Bankruptcy Form (LBF) 120 ).","https://www.orb.uscourts.gov/information-attorneys"]],"off":"District of Oregon","slug":"district-of-oregon","_state":"Oregon"},{"id":"E.D. Wash.","arc":"Washington Eastern District Court","circuit":"9","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Must be member of Washington State Bar Association (VERBATIM: 'You must be a member of the Washington State Bar Association in order to petition for admission')","ga_rule":"LCivR 83.2","ga_sponsor":"Certificates of Recommendation from two members of EDWA bar (Form A allows recommenders from any bar if unavailable)","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"","ga_oath":"Must take oath of admission to complete admission process","ga_fee":"$224 (fee schedule); do not pay until directed by Clerk","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Member in good standing of any U.S. court bar or highest state court bar; cannot reside or maintain a law office in Washington State","phv_rule":"LCivR 83.2(c)","phv_lc":"Associated attorney admitted in this Court who signs all pleadings and meaningfully participates","phv_res":"Cannot reside or maintain office for practice of law in Washington State","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"Motion must disclose pending or prior discipline, admission dates, necessity for appearance","phv_fee":"$200 per attorney, per case","phv_ecf":"Motion e-filed; fee paid online at filing","renewal":"","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"waeb has a Pro Hac Vice page (https://www.waeb.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice) not opened | admission: follows District Court Local Rule 83.2(c); phv: motion required in format prescribed by District Court Local Rule 83.2(c); District Court payment confirmation required; text-only order entered by Bankruptcy Court Clerk's Office; PACER registration required after order granted; phv_fee: $200 per attorney per case, payable to District Court; other: register for PACER; file document or Notice of Appearance to begin receiving NEF  (low confidence)","pending":"None found as of Oct. 5, 2026. The only 2025-2026 rule-amending general order concerns LCivR 5.2.","eff":"November 2025 (PDF label)","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.waed.uscourts.gov/rules-policies/local-rules/local-civil-rules","admission_url":"https://www.waed.uscourts.gov/attorneys/attorney-admissions","phv_url":"https://www.waed.uscourts.gov/rules-policies/local-rules/local-civil-rules","fee_url":"https://www.waed.uscourts.gov/fees-and-rates"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-05","vnote":"","fee_pay":"","cogs_age":"","swear":"","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"per attorney, per case","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","Any attorney who is a member in good standing of the Washington State Bar Association is eligible for admission to the bar of this Court.","https://www.waed.uscourts.gov/sites/cst/waed/files/local-rules/LocalCivilRules---November-2025.pdf"],["Admission rule","LCivR 83.2 BAR ADMISSION AND APPEARANCE IN A CASE","https://www.waed.uscourts.gov/sites/cst/waed/files/local-rules/LocalCivilRules---November-2025.pdf"],["Sponsor","Every petition for admission shall be accompanied by certificates from two members of the bar of this Court who are acquainted with the applicant.","https://www.waed.uscourts.gov/sites/cst/waed/files/local-rules/LocalCivilRules---November-2025.pdf"],["Oath","The applicant must then take the oath of admission in order to complete the admission process.","https://www.waed.uscourts.gov/sites/cst/waed/files/local-rules/LocalCivilRules---November-2025.pdf"],["Pro hac vice available","may be permitted upon a showing of particular need to appear and participate in a particular case.","https://www.waed.uscourts.gov/sites/cst/waed/files/local-rules/LocalCivilRules---November-2025.pdf"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","Any member in good standing of the bar of any court of the United States, or of the highest court of any state, or of any organized territory of the United States","https://www.waed.uscourts.gov/sites/cst/waed/files/local-rules/LocalCivilRules---November-2025.pdf"],["Pro hac vice rule","(c) Permission to Participate in a Particular Case Pro Hac Vice.","https://www.waed.uscourts.gov/sites/cst/waed/files/local-rules/LocalCivilRules---November-2025.pdf"],["Local counsel","There shall be joined of record in such appearance an associated attorney admitted to practice in this Court who shall sign all pleadings, motions, and other papers prior to filing and shall meaningfully participate in the case.","https://www.waed.uscourts.gov/rules-policies/local-rules/local-civil-rules"],["Residency limits","who neither resides nor maintains an office for the practice of law in the State of Washington","https://www.waed.uscourts.gov/sites/cst/waed/files/local-rules/LocalCivilRules---November-2025.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee","The application fee ($200) is per attorney, per case, and shall be paid directly to the District Court","https://www.waeb.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice"]],"off":"Eastern District of Washington","slug":"eastern-district-of-washington","_state":"Washington"},{"id":"W.D. Wash.","arc":"Washington Western District Court","circuit":"9","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Washington State Bar (LCR 83.1)","ga_rule":"LCR 83.1","ga_sponsor":"Petition must include certificates of two reputable members of the bar of this court attesting to petitioner's good moral character","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"","ga_oath":"Self-administered Oath of Attorney signed and dated by petitioner","ga_fee":"$249","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Any member in good standing of the bar of any court of the United States, or of the highest court of any state, or of any organized territory of the United States, who neither resides nor maintains an office in WD Wash.","phv_rule":"LCR 83.1(d)","phv_lc":"Yes, party must also be represented by local counsel","phv_res":"Only attorneys who neither reside nor maintain an office for practice in WD Wash. normally permitted PHV","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$249","phv_ecf":"","renewal":"","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"","pending":"","eff":"","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.wawd.uscourts.gov/local-rules-and-orders","admission_url":"https://www.wawd.uscourts.gov/attorneys/admissions","phv_url":"https://www.wawd.uscourts.gov/attorneys/pro-hac-vice","fee_url":"https://www.wawd.uscourts.gov/financial"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"","fee_pay":"pay the $249 admission fee via pacer.gov","cogs_age":"","swear":"by self-administered signed oath","apply_url":"https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/login.jsf","phv_scope":"in a specific case","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"must apply for admission in WAWD District Court before registering to e-file with WAWB","q":[["Who qualifies","(b) Eligibility An attorney is eligible for admission to the bar of this court if he or she is (1) a member in good standing of the Washington State Bar, or (2) a member in good standing of the bar of any state and employed by the United States","https://www.wawd.uscourts.gov/sites/wawd/files/WAWD%20Local%20Civil%20Rules%20(2026)%20-%20Clean.pdf"],["Admission rule","LCR 83.1 ATTORNEYS; ADMISSION TO PRACTICE","https://www.wawd.uscourts.gov/sites/wawd/files/WAWD%20Local%20Civil%20Rules%20(2026)%20-%20Clean.pdf"],["Sponsor","The petition must include the certificates of two reputable members of the bar of this court attesting to the petitioner’s good moral character. The certificates must be completed by members of this court’s bar who either reside or maintain an office for the practice of law in the Western District of Washington.","https://www.wawd.uscourts.gov/sites/wawd/files/WAWD%20Local%20Civil%20Rules%20(2026)%20-%20Clean.pdf"],["Oath","• Self-administered Oath of Attorney (signed and dated by the Petitioner as an Officer of the Court).","https://www.wawd.uscourts.gov/sites/wawd/files/PetitionForAdmission.pdf"],["Admission fee","If your Petition for Admission is complete and correct, you will receive an email requesting payment of admission fee ($249).","https://www.wawd.uscourts.gov/attorneys/admissions"],["Pro hac vice available","normally will be permitted upon application and upon a showing of particular need to appear and participate in a particular case pro hac vice.","https://www.wawd.uscourts.gov/sites/wawd/files/WAWD%20Local%20Civil%20Rules%20(2026)%20-%20Clean.pdf"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","Any member in good standing of the bar of any court of the United States, or of the highest court of any state, or of any organized territory of the United States, and who neither resides nor maintains an office for the practice of law in the Western District of Washington","https://www.wawd.uscourts.gov/sites/wawd/files/WAWD%20Local%20Civil%20Rules%20(2026)%20-%20Clean.pdf"],["Pro hac vice rule","(d) Permission to Participate in a Particular Case Pro Hac Vice; Responsibilities of Local Counsel","https://www.wawd.uscourts.gov/sites/wawd/files/WAWD%20Local%20Civil%20Rules%20(2026)%20-%20Clean.pdf"],["Local counsel","Per LCR 83.1(d), if you are an out of state attorney and would like to appear Pro Hac Vice (PHV) in a case, you first must obtain local counsel.","https://www.wawd.uscourts.gov/attorneys/pro-hac-vice"],["Residency limits","and who neither resides nor maintains an office for the practice of law in the Western District of Washington","https://www.wawd.uscourts.gov/sites/wawd/files/WAWD%20Local%20Civil%20Rules%20(2026)%20-%20Clean.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee","Obtain approval to appear in a specific case if you are not a member admitted to practice in this district. The filing fee is $249.00.","https://www.wawd.uscourts.gov/attorneys/admissions"],["Fee payment","Upon successful review of the Petition for Admission, the court will generate an email with instructions to pay the $249 admission fee via pacer.gov.","https://www.wawd.uscourts.gov/sites/wawd/files/PetitionForAdmission.pdf"],["Swearing-in","Self-administered Oath of Attorney (signed and dated by the Petitioner as an Officer of the Court).","https://www.wawd.uscourts.gov/sites/wawd/files/PetitionForAdmission.pdf"],["Application link","4. Navigate to https://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/pscof/login.jsf.","https://www.wawd.uscourts.gov/sites/wawd/files/External_User_Registration_Manual_Attorney_Admission.pdf"],["Bankruptcy court admission","Attorneys wishing to be admitted to Western District of Washington Bankruptcy Court (WAWB) will need to apply for admission in the Western District of Washington District Court (WAWD) before registering to e-file with WAWB.","https://www.wawd.uscourts.gov/attorneys/admissions"]],"off":"Western District of Washington","slug":"western-district-of-washington","_state":"Washington"},{"id":"D. Colo.","arc":"Colorado District Court","circuit":"10","cat":"Any State","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Any state, territory, or D.C. (D.C.COLO.LAttyR 3)","ga_rule":"LAttyR 3","ga_sponsor":"No sponsor required","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"No certificate required; eligibility vetted by Attorney Services Division","ga_oath":"No swearing-in ceremonies conducted","ga_fee":"$234.00","phv_avail":"No (full admission required)","phv_elig":"","phv_rule":"","phv_lc":"","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"","phv_ecf":"","renewal":"Biennial fee collected every other (even) year; failure to pay results in removal from attorney roll","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"","pending":"","eff":"December 1, 2025","urls":{"rules_url":"http://www.cod.uscourts.gov/CourtOperations/RulesProcedures/LocalRules.aspx","admission_url":"http://www.cod.uscourts.gov/AttorneyInformation/AttorneyAdmissionInformation.aspx","fee_url":"http://www.cod.uscourts.gov/CourtOperations/FeeSchedule.aspx"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"","fee_pay":"paid through Pay.gov","cogs_age":"","swear":"The District of Colorado does not conduct swearing-in ceremonies for its new attorneys.","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","An active license in the highest court of a state, federal territory, or District of Columbia; and Status of Good Standing in all courts and jurisdictions wherein admitted.","http://www.cod.uscourts.gov/AttorneyInformation/AttorneyAdmissionInformation.aspx"],["Admission rule","Per the local rules of the Court [ LAttyR 3 ], admission to the court's bar requires:","http://www.cod.uscourts.gov/AttorneyInformation/AttorneyAdmissionInformation.aspx"],["Sponsor","No, the District of Colorado does not require sponsorship for new attorneys.","http://www.cod.uscourts.gov/AttorneyInformation/AttorneyAdmissionInformation.aspx"],["Good standing certificate","No. The attorney's eligibility in other jurisdictions will be vetted by the Attorney Services Division.","http://www.cod.uscourts.gov/AttorneyInformation/AttorneyAdmissionInformation.aspx"],["Oath","The District of Colorado does not conduct swearing-in ceremonies for its new attorneys.","http://www.cod.uscourts.gov/AttorneyInformation/AttorneyAdmissionInformation.aspx"],["Admission fee","Admission to Practice [Attorneys] $234.00","http://www.cod.uscourts.gov/CourtOperations/FeeSchedule.aspx"],["Pro hac vice available","No, the District of Colorado requires full admission for all attorneys practicing in this court.","http://www.cod.uscourts.gov/AttorneyInformation/AttorneyAdmissionInformation.aspx"],["Renewal","Attorneys who have failed to pay previous iterations of the court's biennial fee, which is collected every other (even) year, are removed from the attorney roll and may not e-file in this district.","http://www.cod.uscourts.gov/AttorneyInformation/AttorneyAdmissionInformation.aspx"],["Fee payment","The bar application fee is paid through Pay.gov.","http://www.cod.uscourts.gov/AttorneyInformation/AttorneyAdmissionInformation.aspx"],["Application link","Applications for admission to the Court's bar are submitted through the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) at www.pacer.uscourts.gov .","http://www.cod.uscourts.gov/AttorneyInformation/AttorneyAdmissionInformation.aspx"]],"off":"District of Colorado","slug":"district-of-colorado","_state":"Colorado"},{"id":"D. Kan.","arc":"Kansas District Court","circuit":"10","cat":"Specific Jurisdiction","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Active and in good standing in Kansas state courts and/or USDC W.D. Mo.","ga_rule":"D. Kan. Rule 83.5.2; Part XII Rules of Practice and Procedures","ga_sponsor":"","ga_exam":"Kansas bar exam passers may attend joint admission ceremony (spring/fall, Topeka) for oath","ga_cogs":"$21 per certificate","ga_oath":"Federal Oath of Admission may be taken at Joint Admission Ceremonies held spring and fall in Topeka","ga_fee":"$199","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Member in good standing of bar of another state, on motion by member of D. Kan. bar, for particular case only","phv_rule":"D. Kan. Rules 83.5.4 and 5.4.2","phv_lc":"Required; local counsel files motion and all documents","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"Motion plus wet-signed affidavit plus wet-signed PHV Attorney Registration Form","phv_fee":"$50 per attorney per case (Pay.gov)","phv_ecf":"No e-filing privileges; notices only; local counsel signs and files","renewal":"Annual, on or before July 1; amount set by court order (not stated); reinstatement $125; inactive no fee","cle":"None mentioned","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"Attorneys admitted to D. Kan. bar are eligible for U.S. Bankruptcy Court D. Kan. (per ksd page); ksb page not read in detail | admission: admission to practice section available; other: multiple office locations; local rules and forms available  (low confidence)","pending":"","eff":"April 1, 2026","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.ksd.uscourts.gov/court-info/local-rules-and-orders","admission_url":"https://www.ksd.uscourts.gov/admission-practice","phv_url":"https://ksd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice","fee_url":"https://www.ksd.uscourts.gov/attorneys/faq"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"","fee_pay":"Clerk's office staff send a payment link via email; admission requests and fees processed through PACER ($199 fee)","cogs_age":"","swear":"take the federal Oath of Admission at one of the Joint Admission Ceremonies, held in the spring and fall of each year in Topeka","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"$50 per attorney, per case","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"Attorneys admitted to the bar of the District of Kansas are eligible to practice in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Kansas","q":[["Who qualifies","Members who are active and in good standing with the bar(s) of State of Kansas or the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri are eligible for admission to the U.S. District Court of Kansas.","https://www.ksd.uscourts.gov/admission-practice"],["Admission rule","Rules governing the admission of attorneys and bar discipline can be found in Part XII of the Rules of Practice and Procedures for District and Bankruptcy Court . See D. Kan. Rule 83.5.2","https://www.ksd.uscourts.gov/admission-practice"],["Oath","There are opportunities to take the federal Oath of Admission at one of the Joint Admission Ceremonies, held in the spring and fall of each year in Topeka.","https://www.ksd.uscourts.gov/admission-practice"],["Admission fee","*The fee for admission to practice in the Kansas federal court is $199.","https://www.ksd.uscourts.gov/admission-practice"],["Pro hac vice available","A member in good standing of the bar of another state may, upon motion made by a member in good standing of the bar of this court, be admitted for the purpose of a particular case only.","https://ksd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice"],["Pro hac vice rule","Pro Hac Vice Admission: see D. Kan. Rules 83.5.4 and 5.4.2","https://ksd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice"],["Local counsel","An attorney being admitted pro hac vice must obtain local counsel and remit a registration fee of $50.00 per case (D. Kan. Rule 83.5.4 ).","https://www.ksd.uscourts.gov/attorneys/faq"],["Pro hac vice fee","Pro hac vice attorney fee is $50 per attorney, per case.","https://www.ksd.uscourts.gov/attorneys/faq"],["Renewal","Pursuant to D. Kan. Rule 83.5.3 , all attorneys duly admitted to practice before this court shall annually, on or before the first day of July, register with the Clerk.","https://www.ksd.uscourts.gov/attorneys/faq"],["Rules effective","Local Rules for Kansas District Court Effective April 1, 2026","https://www.ksd.uscourts.gov/court-info/local-rules-and-orders"],["Fee payment","Clerk’s office staff review your request for admission and– if the request is complete – send you a payment link via email. *The fee for admission to practice in the Kansas federal court is $199.","https://www.ksd.uscourts.gov/admission-practice"],["Bankruptcy court admission","Attorneys admitted to the bar of the District of Kansas (including those admitted pro hac vice and attorneys authorized to represent the United States) are eligible to practice in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Kansas.","https://www.ksb.uscourts.gov/attorneys"]],"off":"District of Kansas","slug":"district-of-kansas","_state":"Kansas"},{"id":"D.N.M.","arc":"New Mexico District Court","circuit":"10","cat":"Any State","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Bar requirement not stated on HTML pages (admitted to this court or associate with attorneys who are)","ga_rule":"D.N.M.LR-Civ. 83.2(h) (cited on admissions page)","ga_sponsor":"No sponsoring attorney required","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"Request for Certificate of Good Standing form available","ga_oath":"Must take prescribed oath","ga_fee":"$199 one-time admission fee","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Licensed elsewhere, not admitted to this court; D.N.M.LR-Civ. 83.3(a)","phv_rule":"D.N.M.LR-Civ. 83.3(a)","phv_lc":"Required: associate with federal bar member of this court","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$100 per case","phv_ecf":"Individual upgraded PACER account; E-Filing Registration Only","renewal":"$25 bar dues by Jan 31 of every odd-numbered year","cle":"None mentioned","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"nmb has Admission to Practice page (https://www.nmb.uscourts.gov/admission-to-practice) not opened | admission: electronic filing mandatory; separate application to District Court available; phv: electronic motion required; sample Order Admitting Attorney Pro Hac Vice form provided; other: electronic filing mandatory for all attorney submissions  (low confidence)","pending":"","eff":"10/1/2020","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.nmd.uscourts.gov/court-info/local-rules-and-orders","admission_url":"https://www.nmd.uscourts.gov/admissions","fee_url":"https://www.nmd.uscourts.gov/schedule-fees"},"conf":"H","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"","fee_pay":"receive an email with a link to pay the one time admission fee of $199","cogs_age":"","swear":"","apply_url":"https://pacer.uscourts.gov","phv_scope":"$100 for each case in which the non-member attorney appears","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"Apply for Admission to Practice in the United States District Court, District of New Mexico","q":[["Who qualifies","An applicant for admission to the bar of this court must be licensed by the highest court of a state, federal territory, or the District of Columbia, be on active status in a state, federal territory, or the District of Columbia, and be a member of the bar in good standing in all courts and jurisdictions where the applicant has been admitted.","https://www.nmd.uscourts.gov/sites/nmd/files/local_rules/Local%20Rules%20of%20Civil%20Procedure%20Adopted%20October%201%2C%202020_0.pdf"],["Sponsor","The Sponsoring Attorney section is not a mandatory field. Leave this section blank it is not applicable.","https://www.nmd.uscourts.gov/sites/nmd/files/NextGen%20-%20Attorney%20Admissions%20-%20Attorney%20Job%20Aid.pdf"],["Oath","Each applicant must complete the application form available from the Clerk, be approved by the Clerk, pay the admission fee to the Clerk, and take the prescribed oath.","https://www.nmd.uscourts.gov/sites/nmd/files/local_rules/Local%20Rules%20of%20Civil%20Procedure%20Adopted%20October%201%2C%202020_0.pdf"],["Admission fee","you will receive an email with a link to pay the one time admission fee of $199 . Thereafter, pursuant to D.N.M.LR-Civ. 83.2(h), dues of $25 should be submitted on or before January 31 of every odd-numbered year.","https://www.nmd.uscourts.gov/admissions"],["Pro hac vice available","If not admitted to practice before this court, but appearing in a case under D.N.M.LR-Civ. 83.3(a) (commonly referred to as a pro hac vice appearance)","https://www.nmd.uscourts.gov/admissions"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","certify that the non-member attorney is a member in good standing of the bar of a state, a territory, or the District of Columbia","https://www.nmd.uscourts.gov/sites/nmd/files/local_rules/Local%20Rules%20of%20Civil%20Procedure%20Adopted%20October%201%2C%202020_0.pdf"],["Pro hac vice rule","but appearing in a case under D.N.M.LR-Civ. 83.3(a) (commonly referred to as a pro hac vice appearance)","https://www.nmd.uscourts.gov/admissions"],["Local counsel","The non-member attorney must associate with a member of the Federal Bar as follows:","https://www.nmd.uscourts.gov/sites/nmd/files/local_rules/Local%20Rules%20of%20Civil%20Procedure%20Adopted%20October%201%2C%202020_0.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee","the non-member attorney must pay to the Clerk $100 for each case in which the non-member attorney appears;","https://www.nmd.uscourts.gov/sites/nmd/files/local_rules/Local%20Rules%20of%20Civil%20Procedure%20Adopted%20October%201%2C%202020_0.pdf"],["Renewal","dues of $25 should be submitted on or before January 31 of every odd-numbered year.","https://www.nmd.uscourts.gov/admissions"],["Rules effective","83.2 Bar Admissions, Membership and Dues [Effective 10/1/2020]","https://www.nmd.uscourts.gov/sites/nmd/files/local_rules/Local%20Rules%20of%20Civil%20Procedure%20Adopted%20October%201%2C%202020_0.pdf"],["Fee payment","After the court reviews your application and has verified the information provided, you will receive an email with a link to pay the one time admission fee of $199 .","https://www.nmd.uscourts.gov/admissions"],["Application link","1. Navigate to PACER: https://pacer.uscourts.gov and Click Log in to in the top right corner.","https://www.nmd.uscourts.gov/sites/nmd/files/NextGen%20-%20Attorney%20Admissions%20-%20Attorney%20Job%20Aid.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee covers","the non-member attorney must pay to the Clerk $100 for each case in which the non-member attorney appears","https://www.nmd.uscourts.gov/sites/nmd/files/local_rules/Local%20Rules%20of%20Civil%20Procedure%20Adopted%20October%201%2C%202020_0.pdf"],["Bankruptcy court admission","Apply for Admission to Practice in the United States District Court, District of New Mexico","https://www.nmb.uscourts.gov/admission-to-practice"],["Admission route","The attorney must remain a licensed member in active status and in good standing of the bar of at least one state, federal territory, or the District of Columbia.","https://www.nmd.uscourts.gov/sites/nmd/files/local_rules/Local%20Rules%20of%20Civil%20Procedure%20Adopted%20October%201%2C%202020_0.pdf"]],"off":"District of New Mexico","slug":"district-of-new-mexico","_state":"New Mexico"},{"id":"E.D. Okla.","arc":"Oklahoma Eastern District Court","circuit":"10","cat":"Any State or Any Federal Court","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Licensed by and on active status in any state, federal territory, or D.C.","ga_rule":"LCvR 83.2(d)","ga_sponsor":"","ga_exam":"training in the CM/ECF application","ga_cogs":"$21","ga_oath":"sworn in at the U.S. District Court in Muskogee","ga_fee":"$250 (fee schedule eff. 1/1/2026)","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Eligible for admission to bar of this Court; discretion of a judge","phv_rule":"LCvR 83.2; LCvR 83.3 (local counsel)","phv_lc":"Required; Oklahoma bar member admitted to this Court; files motion, signs first pleading, continues in case","phv_res":"No specific residency/office requirement stated","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"Local counsel certifies applicant is in good standing in highest court of state where licensed; Application for Admission - PHV attached","phv_fee":"$100 (fee schedule as of 1/1/2026; $50 on undated local-counsel page is stale per 7/1/2023 fee-increase notice)","phv_ecf":"Apply for PHV status in PACER before approval; required to e-file or receive notices","renewal":"Biennial $60; $30 late charge if after Jan 31 (total $90); eff. 10/1/2024; federal attorneys exempt","cle":"None mentioned","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"Admissions page mentions bankruptcy court once; okeb has Attorney Admissions page (https://www.okeb.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions) not opened | admission: Attorney Admissions link available; other: Local Rules & General Orders available; multiple office locations  (low confidence)","pending":"","eff":"July 5, 2016","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.oked.uscourts.gov/court-info/local-rules-and-orders","admission_url":"https://www.oked.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions","phv_url":"https://www.oked.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission-pro-hac-vice","notice_url":"https://www.oked.uscourts.gov/news/pro-hac-vice-fee-increase-712023","fee_url":"https://www.oked.uscourts.gov/fee-schedule"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-05","vnote":"","fee_pay":"","cogs_age":"","swear":"","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"per request","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"required to be admitted to the Eastern District Bar","q":[["Exam or course","Attorney admission to the district requires the completion of the PACER application for admission , a Certificate of Good Standing from an approved Court** and training in the CM/ECF application.","https://www.okeb.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Good standing certificate","a Certificate of Good Standing from an approved Court**","https://www.okeb.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Oath","Once sworn in at the U.S. District Court in Muskogee, the attorney shall request access to the Bankruptcy Court within PACER.","https://www.okeb.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Pro hac vice available","Attorneys practicing in the U.S. District Court or U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma must be active members in good standing in this court's bar or be admitted pro hac vice.","https://www.oked.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","Any attorney who is eligible for admission to the bar of this Court may, in the discretion of a judge of this Court, be granted temporary admission to practice in a pending case.","https://www.oked.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission-pro-hac-vice"],["Pro hac vice rule","Admission of Attorneys Pro Hac Vice is covered under Local Civil Rule 83.2 which states in part:","https://www.oked.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission-pro-hac-vice"],["Local counsel","Local counsel shall file a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, paying the application fee online using Pay.gov during the docketing process.","https://www.oked.uscourts.gov/attorney-admission-pro-hac-vice"],["Pro hac vice fee","Effective 7/1/2023 the fee for attorneys requesting PHV admission to the OKED Bar will increast to $100.00 per request.","https://www.oked.uscourts.gov/news/pro-hac-vice-fee-increase-712023"],["Renewal","Biennial Renewal Fee (payments made after the Jan 31, 2025 deadline will incur an additional $30.00 charge for a total of $90.00 ( effective 10/1/2024) 60.00","https://www.oked.uscourts.gov/fee-schedule"],["Rules effective","Local Civil Rules (effective July 5, 2016)","https://www.oked.uscourts.gov/court-info/local-rules-and-orders"],["Bankruptcy court admission","All Oklahoma attorneys filing in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma are required to be admitted to the Eastern District Bar.","https://www.okeb.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Admission route","Any member of the bar of the Supreme Court of the United States, or of any United States Court of Appeals, or of any District Court of the United States, or a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of any state of the United States, is eligible for admission to the bar of this Court.","https://www.courtrules.net/courts/federal/eastern-district-oklahoma/local-rules/lcvr-83-2"]],"off":"Eastern District of Oklahoma","slug":"eastern-district-of-oklahoma","_state":"Oklahoma"},{"id":"N.D. Okla.","arc":"Oklahoma Northern District Court","circuit":"10","cat":"Any State or Any Federal Court","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Member in good standing of SCOTUS/USCA/USDC bar or any state's highest court","ga_rule":"LCvR 83 (per court rules page; text not read)","ga_sponsor":"Either Certificate of Good Standing or Recommendation for Admission (Form AT-02) completed by two attorneys admitted and in good standing with the bar of this Court; electronic application through PACER","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"Certificate of Good Standing from any eligible court per LGnR4-2(b); recency not stated","ga_oath":"Executed and notarized Oath of Applicant (Form AT-01); bar consists of those who have taken prescribed oath","ga_fee":"$200","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Any attorney who is eligible for admission to the bar of this Court may be granted temporary admission in a pending case at judge's discretion","phv_rule":"LGnR4-2(h); LGnR4-3","phv_lc":"Motion usually filed by local counsel","phv_res":"Any attorney who is not a resident of and does not maintain an office in Oklahoma must associate Oklahoma resident local counsel","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"Form AT-03 application attached to motion; entry of appearance after approval","phv_fee":"$100 paid at filing via Pay.gov (court PHV page); fee schedule lists $50 - confirm","phv_ecf":"Register via PACER Manage My Account, type Pro Hac Vice, after motion filed; upgraded individual PACER account required","renewal":"","cle":"","bk_rule":"NOT CHECKED","bk_dep":"NOT FOUND | other: Local Rules PDF available (current as of March 10, 2018); CM/ECF registration required  (low confidence)","pending":"None found as of Oct. 5, 2026 in the documents read. Rules effective July 31, 2026.","eff":"7/31/2026","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.oknd.uscourts.gov/local-rules","admission_url":"https://oknd.uscourts.gov/forms/attorney (admission instructions are PDF only)","phv_url":"https://www.oknd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice-admission","notice_url":"https://www.oknd.uscourts.gov/news/general-order-23-13-matter-attorney-admission-fees?page=3"},"conf":"H","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-05","vnote":"","fee_pay":"","cogs_age":"","swear":"","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","Any member of the bar of the Supreme Court of the United States, any United States Court of Appeals, or any District Court of the United States, or a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of any state of the United States, is eligible fo r admission to the bar of this Court.","https://www.oknd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2026-07-31%20Local%20Rules.pdf"],["Reciprocity routes","either (a) a Certificate of Good Standing from any eligible court per LGnR4 -2(b), or (b) a Recommendation for Admission (Form AT-02), available on the Court’s website, completed by two attorneys admitted and in good standing with the bar of this Court.","https://www.oknd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2026-07-31%20Local%20Rules.pdf"],["Good standing certificate","a Certificate of Good Standing from any eligible court per LGnR4 -2(b)","https://www.oknd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2026-07-31%20Local%20Rules.pdf"],["Oath","(1) an executed and notarized Oath of Applicant (Form AT-01), available on the Court’s website, and","https://www.oknd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2026-07-31%20Local%20Rules.pdf"],["Pro hac vice available","(h) Admission Pro Hac Vice. Any attorney who is eligible for admission to the bar of this Court may, at the discretion of a judge of this Court, be granted temporary admission to practice in a pending case.","https://www.oknd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2026-07-31%20Local%20Rules.pdf"],["Local counsel","When representing a party in this Court, any attorney who is not a resident of and does not maintain an office in Oklahoma must show association with an attorney who is personally appearing in the action, is a resident of and maintains a law office within the State of Oklahoma","https://www.oknd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2026-07-31%20Local%20Rules.pdf"],["Residency limits","any attorney who is not a resident of and does not maintain an office in Oklahoma must show association","https://www.oknd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2026-07-31%20Local%20Rules.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee","Pro Hac Vice Fee (limited admission) $50.00","https://oknd.uscourts.gov/oknd/CourtInformation/CourtFeeSchedule.pdf"],["Admission route","Any member of the bar of the Supreme Court of the United States, any United States Court of Appeals, or any District Court of the United States, or a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of any state of the United States, is eligible fo r admission to the bar of this Court.","https://www.oknd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2026-07-31%20Local%20Rules.pdf"]],"off":"Northern District of Oklahoma","slug":"northern-district-of-oklahoma","_state":"Oklahoma"},{"id":"W.D. Okla.","arc":"Oklahoma Western District Court","circuit":"10","cat":"Any State or Any Federal Court","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Member in good standing of SCOTUS/USCA/USDC bar or any state's highest court","ga_rule":"LCvR 83.1 (per FAQs: role of attorneys, admissions committee, procedure, eligibility, reciprocity, US attorneys, PHV)","ga_sponsor":"Application referred to Committee on Admissions and Grievances for investigation; Oklahoma City area applicants require personal interview, outside-area applicants may be excused by submitting three notarized affidavits from members of Bar of this Court vouching for character and qualifications","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"For reciprocity: certificate of good standing issued within the past six months","ga_oath":"Must take prescribed oath and sign roll of attorneys; oath administered at admission ceremony or individually","ga_fee":"$200.00 (fee schedule eff. 12/1/2023)","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Any attorney who is eligible for admission to the bar of this court may be granted temporary admission in a pending case in discretion of judge","phv_rule":"LCvR83.2(g) and LCvR83.3","phv_lc":"Yes - association with Oklahoma-resident attorney with Oklahoma law office (LCvR 83.3); relief for good cause","phv_res":"Attorneys not resident of and not maintaining office in Oklahoma must associate local counsel","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$100.00 (fee schedule eff. 12/1/2023)","phv_ecf":"","renewal":"","cle":"","bk_rule":"NOT CHECKED","bk_dep":"NOT FOUND | admission: adopts District Court local rules on pro hac vice and local counsel requirements; phv: local counsel association required; written motion required; Request for Admission Pro Hac Vice form required; adopts District Court local rules concerning temporary admission; other: CM/ECF access separate from pro hac vice admission; local rules effective January 15, 2026  (low confidence)","pending":"None found as of Oct. 5, 2026 for admission or pro hac vice. The 2026 proposal amends only LCvR 83.6 (discipline).","eff":"Effective December 1, 2023","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.okwd.uscourts.gov/local-rules","admission_url":"https://www.okwd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions","phv_url":"https://www.okwd.uscourts.gov/sites/okwd/files/Pro_Hac_Vice_Form.pdf","fee_url":"https://www.okwd.uscourts.gov/fees-and-interest-rates"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-05","vnote":"","fee_pay":"Checks payable to the United States District Court Clerk","cogs_age":"issued within the past six months","swear":"attend the admissions ceremony, unless excused by the court","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","Any member of the bar of the Supreme Court of the United States, or of any United States Court of Appeals, or of any District Court of the United States, or a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of any state of the United States","https://www.okwd.uscourts.gov/sites/okwd/files/LocalRules2026.pdf"],["Reciprocity routes","Any attorney who is a member in good standing of any other Federal court and has practiced at least one year may be admitted by reciprocity, provided the attorney submits a written petition for admission, attaches a certificate of good standing issued within the past six months","https://www.okwd.uscourts.gov/sites/okwd/files/LocalRules2026.pdf"],["Admission rule","LCvR83.2 Attorneys. (a) Roll of Attorneys.","https://www.okwd.uscourts.gov/sites/okwd/files/LocalRules2026.pdf"],["Sponsor","However, if an applicant lives outside the Oklahoma City area, the applicant may be excused from an interview by submitting with their application three notarized affidavits from a member of the Bar of this Court vouching for the applicant’s character and qualifications.","https://www.okwd.uscourts.gov/sites/okwd/files/070_a.pdf"],["Good standing certificate","attaches a certificate of good standing issued within the past six months","https://www.okwd.uscourts.gov/sites/okwd/files/LocalRules2026.pdf"],["Oath","The bar of this court shall consist of those attorneys admitted to practice before this court who have taken the prescribed oath and who have signed the roll of attorneys of this judicial district.","https://www.okwd.uscourts.gov/sites/okwd/files/LocalRules2026.pdf"],["Admission fee","There is a one-time admission fee of $200.00.","https://www.okwd.uscourts.gov/sites/okwd/files/070_a.pdf"],["Pro hac vice available","(g) Admission Pro Hac Vice. Any attorney who is eligible for admission to the bar of this court may, in the discretion of a judge of this court, be granted temporary admission to practice in a pending case.","https://www.okwd.uscourts.gov/sites/okwd/files/LocalRules2026.pdf"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","Any attorney who is eligible for admission to the bar of this court may, in the discretion of a judge of this court, be granted temporary admission to practice in a pending case.","https://www.okwd.uscourts.gov/sites/okwd/files/LocalRules2026.pdf"],["Pro hac vice rule","Admission Pro Hac Vice is governed by LCvR83.2(g) and LCvR83.3.","https://www.okwd.uscourts.gov/sites/okwd/files/2024AttorneyTrainingManual.pdf"],["Local counsel","When representing a party in this court, any attorney who is not a resident of, and does not maintain an office in, Oklahoma shall show association with an attorney who is personally appearing in the action and who is a resident of Oklahoma and maintains a law office within the State of Oklahoma","https://www.okwd.uscourts.gov/sites/okwd/files/LocalRules2026.pdf"],["Residency limits","any attorney who is not a resident of, and does not maintain an office in, Oklahoma shall show association with an attorney who is personally appearing in the action","https://www.okwd.uscourts.gov/sites/okwd/files/LocalRules2026.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee","Admission of attorneys Pro Hac Vice $100.00","https://www.okwd.uscourts.gov/fees-and-interest-rates"],["Rules effective","FEE SCHEDULE (28 U.S.C. § 1914) Effective December 1, 2023","https://www.okwd.uscourts.gov/fees-and-interest-rates"],["Fee payment","There is a one-time admission fee of $200.00. Please make checks payable to the United States District Court Clerk.","https://www.okwd.uscourts.gov/sites/okwd/files/070_a.pdf"],["Swearing-in","All applicants are directed to attend the admissions ceremony, unless excused by the court.","https://www.okwd.uscourts.gov/sites/okwd/files/LocalRules2026.pdf"]],"off":"Western District of Oklahoma","slug":"western-district-of-oklahoma","_state":"Oklahoma"},{"id":"D. Utah","arc":"Utah District Court","circuit":"10","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Active member in good standing of court's bar; Utah State Bar membership required for residents or those regularly practicing in Utah","ga_rule":"DUCivR 83-1.1","ga_sponsor":"No sponsoring attorney required","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"","ga_oath":"Applicant must swear to support, obey and defend the Constitution, discharge duties with honesty and fidelity, and observe Rules of Professional Conduct","ga_fee":"$199 for original admission, including certificate of admission","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Attorneys who are not active members of Utah State Bar but are members in good standing of the bar of the highest court of another state or DC","phv_rule":"","phv_lc":"Local counsel (active bar member) files motion and application; must associate","phv_res":"Utah residents or those practicing in Utah regularly must be admitted to Utah State Bar to be eligible","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$50 (fee schedule)","phv_ecf":"Request efiling privileges after motion filed","renewal":"$30 Annual attorney registration","cle":"","bk_rule":"NOT CHECKED","bk_dep":"NOT FOUND | admission: must be active bar member of another U.S. jurisdiction; cannot be Utah State Bar or U.S. District Court for D. Utah member; phv: must be active member in good standing of bar of another U.S. jurisdiction or bar of any federal court; cannot be Utah State Bar or District Court member; other: annual attorney registration required; local rules and federal rules available  (low confidence)","pending":"None found as of Oct. 5, 2026. The 2026 package (comments closed Sept. 4, 2026; final rules Dec. 1, 2026) amends DUCivR 83-1.7 and 83-2, not 83-1.1 or 83-1.2.","eff":"December 1, 2023","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.utd.uscourts.gov","admission_url":"https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions","notice_url":"https://www.utd.uscourts.gov","fee_url":"https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/fee-schedule"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-05","vnote":"","fee_pay":"pay admission fee online to the District of Utah using the link provided in an email","cogs_age":"","swear":"","apply_url":"https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov","phv_scope":"A separate motion and fee are required for each PHV Applicant and for each case in which the PHV Applicant seeks admission.","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"Attorneys practicing in Bankruptcy Court must be active members of this court's bar, a federal attorney authorized to practice, or admitted pro hac vice","q":[["Who qualifies","To become a member of this court's bar, an attorney must be an active member in good standing of the Utah State Bar.","https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Admission rule","The attorney admissions process is governed by DUCivR 83-1.1.","https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Sponsor","The District of Utah does not require a Sponsoring Attorney for bar membership.","https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/sites/utd/files/Attorney%20Admissions%20Instructions.pdf"],["Oath","Do you solemnly swear that you will support, obey and defend the Constitution of the United States; that you will discharge the duties of attorney and counselor at law as an officer of the United States District Court for the District of Utah with honesty and fidelity;","https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/sites/utd/files/Attorney%20Admissions%20Instructions.pdf"],["Admission fee","$199 For original Admission of attorneys to practice in the District of Utah, including a certificate of admission.","https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/fee-schedule"],["Pro hac vice available","may be admitted pro hac vice for the limited purpose of appearing in a case before this court.","https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/sites/utd/files/Pro%20Hac%20Vice%20Admission%20Instructions%20FINAL%20200129.pdf"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","An attorney (PHV Applicant) who is not an active member of the Utah State Bar but who is a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of another state or the District of Columbia may be admitted pro hac vice","https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/sites/utd/files/Pro%20Hac%20Vice%20Admission%20Instructions%20FINAL%20200129.pdf"],["Local counsel","Unless the court orders otherwise, the PHV Applicant must associate with an active, local member (Local Counsel) of this court’s bar who consents to appear in the case.","https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/sites/utd/files/Pro%20Hac%20Vice%20Admission%20Instructions%20FINAL%20200129.pdf"],["Residency limits","Attorneys who are Utah residents or practice in Utah on a regular basis, unless exempt, need to apply and be admitted as members to the Utah State Bar to be eligible to practice law in the District of Utah.","https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Fee payment","IMPORTANT: After you submit your application, you will be required to pay your admission fee online to the District of Utah using the link provided in an email.","https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/sites/utd/files/Attorney%20Admissions%20Instructions.pdf"],["Application link","STEP 1 Go to PACER at https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov. Click on the Manage My Account link.","https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/sites/utd/files/Attorney%20Admissions%20Instructions.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee covers","A separate motion and fee are required for each PHV Applicant and for each case in which the PHV Applicant seeks admission.","https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/sites/utd/files/Pro%20Hac%20Vice%20Admission%20Instructions%20FINAL%20200129.pdf"],["Bankruptcy court admission","Attorneys practicing in the U.S. District Court or U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Utah, must be active members in good standing of the this court's bar, a federal attorney authorized to practice before this court, or admitted pro hac vice.","https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"]],"off":"District of Utah","slug":"district-of-utah","_state":"Utah"},{"id":"D. Wyo.","arc":"Wyoming District Court","circuit":"10","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Admitted and in good standing with Wyoming Supreme Court (regular admission by petition)","ga_rule":"D. Wyo. Local Rule 84.2(a)","ga_sponsor":"None for petition","ga_exam":"None mentioned","ga_cogs":"Good standing required","ga_oath":"Oath form attorney_oath.pdf","ga_fee":"$249.00","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Non-Wyoming bar members in good standing elsewhere","phv_rule":"D. Wyo. Local Rule 84.2(b)","phv_lc":"Written motion by member of Wyoming Bar and of this Court","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$100.00 per attorney, per case","phv_ecf":"E-filing automatically activated upon regular admission approval and fee payment","renewal":"","cle":"","bk_rule":"NOT CHECKED","bk_dep":"NOT FOUND | other: CM/ECF registration and e-filing available; guide for self-represented parties available  (low confidence)","pending":"None found as of Oct. 5, 2026. A 2026 notice covers criminal rules only.","eff":"December 1, 2023","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.wyd.uscourts.gov/court-info/local-rules-and-orders/local-rules","admission_url":"https://www.wyd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions","fee_url":"https://www.wyd.uscourts.gov/current-filing-fees"},"conf":"H","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-05","vnote":"","fee_pay":"","cogs_age":"","swear":"online admittance by acknowledging Oath, with optional in-person swearing-in ceremony upon request","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"per attorney, per case","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","Attorneys who are admitted and licensed to practice before the Supreme Court of Wyoming may be admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the District of Wyoming upon application.","https://www.wyd.uscourts.gov/sites/wyd/files/local_rules/localrules-cv_0.pdf"],["Admission rule","Petition for Admission to Plead and Practice ( Local Rule 84.2(a) )","https://www.wyd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Sponsor","This application shall contain a satisfactory showing of the applicant’s qualifications and good moral character and include the name of a sponsoring attorney that will vouch for the applicant.","https://www.wyd.uscourts.gov/sites/wyd/files/local_rules/localrules-cv_0.pdf"],["Good standing certificate","attach both the Petition to Plead and Practice and a Certificate of Good Standing from the Wyoming State Bar.","https://www.wyd.uscourts.gov/sites/wyd/files/New%20Attorney%20Admission%20Instructions.pdf"],["Oath","Do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the laws made in pursuance thereof; and that I will faithfully observe and obey the rules of the United States District Court for the District of Wyoming, and demean myself uprightly and according to law; so help me god.","https://www.wyd.uscourts.gov/sites/wyd/files/attorney_oath.pdf"],["Admission fee","The fee for this admission is Two Hundred Forty-nine Dollars ($249.00).","https://www.wyd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Pro hac vice available","If you are not a member of the State Bar of Wyoming but are a member in good standing of a bar of another state, you may seek to be admitted Pro Hac Vice to any existing case in the District of Wyoming.","https://www.wyd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","The applicant must also be a current member in good standing of the bar of another state in order to be eligible for pro hac vice admission before this Court.","https://www.wyd.uscourts.gov/sites/wyd/files/local_rules/localrules-cv_0.pdf"],["Local counsel","Unless otherwise ordered by this Court, a motion to appear pro hac vice shall be granted only if the applicant associates with local counsel who shall participate in the preparation and trial of the case to the extent required by the Court.","https://www.wyd.uscourts.gov/sites/wyd/files/local_rules/localrules-cv_0.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee","The fee for this admission is One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) per attorney, per case.","https://www.wyd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Swearing-in","In lieu of the on-line admittance, a formal, in-court attorney swearing-in ceremony can be requested.","https://www.wyd.uscourts.gov/sites/wyd/files/New%20Attorney%20Admission%20Instructions.pdf"],["Admission route","Attorneys who are admitted and licensed to practice before the Supreme Court of Wyoming may be admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the District of Wyoming upon application.","https://www.wyd.uscourts.gov/sites/wyd/files/local_rules/localrules-cv_0.pdf"]],"off":"District of Wyoming","slug":"district-of-wyoming","_state":"Wyoming"},{"id":"N.D. Ala.","arc":"Alabama Northern District Court","circuit":"11","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Admitted to Alabama Supreme Court AND reside in Alabama or regularly practice there","ga_rule":"LR 83.1 (PHV at 83.1(b) per court PDF title)","ga_sponsor":"Order of a judge on oral or written motion by a member of the bar or on court's own motion","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"Certificate of good standing from Clerk of the US District Court in Alabama for applicant's district required for admission under certificate route","ga_oath":"Prescribed oath administered before any judge (or other designee) of the court","ga_fee":"$250.00 initial admission; $85.00 readmission required every five years","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Any attorney not a member of the bar but admitted to practice before the US District Court for the district where person resides/regularly practices, or before the highest court in the state where person resides/regularly practices","phv_rule":"LR 83.1(b)","phv_lc":"Yes - must designate local member of the bar of this court (LR 83.1)","phv_res":"Non-resident attorney may not appear until PHV admission approved by a judge","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$100 (eff. 4/1/2024; readmission $85)","phv_ecf":"","renewal":"Readmission required every five years, $85.00","cle":"","bk_rule":"NOT CHECKED","bk_dep":"NOT FOUND | other: Local Rules PDF (updated March 1, 2023); Administrative Orders (updated March 14, 2026); CM/ECF practice pointers available  (low confidence)","pending":"None found as of Oct. 5, 2026. Local rules as of Dec. 4, 2019.","eff":"April 1, 2024","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.alnd.uscourts.gov/local-rules","admission_url":"https://www.alnd.uscourts.gov/forms/attorney-admission-application-revised-09222025","phv_url":"https://www.alnd.uscourts.gov/forms/phv-admission-requirements","fee_url":"https://www.alnd.uscourts.gov/fee-schedules"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-05","vnote":"","fee_pay":"","cogs_age":"","swear":"oath administered before any judge (or other designee) of this court","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","Any attorney who is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Alabama and who resides in Alabama or regularly engages in the practice of law in Alabama may be admitted to the bar of this court","https://www.alnd.uscourts.gov/sites/alnd/files/forms/ALND%20Local%20Rules.pdf"],["Reciprocity routes","the filing of a certificate of good standing from the Clerk of the United States District Court located within the State of Alabama for the district in which the applicant resides or regularly practices law.","https://www.alnd.uscourts.gov/sites/alnd/files/forms/ALND%20Local%20Rules.pdf"],["Sponsor","(A) the order of a judge of this court (on oral or written motion by a member of the bar of this court or on the court's own motion), and the administering of the prescribed oath before any judge (or other designee) of this court;","https://www.alnd.uscourts.gov/sites/alnd/files/forms/ALND%20Local%20Rules.pdf"],["Oath","and the administering of the prescribed oath before any judge (or other designee) of this court;","https://www.alnd.uscourts.gov/sites/alnd/files/forms/ALND%20Local%20Rules.pdf"],["Admission fee","a. Initial Admission $250.00 i. This fee includes the Judiciary filing fee ($179.00), Treasury fees ($20.00), and a local Attorney Admission Fund fee ($51.00). b. Special Admission – Pro Hac Vice $100.00 c. Readmission (required every five years) $85.00","https://www.alnd.uscourts.gov/sites/alnd/files/Schedule%20of%20Fees%20-%2024-04%20%28FINAL%2001APR24%29.pdf"],["Pro hac vice available","may, upon request and payment of the prescribed fee (unless payment is waived by special order of the court), be allowed to appear in a case pro hac vice by an order of any district judge, magistrate judge, or bankruptcy judge of this court.","https://www.alnd.uscourts.gov/sites/alnd/files/forms/ALND%20Local%20Rules.pdf"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","Any attorney who is not a member of the bar of this court but who is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the district in which (or before the highest court in the state in which) such person resides or regularly practices law,","https://www.alnd.uscourts.gov/sites/alnd/files/forms/ALND%20Local%20Rules.pdf"],["Pro hac vice rule","(b) Appearance Pro Hac Vice. (1) Eligibility and Procedure.","https://www.alnd.uscourts.gov/sites/alnd/files/forms/ALND%20Local%20Rules.pdf"],["Local counsel","An attorney applying to appear pro hac vice must also designate a local member of the bar of this court who will also represent the applicant attorney’s client(s) and with whom the opposing counsel and the court may readily communicate","https://www.alnd.uscourts.gov/sites/alnd/files/forms/ALND%20Local%20Rules.pdf"],["Residency limits","A non-resident attorney will not be permitted to appear until the applicant’s admission pro hac vice has been approved by a judge of this court.","https://www.alnd.uscourts.gov/sites/alnd/files/forms/ALND%20Local%20Rules.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee","b. Special Admission – Pro Hac Vice $100.00","https://www.alnd.uscourts.gov/sites/alnd/files/Schedule%20of%20Fees%20-%2024-04%20%28FINAL%2001APR24%29.pdf"],["Renewal","c. Readmission (required every five years) $85.00","https://www.alnd.uscourts.gov/sites/alnd/files/Schedule%20of%20Fees%20-%2024-04%20%28FINAL%2001APR24%29.pdf"],["Rules effective","SCHEDULE OF FEES Effective Date: April 1, 2024","https://www.alnd.uscourts.gov/sites/alnd/files/Schedule%20of%20Fees%20-%2024-04%20%28FINAL%2001APR24%29.pdf"],["Swearing-in","and the administering of the prescribed oath before any judge (or other designee) of this court","https://www.alnd.uscourts.gov/sites/alnd/files/forms/ALND%20Local%20Rules.pdf"],["Admission route","Others must be admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Alabama and residents of, or regularly engaged in the practice of law in, this state.","https://www.alnd.uscourts.gov/sites/alnd/files/forms/Attorney%20Admission%20Application%209_22_2025_0.pdf"]],"off":"Northern District of Alabama","slug":"northern-district-of-alabama","_state":"Alabama"},{"id":"M.D. Ala.","arc":"Alabama Middle District Court","circuit":"11","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Alabama; application and fee, then either a district judge order and oath or a certificate of good standing from the clerk of the U.S. district court where the applicant resides or practices","ga_rule":"LR 83.1(a)(1)","ga_sponsor":"None mentioned","ga_exam":"None mentioned","ga_cogs":"Original certificate of good standing from another USDC excuses swearing-in","ga_oath":"In-person swearing-in before district judge, unless excused by USDC good standing certificate","ga_fee":"$261.00","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Certificate of good standing from another USDC","phv_rule":"LR 83.1","phv_lc":"","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$100.00 per attorney per action","phv_ecf":"","renewal":"Every 5 years, $85.00","cle":"None mentioned","bk_rule":"Separate; contact bankruptcy court (334) 954-3800, almb.uscourts.gov","bk_dep":"NOT FOUND | admission: procedures for attorneys page available with comprehensive guidance documents; other: procedures guides organized by practice area (general bankruptcy, adversary proceedings, special counsel); guides updated regularly; ECF procedures and document formatting guidance available  (low confidence)","pending":"None found as of Oct. 5, 2026. Last change was fees, effective Apr. 1, 2024 (renewal $50 to $85; pro hac vice $75 to $100). The local rules PDF (Dec. 1, 2010) is the only one the court lists.","eff":"December 1, 2023","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.almd.uscourts.gov/about/rules-orders-procedures","admission_url":"https://www.almd.uscourts.gov/attorneys/attorney-admission","fee_url":"https://www.almd.uscourts.gov/clerks-services/fees"},"conf":"H","ver":"yes (eligibility)","checked":"2026-10-05","vnote":"VERIFIED 2026-10-05 VERBATIM (LR 83.1(a)(1), Local Rules PDF posted on the court site, which lists it as effective Dec. 1, 2010): \"Any attorney who is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Alabama may be admitted to the Bar of this Court upon the submission of an application, payment of the prescribed admission fee, and\" A certificate of good standing from another district court only substitutes for the oath and order; it does not replace Alabama admission. Source: https://www.almd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/forms/ALMD%20Local%20Rules.pdf","fee_pay":"Bring application form and fee payment to swearing-in; cash (exact change only) or business, cashier’s, or personal check","cogs_age":"","swear":"in person appearance before a district judge for swearing-in","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"per attorney, per action","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Reciprocity routes","If you are generally admitted to the bar of another United States District Court (not a state supreme court), you may file an original copy of a certificate of good standing along with your application to appear in our court.","https://www.almd.uscourts.gov/attorneys/attorney-admission"],["Admission rule","Pursuant to Local Rule 83.1 of the Alabama Middle District, the following persons may practice in our court:","https://www.almd.uscourts.gov/attorneys/attorney-admission"],["Oath","To be admitted, an attorney must fill out the required forms, and schedule an appearance before a district judge in our court.","https://www.almd.uscourts.gov/attorneys/attorney-admission"],["Admission fee","The application fee to be generally admitted before this bar is $261.00.","https://www.almd.uscourts.gov/attorneys/attorney-admission"],["Pro hac vice available","To be admitted pro hac vice an attorney must file an appropriate motion, accompanied by a certificate of good standing from another USDC and the $100.00 filing fee -- per action -- in our court.","https://www.almd.uscourts.gov/attorneys/attorney-admission"],["Pro hac vice fee","Pro hac vice Admission (per attorney, per action, rev. 04/24) $100.00","https://www.almd.uscourts.gov/clerks-services/fees"],["Renewal","The application to continue/renew your membership in good standing is due every five years with an accompanying $85.00 fee.","https://www.almd.uscourts.gov/attorneys/attorney-admission"],["Rules effective","Filing Fees | Effective December 1, 2023","https://www.almd.uscourts.gov/clerks-services/fees"],["Fee payment","When you arrive for your swearing-in, please bring your application form and fee payment. You can pay using cash (exact change only) or business, cashier’s, or personal check.","https://www.almd.uscourts.gov/attorneys/attorney-admission"],["Who qualifies","Any attorney who is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Alabama may be admitted to the Bar of this Court upon the submission of an application, payment of the prescribed admission fee, and","https://www.almd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/forms/ALMD%20Local%20Rules.pdf"],["Oath or certificate route","the filing of a certificate of good standing from the Clerk of the United States District Court located within the district in which the applicant resides or regularly practices law.","https://www.almd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/forms/ALMD%20Local%20Rules.pdf"]],"off":"Middle District of Alabama","slug":"middle-district-of-alabama","_state":"Alabama"},{"id":"S.D. Ala.","arc":"Alabama Southern District Court","circuit":"11","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Member of Alabama Bar","ga_rule":"S.D. Ala. GenLR 83.3","ga_sponsor":"Movant who is a member of this court's bar must be named; both applicant and movant appear before a judge","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"Federal district court members: COGS within 30 days from federal court of residence district","ga_oath":"In-person swearing before judge; federal district court members need not take second oath","ga_fee":"$250 (online by credit card)","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Any attorney in good standing from any state/federal court","phv_rule":"S.D. Ala. GenLR 83.3(d)","phv_lc":"Court discretion - may require non-resident attorney to obtain local counsel (Civil L.R. 83.3(e)); no automatic requirement found","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"Original COGS within 30 days from Clerk of a USDC","phv_fee":"$100","phv_ecf":"","renewal":"Attorney Readmission Fee required every five years $85.00","cle":"","bk_rule":"Admission to district court bar automatically admits to bankruptcy court","bk_dep":"PHV: nonresident, not active Alabama State Bar member; any US court or state highest court bar; COGS within 30 days; $75 fee; PHV motion/application e-filed in case; PACER account type Pro Hac Vice; ECF mandatory | admission: District Court admission constitutes bankruptcy court admission; phv: eligibility: member in good standing of bar of any U.S. Court or highest court of any State, not active Alabama bar member; certificate of good standing required (dated within 30 days); electronic filing through CM/ECF mandatory; PACER registration selecting Pro Hac Vice account type; phv_fee: $75.00 upon filing motion; other: electronic filing mandatory through CM/ECF; certificates of good standing may be from U.S. District Court Clerk, highest court of State or D.C., or highest court where residing/practicing  (low confidence)","pending":"","eff":"December 1, 2023; April 1, 2024","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.alsd.uscourts.gov/court-info/local-rules-and-orders","admission_url":"https://www.alsd.uscourts.gov/instructions-attorney-admission","phv_url":"https://www.alsd.uscourts.gov/instructions-attorney-admission","fee_url":"https://www.alsd.uscourts.gov/miscellaneous-fee-payments"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"","fee_pay":"paid online during the admission process by credit card","cogs_age":"within the last 30 days","swear":"in person before a judge","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","Attorneys residing outside the State of Alabama may be generally admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Southern District of Alabama only if they are members in good standing of the Alabama Bar, otherwise they may only be admitted pro hac vice .","https://www.alsd.uscourts.gov/instructions-attorney-admission"],["Reciprocity routes","Attorneys who are members of the Alabama Bar and who have been admitted to the federal district court for the District in which they reside or regularly practice law do not have to appear before the court and take a second oath.","https://www.alsd.uscourts.gov/instructions-attorney-admission"],["Admission rule","GENERAL ADMISSION: See S.D. Ala. GenLR 83.3 Application.","https://www.alsd.uscourts.gov/instructions-attorney-admission"],["Sponsor","A movant who is a member of the Bar of this court must be named at the time of application.","https://www.alsd.uscourts.gov/instructions-attorney-admission"],["Good standing certificate","A Certificate of Good Standing issued within the last 30 days from the federal court for the District in which you reside or regularly practice law is required during the online application process.","https://www.alsd.uscourts.gov/instructions-attorney-admission"],["Oath","Appearances must be made by both the applicant and movant before a judge of this Court for swearing in purposes.","https://www.alsd.uscourts.gov/instructions-attorney-admission"],["Admission fee","The admission fee is $250.00 and is paid online during the admission process by credit card.","https://www.alsd.uscourts.gov/instructions-attorney-admission"],["Pro hac vice available","PRO HAC VICE ADMISSIONS. See S.D. Ala. GenLR 83.3(d) Motion.","https://www.alsd.uscourts.gov/instructions-attorney-admission"],["Pro hac vice rule","PRO HAC VICE ADMISSIONS. See S.D. Ala. GenLR 83.3(d)","https://www.alsd.uscourts.gov/instructions-attorney-admission"],["Local counsel","NOTE: NO MOVANT SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED FOR ATTORNEYS APPLYING FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE .","https://www.alsd.uscourts.gov/instructions-attorney-admission"],["Pro hac vice fee","A $100.00 fee must accompany a request for pro hac vice admission.","https://www.alsd.uscourts.gov/instructions-attorney-admission"],["Renewal","e. Attorney Readmission Fee (required every five years) .............................................. $85.00","https://www.alsd.uscourts.gov/sites/alsd/files/forms/ALSFeeSchedule2020-2023Final.pdf"],["Rules effective","SCHEDULE OF FEES (Effective December 1, 2023; April 1, 2024)","https://www.alsd.uscourts.gov/sites/alsd/files/forms/ALSFeeSchedule2020-2023Final.pdf"],["Fee payment","General Admission Fee. The admission fee is $250.00 and is paid online during the admission process by credit card.","https://www.alsd.uscourts.gov/instructions-attorney-admission"],["Application link","All applications for admission to practice must be submitted at www.pacer.gov .","https://www.alsd.uscourts.gov/instructions-attorney-admission"]],"off":"Southern District of Alabama","slug":"southern-district-of-alabama","_state":"Alabama"},{"id":"M.D. Fla.","arc":"Florida Middle District Court","circuit":"11","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Florida Bar (LR 2.01(b)); special admission for non-residents in another USDC","ga_rule":"Local Rule 2.01","ga_sponsor":"No sponsoring attorney required","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"","ga_oath":"affirmation of the oath required","ga_fee":"$224 initial application fee","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"lawyer who is not an active member of The Florida Bar but is a member in good standing of the bar of a United States district court and has not maintained a regular practice in Florida","phv_rule":"Local Rule 2.01(c)","phv_lc":"No local counsel required - requirement eliminated","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$150 special admission fee","phv_ecf":"","renewal":"must pay to renew; next period June 1, 2025-Aug 31, 2025; $50 late fee if paid Sept 1-30, 2025","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"","pending":"","eff":"November 01, 2025","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/local-rules","admission_url":"https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers","phv_url":"https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/sites/flmd/files/forms/flmd-motion-for-special-admission-2024.docx","fee_url":"https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/fees"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"","fee_pay":"Pay $224 after receiving welcome email via Document Filing System using Bar Admission hyperlink from Utilities menu; cannot pay in advance","cogs_age":"","swear":"by affirmation of the oath","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"Requires separate request to Bankruptcy Court; district membership alone insufficient for electronic filing","q":[["Who qualifies","Membership in the Middle District bar requires: (A) active membership in good standing in The Florida Bar;","https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/local-rules/rule-201-practice-middle-district"],["Admission rule","Local Rule 2.01 governs membership in the court's bar.","https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers"],["Sponsor","Sponsoring Attorney is not required. This may remain blank.","https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/sites/flmd/files/documents/flmd-attorney-admissions-and-e-file-registration.pdf"],["Admission fee","Fee to obtain lawyer admission to practice (original application) $224","https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/fees"],["Pro hac vice available","A lawyer can move for special admission in a case in the Middle District if the lawyer:","https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/local-rules/rule-201-practice-middle-district"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","(1) is not an active member in good standing of The Florida Bar, (2) is a member in good standing of the bar of a United States district court,","https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/local-rules/rule-201-practice-middle-district"],["Pro hac vice rule","For other requirements for special admission, see Local Rule 2.01(c).","https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/faqs/lawyers"],["Local counsel","elimination of requirement for local counsel (Rule 2.01 (c));","https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/sites/flmd/files/documents/flmd-8-20-mc-100-t-23-order-delaying-effective-date-of-new-local-rules-until-february-1-2021.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee","Step Two: Pay $150.00 Special Admission Fee","https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers"],["Renewal","Fee to obtain lawyer admission to practice (renewal) $50 every five years","https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/fees"],["Rules effective","flmd-amended-local-rules-effective-november-01-2025.pdf","https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/sites/flmd/files/flmd-amended-local-rules-effective-november-01-2025.pdf"],["Fee payment","You will not be able to pay in advance of receiving this e-mail. Click here to pay the $224 Attorney Admissions fee. Once logged in, select the Bar Admission hyperlink from the Utilities menu.","https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers"],["Application link","1. Go to the PACER website at www.pacer.uscourts.gov. Hover over Manage Your Account and select Manage My Account Login to login.","https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/sites/flmd/files/documents/flmd-attorney-admissions-and-e-file-registration.pdf"],["Bankruptcy court admission","Please note: If you need to file electronically in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida, you must submit that request separately.","https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers"]],"off":"Middle District of Florida","slug":"middle-district-of-florida","_state":"Florida"},{"id":"N.D. Fla.","arc":"Florida Northern District Court","circuit":"11","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Florida Bar only (LR 11.1(A))","ga_rule":"Loc. R. 11.1(A)","ga_sponsor":"Application must be under oath submitted to the Clerk in the form the Clerk directs","ga_exam":"District may by administrative order require tutorial on local rules before admission","ga_cogs":"Proof of membership in The Florida Bar in the form the Clerk directs","ga_oath":"Application must be under oath","ga_fee":"$219.00","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Members in good standing of the bar of a jurisdiction where the attorney resides or regularly practices law","phv_rule":"Rule 11.1(C)","phv_lc":"Local counsel is not required","phv_res":"Pro Hac Vice Admission - for Non-Florida Bar Members","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$219.00 per case, per attorney","phv_ecf":"","renewal":"The Northern District of Florida does not have renewal fees.","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"","pending":"","eff":"November 24, 2015","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.flnd.uscourts.gov/local-rules-1","admission_url":"https://www.flnd.uscourts.gov/attorney-information#admission","phv_url":"https://www.flnd.uscourts.gov/sites/flnd/files/Pro%20Hac%20Vice%20Registration%20Instructions.pdf","fee_url":"https://www.flnd.uscourts.gov/fee-schedule"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-05","vnote":"","fee_pay":"Fees may be paid by certified check, money order or credit card; check or money order payable to \"Clerk of Court-FLND\"","cogs_age":"","swear":"","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"per case, per attorney","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","An attorney is qualified for admission to the District’s bar only if the attorney is a member in good standing of The Florida Bar.","https://www.flnd.uscourts.gov/sites/flnd/files/local_rules/local_rules_0.pdf"],["Sponsor","An application for admission to the District’s bar must be under oath and must be submitted to the Clerk in the form the Clerk directs.","https://www.flnd.uscourts.gov/sites/flnd/files/local_rules/local_rules_0.pdf"],["Exam or course","Complete the online Attorney Admission Tutorial","https://www.flnd.uscourts.gov/attorney-information#admission"],["Good standing certificate","The applicant must submit proof of membership in The Florida Bar in the form the Clerk directs.","https://www.flnd.uscourts.gov/sites/flnd/files/local_rules/local_rules_0.pdf"],["Oath","An application for admission to the District’s bar must be under oath","https://www.flnd.uscourts.gov/sites/flnd/files/local_rules/local_rules_0.pdf"],["Pro hac vice available","An attorney who is a member in good standing of the bar of a jurisdiction where the attorney resides or regularly practices law may file a motion in a case for leave to appear pro hac vice.","https://www.flnd.uscourts.gov/sites/flnd/files/local_rules/local_rules_0.pdf"],["Residency limits","Pro Hac Vice Admission - for Non-Florida Bar Members","https://www.flnd.uscourts.gov/attorney-information#admission"],["Pro hac vice fee","Pro Hac Vice Admission (per case, per attorney) $219.00","https://www.flnd.uscourts.gov/fee-schedule"],["Renewal","The Northern District of Florida does not have renewal fees.","https://www.flnd.uscourts.gov/attorney-information#admission"],["Rules effective","govern all proceedings in the Northern District of Florida effective November 24, 2015.","https://www.flnd.uscourts.gov/sites/flnd/files/local_rules/local_rules_0.pdf"],["Fee payment","by certified check, money order or credit card. All major credit cards are accepted. Personal checks will be accepted from attorneys admitted to practice in the Northern District of Florida. Please make your check or money order payable to the \"Clerk of Court-FLND\" . Filing Fees Civil Case $405.00","https://www.flnd.uscourts.gov/fee-schedule"]],"off":"Northern District of Florida","slug":"northern-district-of-florida","_state":"Florida"},{"id":"S.D. Fla.","arc":"Florida Southern District Court","circuit":"11","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Florida Bar (Special Rule 1)","ga_rule":"RULE 2. PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING FOR ADMISSION AND PROOF OF QUALIFICATIONS","ga_sponsor":"","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"","ga_oath":"Clerk shall require each qualified practitioner to sign the oath of admission","ga_fee":"$224.00 (of which $25.00 goes to the Federal Bench and Bar Fund)","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Member in good standing of the bar of any United States Court or of the highest Court of any State or Territory or Insular Possession of the United States but not admitted in the Southern District of Florida","phv_rule":"Rule 4(b)","phv_lc":"Pro hac vice motion must be filed and served by co-counsel admitted to practice in this District","phv_res":"Attorneys residing within this District and practicing before this Court are expected to be members of the bar of this Court.","phv_caps":"No more than three pro hac vice motions in different cases in this District within the last 365 days; more than three presumed general practice","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$250 per attorney per case","phv_ecf":"","renewal":"Attorney renewal fee of $25 suspended; Clerk shall cease collecting further renewal fees","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"","pending":"Proposed (AO 2026-78, effective Dec. 1, 2026): Special Rules 3 and 4(b)(2). Adds an exception for pro hac vice and government-attorney appearances; no change to eligibility, local counsel, the three-motion limit, or fees.","eff":"December 1, 2025","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/local-rules-and-procedures","admission_url":"https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/admission-practice","phv_url":"https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice-appearance","fee_url":"https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/court-fees"},"conf":"M","ver":"partial (proposed text only)","checked":"2026-10-05","vnote":"PARTIAL 2026-10-02 VERBATIM from AO 2026-78 PROPOSED amendments (Special Rule 4(b)(1), effective Dec. 1, 2026 if adopted): PHV motion \"filed and served by co-counsel admitted to practice in this District\"; certification must state the applicant \"has not filed more than three pro hac vice motions in different cases in this District within the last 365 days\"; PHV does not authorize CM/ECF filing. Court fee page lists PHV $250 per attorney per case (Special Rule 4(B)). Hearing outcome (Oct. 8, 2026) still to check. Source: flsd.uscourts.gov/sites/flsd/files/adminorders/2026-78.pdf; flsd.uscourts.gov/court-fees","fee_pay":"by credit card or by check for the $224.00 admission fee","cogs_age":"","swear":"by electronically signing an Oath of Attorney","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"(per Attorney, per Case)","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","An attorney is eligible for admission to the bar of this District if the attorney is currently a member in good standing of The Florida Bar.","https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/sites/flsd/files/25-09-22%202025%20Local%20Rules%20effective%20120125%20-%20FINAL.pdf"],["Admission rule","Pursuant to Rule 1 of the Southern District of Florida Rules Governing the Admission, Practice, Peer Review, and Discipline of Attorneys,","https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/admission-practice"],["Oath","Upon receipt of the application fee, the Clerk of the Court shall require each qualified practitioner to sign the oath of admission","https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/sites/flsd/files/25-09-22%202025%20Local%20Rules%20effective%20120125%20-%20FINAL.pdf"],["Admission fee","you will be prompted to pay the $224.00 admission fee.","https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/admission-practice"],["Pro hac vice available","Only members of this Court’s bar may appear as attorneys before the Court, except when the Court permits an appearance pro hac vice.","https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/sites/flsd/files/25-09-22%202025%20Local%20Rules%20effective%20120125%20-%20FINAL.pdf"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","An attorney who is a member in good standing of the bar of any United States Court or of the highest Court of any State or Territory or Insular Possession of the United States but is not admitted to practice in the Southern District of Florida may","https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/sites/flsd/files/25-09-22%202025%20Local%20Rules%20effective%20120125%20-%20FINAL.pdf"],["Pro hac vice rule","Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Pursuant to S.D.F.L. Rule 4(B) of the Special Rule Governing the Admission and Practice of Attorneys)","https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/court-fees"],["Local counsel","upon submission of a pro hac vice motion filed and served by co-counsel admitted to practice in this District","https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice-appearance"],["Residency limits","Attorneys residing within this District and practicing before this Court are expected to be members of the bar of this Court.","https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/sites/flsd/files/25-09-22%202025%20Local%20Rules%20effective%20120125%20-%20FINAL.pdf"],["Appearance limits","has not filed more than three pro hac vice motions in different cases in this District within the last 365 days","https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/sites/flsd/files/25-09-22%202025%20Local%20Rules%20effective%20120125%20-%20FINAL.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee","Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Pursuant to S.D.F.L. Rule 4(B) of the Special Rule Governing the Admission and Practice of Attorneys) $250.00 (per Attorney, per Case)","https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/court-fees"],["Renewal","the attorney renewal fee of $25, established by Administrative Order 2012-4 is suspended","https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/renewal-fee"],["Pending changes","Effective December 1, 1994. Amended effective Jan. 1, 1996; April 15, 2007; December 1, 2011; December 1, 2015; December 1, 2017; December 1, 2026.","https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/sites/flsd/files/adminorders/2026-78.pdf"],["Fee payment","you will be prompted to pay the $224.00 admission fee. If payment is made by credit card, you can begin the online application process immediately. If payment is made by check, you will receive a payment confirmation email once your payment has been processed.","https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/admission-practice"],["Swearing-in","Upon completion of the online application, you will be prompted to electronically sign an Oath of Attorney.","https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/admission-practice"],["Application link","Each applicant for admission shall submit a verified petition via an on-line form available on the Court’s website (www.flsd.uscourts.gov) and shall also pay the application fee in the amount set by the Court.","https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/sites/flsd/files/25-09-22%202025%20Local%20Rules%20effective%20120125%20-%20FINAL.pdf"]],"off":"Southern District of Florida","slug":"southern-district-of-florida","_state":"Florida"},{"id":"M.D. Ga.","arc":"Georgia Middle District Court","circuit":"11","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Member of State Bar of Georgia","ga_rule":"LR 83.1.1","ga_sponsor":"Not required (leave sponsor section blank)","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"Not required for regular admission","ga_oath":"Petitioner must take Oath of Admission","ga_fee":"$224","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Not a State Bar of Georgia member and no Georgia office","phv_rule":"","phv_lc":"Required in civil cases (must associate local counsel)","phv_res":"Must not maintain an office in Georgia and not be member of State Bar of Georgia","phv_caps":"Separate petition per case","phv_cert":"COGS from a US district court, issued within 30 days of petition","phv_fee":"$100 per case","phv_ecf":"Upload petition and COGS via CM/ECF in the case","renewal":"","cle":"","bk_rule":"Bankr. page did not state; LBR 2029-1 (admissions/PHV) was proposed Feb. 2020; Local Rules Apr. 2026 PDF","bk_dep":"NOT FOUND | other: Local Rules and Clerk's Instructions available; multiple office locations  (low confidence)","pending":"","eff":"","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.gamd.uscourts.gov/local-rules","admission_url":"https://www.gamd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions","phv_url":"https://www.gamd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions","fee_url":"https://www.gamd.uscourts.gov/fee-schedules"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-05","vnote":"","fee_pay":"pay the $224 fee for admission by credit card via emailed link","cogs_age":"","swear":"No admission ceremonies; entire process handled electronically with signed oath, certificate mailed","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"per case","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"Attorneys requesting admission to practice only in bankruptcy cases must submit a Petition for Admission to the District Court with separate Bankruptcy Court ECF registration","q":[["Who qualifies","If you are a member of the State Bar of Georgia, you may be admitted to this district by completing a Petition for Admission to Plead and Practice.","https://www.gamd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Sponsor","When completing the attorney admissions information, leave the sponsoring attorney section blank. This court does not require sponsoring attorneys.","https://www.gamd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Good standing certificate","A Certificate of Good Standing is not required for regular admissions.","https://www.gamd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Oath","Wherefore, the petitioner, after taking the below Oath of Admission, prays that he/she is admitted as an Attorney Solicitor and Proctor to plead and practice in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia.","https://www.gamd.uscourts.gov/sites/gamd/files/forms/AtyAdmissionForm.pdf"],["Pro hac vice available","Complete a Petition for Admission to Plead and Practice Pro Hac Vice.","https://www.gamd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","If you are not a member of the State Bar of Georgia and do not maintain an office in Georgia, you must obtain a Certificate of Good Standing from a US District Court where you are admitted to practice. (The Certificate must be issued within 30 days of petition for admission.)","https://www.gamd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Local counsel","In civil cases, out of state attorneys practicing pro hac vice in the District Court must associate local counsel.","https://www.gamd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Residency limits","If you are not a member of the State Bar of Georgia and do not maintain an office in Georgia, you must obtain a Certificate of Good Standing from a US District Court where you are admitted to practice.","https://www.gamd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Pro hac vice fee","The fee for admission is $100.00 per case.","https://www.gamd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Fee payment","Once the Court processes your Attorney Admissions and E-file registration request, the final step is to pay the $224 fee for admission. You will receive an email from the Court containing a link which will allow you to pay the fees by credit card.","https://www.gamd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Swearing-in","Please note this court does not hold admission ceremonies. The entire admissions process is handled by electronically through PACER and an admission certificate will be mailed to you.","https://www.gamd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Bankruptcy court admission","Attorneys requesting admission to practice only in bankruptcy cases must submit a Petition for Admission to the District Court.","https://www.gamd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"]],"off":"Middle District of Georgia","slug":"middle-district-of-georgia","_state":"Georgia"},{"id":"N.D. Ga.","arc":"Georgia Northern District Court","circuit":"11","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Active member in good standing of State Bar of Georgia (LR 83.1)","ga_rule":"Local Rule 83.1","ga_sponsor":"","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"","ga_oath":"","ga_fee":"$199 within 30 days of approval, via PACER/Pay.gov","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Member in good standing of any US court or highest state court; not Georgia bar member or resides outside district","phv_rule":"Local Rule 83.1(B)","phv_lc":"Active member of State Bar of Georgia and N.D. Ga. bar with office in district; files application, signs all pleadings, Rule 11 exposure","phv_res":"Georgia bar members residing in district cannot use PHV","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"Under penalty of perjury: addresses, courts of admission with dates, good standing, nonresidence or no Georgia bar membership","phv_fee":"$100 (pay.gov credit/debit/ACH)","phv_ecf":"Request ECF access through PACER after approval unless previously granted","renewal":"","cle":"","bk_rule":"Admission under LR 83.1A automatically admits to bankruptcy court","bk_dep":"PHV: nonresident not Georgia bar member, bar of any US court or state highest court; local counsel Georgia bar and bankr bar member; $100 per application; separate application per case/adversary; full ECF after order; new instructions effective Apr. 1, 2026. Also PHV not available to US government attorneys in district | admission: eligibility: member in good standing of bar of any United States Court or highest court of any State; phv: local counsel required (must be active member in good standing of State Bar of Georgia and member of Bar of this Court); eligibility: member in good standing of bar of any U.S. Court or highest court of any State; register for CM/ECF through PACER; file electronically via CM/ECF with proposed order; separate application per case/adversary proceeding; phv_fee: $100 filing fee; other: CM/ECF registration required; as of April 1, 2026, application procedures changed; contact clerk for current guidance  (low confidence)","pending":"","eff":"","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.gand.uscourts.gov/court-info/local-rules-and-orders/local-rules","admission_url":"https://www.gand.uscourts.gov/admission-ndga-bar","phv_url":"https://www.gand.uscourts.gov/admission-pro-hac-vice","notice_url":"https://www.gand.uscourts.gov/public-notice","fee_url":"https://www.gand.uscourts.gov/fees-and-payments"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-02","vnote":"","fee_pay":"payment of the $199.00 admission fee through PACER and Pay.gov","cogs_age":"","swear":"","apply_url":"https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov","phv_scope":"","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","Regular Admission . Any attorney who is an active member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia is eligible for regular admission to the Northern District of Georgia pursuant to Local Rule 83.1 by following the process below.","https://www.gand.uscourts.gov/admission-ndga-bar"],["Admission rule","pursuant to Local Rule 83.1 by following the process below.","https://www.gand.uscourts.gov/admission-ndga-bar"],["Admission fee","If your request is approved, you will receive an e-mail requesting payment of the $199.00 admission fee through PACER and Pay.gov.","https://www.gand.uscourts.gov/admission-ndga-bar"],["Pro hac vice available","Local Rule 83.1(B), below, sets forth the requirements for admission pro hac vice :","https://www.gand.uscourts.gov/admission-pro-hac-vice"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","(1) is not an active member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia but is a member in good standing of the bar of any United States court or of the highest court of any State or (2) is an active member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia but does not reside in this district.","https://www.gand.uscourts.gov/admission-pro-hac-vice"],["Pro hac vice rule","83.1(B) Permission to Appear Pro Hac Vice .","https://www.gand.uscourts.gov/admission-pro-hac-vice"],["Local counsel","Designated Local Counsel: Must be an active member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia and the Bar of the Northern District of Georgia and maintain an office in the Northern District of Georgia.","https://www.gand.uscourts.gov/admission-pro-hac-vice"],["Residency limits","that the applicant either does not reside in the district or is not a member of the State Bar of Georgia.","https://www.gand.uscourts.gov/admission-pro-hac-vice"],["Pro hac vice fee","Admission Fee: $100.00, payable by credit card, debit card, or ACH online through pay.gov.","https://www.gand.uscourts.gov/admission-pro-hac-vice"],["Application link","obtain an upgraded, individual PACER account at https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov.","https://www.gand.uscourts.gov/admission-ndga-bar"]],"off":"Northern District of Georgia","slug":"northern-district-of-georgia","_state":"Georgia"},{"id":"S.D. Ga.","arc":"Georgia Southern District Court","circuit":"11","cat":"No Reciprocity","prov":false,"ga_elig":"Active member in good standing of Georgia State Bar","ga_rule":"LR 83.2 (eligibility); LR 83.3 (procedure)","ga_sponsor":"Two sponsors, members of Georgia bar and S.D. Ga. bar","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"","ga_oath":"Sworn in by judicial officer at in-person ceremony (Savannah, Brunswick, Augusta); one week advance notice; sign roll book","ga_fee":"$274.00","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"Good standing with bar of another federal district court (LR 83.4)","phv_rule":"SDGA Local Rule 83.4","phv_lc":"Designate by writing filed in case a willing member of court's bar for service","phv_res":"Georgia bar members residing or with principal place of business in district cannot appear PHV","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"Certificate of good standing filed with Clerk","phv_fee":"$200.00","phv_ecf":"Register through PACER Manage My Account, E-File Registration","renewal":"","cle":"","bk_rule":"District bar admission automatically admits to bankruptcy court; petition signed by two bar members; oath; enrollment fee","bk_dep":"PHV: federal district court good standing; designate local bar member; $200 to Clerk (pay.gov); application with proposed order, notice of appearance, COGS, list of all cases in this court where petitioner appeared | phv: Attorney Pro Hac Vice Procedures page available; other: Attorney Information section on website; Attorney Admission Procedures page available  (low confidence)","pending":"","eff":"","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.gasd.uscourts.gov/court-info/local-rules-and-orders","admission_url":"https://www.gasd.uscourts.gov/Attorney-Admission-Procedures","phv_url":"https://www.gasd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice","fee_url":"https://www.gasd.uscourts.gov/court-fees"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-05","vnote":"","fee_pay":"","cogs_age":"","swear":"","apply_url":"","phv_scope":"","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Pro hac vice available","Petitions for admission pro hac vice may be filed conventionally (in paper form delivered to one of our staffed courthouses) by the applicant, or electronically by the petitioner’s designated local counsel.","https://www.gasd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice"],["Pro hac vice: who qualifies","Any attorney not subject to LR 83.4(a), but who is in good standing with the bar of another federal district court, may be permitted to appear and participate in a particular case before this Court, whether civil or criminal, with the prior approval of this Court","https://www.gasd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice"],["Pro hac vice rule","Pro Hac Vice Admission: see SDGA Local Rule 83.4","https://www.gasd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice"],["Local counsel","pro hac vice counsel must designate, by a writing filed in the case in which appearance is sought, some willing member of this Court's bar upon whom motions and papers may be served","https://www.gasd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice"],["Residency limits","Georgia bar members who reside in this district or maintain their principal place of business in this district shall not appear before this Court via pro hac vice admission, but instead must join this Court's bar, even to represent someone in one (or an occasional) case.","https://www.gasd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice"],["Admission fee","$274.00 Attorney Admission","https://www.gasd.uscourts.gov/sites/gasd/files/Court_Fees_District_Court_10-1-2024_Update.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee","$200.00 Pro Hac Vice","https://www.gasd.uscourts.gov/sites/gasd/files/Court_Fees_District_Court_10-1-2024_Update.pdf"]],"off":"Southern District of Georgia","slug":"southern-district-of-georgia","_state":"Georgia"},{"id":"D.D.C.","arc":"District of Columbia District Court","circuit":"DC","cat":"Principal Law Office","prov":false,"ga_elig":"D.C. bar or bar of state of principal office; sponsor","ga_rule":"LCvR 83.8(a)","ga_sponsor":"Sponsor must be an active member of the bar who has known applicant for at least one year; Sponsor's Affidavit required","ga_exam":"","ga_cogs":"Certificate of Good Standing from your state bar required","ga_oath":"Admission ceremonies held on the first Wednesday of each month, or following Wednesday if holiday","ga_fee":"$350","phv_avail":"yes","phv_elig":"","phv_rule":"LCvR 83.2(c) or LCrR 44.1(c)","phv_lc":"Must seek a sponsor who is an active member of the bar; sponsor e-files motion for permission to appear pro hac vice","phv_res":"","phv_caps":"","phv_cert":"","phv_fee":"$100 per case","phv_ecf":"","renewal":"No renewal required; attorneys no longer required to renew membership","cle":"","bk_rule":"","bk_dep":"","pending":"","eff":"September 2026","urls":{"rules_url":"https://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/court-info/local-rules-and-orders/local-rules","admission_url":"https://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions","phv_url":"https://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/sites/dcd/files/PHV%20Declaration%20and%20Attorney%20Certification-20230412.pdf","fee_url":"https://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/fee-schedule"},"conf":"M","ver":"no","checked":"2026-10-05","vnote":"","fee_pay":"must pay admission fee online","cogs_age":"","swear":"","apply_url":"https://www.pacer.gov","phv_scope":"in each case in which pro hac vice admission is desired","phv_form":"","bk_adm":"","q":[["Who qualifies","PLEASE NOTE : You must be admitted to the local DC Bar or the bar of the state in which you maintain your principal office to apply for admission to the U.S. District Court for DC.","https://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Sponsor","Complete the Sponsoring Attorney information. The sponsor must be an active member of our bar who has known the applicant for at least one year.","https://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Good standing certificate","Document Upload : Click the Upload button, then +Browse to attach pdfs of the Application for Admission, Sponsor’s Affidavit , and a Certificate of Good Standing from your state bar.","https://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Admission fee","Effective November 1, 2025, the admission fee for the bar of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia increased to $350.","https://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Pro hac vice available","To request permission to appear pro hac vice , you must seek a sponsor who is an active member of our bar.","https://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Pro hac vice rule","Pro Hac Vice attorneys whose motion pursuant to LCvR 83.2(d) has been granted select Pro Hac Vice .","https://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Local counsel","The sponsor should e-file a motion in the case requesting permission for you to appear pro hac vice , and attach to the motion your hand-signed declaration as well as a certificate of good standing pursuant to LCvR 83.2(c) or LCrR 44.1(c).","https://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Pro hac vice fee","A $100 fee will be assessed during filing. Please note that a motion and the payment must be submitted in each case in which pro hac vice admission is desired.","https://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Renewal","As of August 14, 2025, attorneys admitted to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia are no longer required to renew their membership.","https://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Fee payment","(Please note that you must pay your admission fee online.)","https://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Application link","Go to https://www.pacer.gov . Click on Register for an Account then click on Attorney Filers for CM/ECF .","https://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions"],["Who qualifies","Admission to and continuing membership in the Bar of this Court are limited to: (1) attorneys who are active members in good standing in the District of Columbia Bar; or (2) attorneys who are active members in good standing of the Bar of any state in which they maintain their principal law office; or (3) in-house attorneys who are active members in good standing of the Bar of any state and who are authorized to provide legal advice in the state in which they are employed by their organization client.","https://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/sites/dcd/files/local_rules/Local%20Rules%20SEP_2026.pdf"]],"off":"District of Columbia","slug":"district-of-columbia","_state":"District of Columbia"}],"states":[{"id":"Alabama","aom":"yes","aom_req":"Rule III (admission without exam): licensed in another US jurisdiction; JD/LLB from ABA/AALS school; actively practiced 5 of last 6 yrs; good standing, no discipline; MPRE 75+; Alabama permanent resident OR certify intent to conduct primary practice (75% of time) in AL; fee $875. Apr 30, 2026 Supreme Court order amends Rules III/IV eff. Jan 1, 2027 (broader law-school approval criteria incl. five listed AL schools; 5 of last 6 yrs, MPRE 75, residency/intent retained).","aom_note":"","aom_rule":"Rules Governing Admission to the Alabama State Bar, Rule III","ube":"Yes (Rule VI(B).C(6)): total scaled UBE 260+; score valid 25 months from administration; MPRE 75+ taken no earlier than 12 months before UBE administration; fee $575. No state-specific course noted in source.","other":"Rule VIII authorized house counsel (employed exclusively by AL business organization; fee set by Board). Military spouse: none found in the rules page reviewed. Pro bono PHV exempt from fee/local counsel.","phv_rule":"Rules Governing Admission to the Alabama State Bar, Rule VII","phv_lc":"Yes: must associate an Alabama State Bar member in good standing; exception for pro bono counsel (capital/postconviction indigent criminal).","phv_limits":"Non-resident, not regularly employed or engaged in substantial business in AL. Repeated appearances absent special circumstances cause for denial; after 5 appearances within 12 months court must examine for good cause.","phv_fee":"$300 filing fee (non-refundable; none for pro bono); annual certification $100 due by March 1 for attorneys admitted after Oct 1, 2020.","phv_proc":"Application to Alabama State Bar with filing fee, association of local counsel; annual certification. Detail beyond fee/local counsel not extracted.","urls":["https://admissions.alabar.org/rules-01192017","https://admissions.alabar.org/rule-7","https://judicial.alabama.gov/docs/rules/OrderOnRulesIIIAndIV.pdf"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-02","yrs":"five of the six years immediately preceding the date the application is filed, primarily engaged in active practice","recip_states":"","aom_fee":"$875.00","ube_min":"260 or above","ube_win":"valid for no longer than 25 months after date of administration of the UBE","mpre":"75, within 25 months preceding the Academic Bar Examination","foreign":"Foreign-educated applicants with an approved law-degree program outside the US and admission in that jurisdiction may qualify for examination","milspouse":"","q":[["On motion","An applicant who meets the requirements of (a) through (k) of this rule may, without examination, be admitted to the practice of law in Alabama.","https://admissions.alabar.org/rules-01192017"],["On-motion rule","Rule III. Persons Entitled to Admission Without Examination.","https://admissions.alabar.org/rules-01192017"],["Other routes","this rule authorizes attorneys licensed to practice in jurisdictions other than Alabama to be permitted to undertake activities in Alabama while employed exclusively by a business organization without the requirement of taking and passing the Alabama Bar examination.","https://admissions.alabar.org/rules-01192017"],["Pro hac vice rule","Rule VII. Admission of Foreign Attorneys Pro Hac Vice.","https://admissions.alabar.org/rule-7"],["Local counsel","No foreign attorney may appear pro hac vice before any court or administrative agency of this State unless the attorney has associated in that cause an attorney who is a member in good standing of the Alabama State Bar (hereinafter called \"local counsel\").","https://admissions.alabar.org/rule-7"],["phv_limits","where the foreign attorney has entered an appearance pro hac vice in 5 cases within the preceding 12 months, the court or administrative agency shall examine the foreign attorney to establish good cause for according such privilege","https://admissions.alabar.org/rule-7"],["Pro hac vice fee","The copy of the application and the notice of hearing served upon the Alabama State Bar shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable $300 filing fee.","https://admissions.alabar.org/rule-7"],["On-motion fee","(4) $875.00, see Rule III (out-of-state attorneys qualifying for reciprocity).","https://admissions.alabar.org/rules-01192017"],["Years of practice","have been primarily engaged in the active practice of law in one or more states, territories, or the District of Columbia for five of the six years immediately preceding the date upon which the application is filed","https://admissions.alabar.org/rules-01192017"],["UBE minimum score","An applicant who has taken the entire UBE in a single administration in another jurisdiction and earned a total UBE scaled score of 260 or above may transfer his or her UBE score and be excused from taking the","https://admissions.alabar.org/rules-01192017"],["UBE score window","The transferred UBE score will be valid for a period of no longer than twenty-five (25) months after the date of administration of the UBE that resulted in the transferred score.","https://admissions.alabar.org/rules-01192017"],["MPRE","the applicant must achieve a scaled score of least 75, as that score is determined by the testing authority. Successful completion of the MPRE by an applicant for admission by examination at any time within the twenty-five (25) months preceding the Academic Bar Examination will be accepted.","https://admissions.alabar.org/rules-01192017"],["Foreign attorneys","That the applicant has pursued and satisfactorily completed a law-degree program of a university or college that, at the time of the applicant's graduation, was located outside the United States and its territories and was approved in that foreign jurisdiction","https://admissions.alabar.org/rules-01192017"]],"slug":"alabama"},{"id":"Alaska","aom":"yes","aom_req":"Must meet Rule 2 Sec.1(a)-(e) and have active practice in one or more US states/territories/DC for 3 of 5 years preceding application; active practice means >=750 hours/year; no unauthorized practice in Alaska","aom_note":"No reciprocity requirement found.","aom_rule":"Alaska Bar Rule 2, sec. 2 (Rule 5 for general requirements)","ube":"Accepted - minimum scaled score 270 on UBE administered in any state, territory or DC within five years preceding Alaska application","other":"Alaska Legal Services Corporation waivers (Rule 43); Armed Forces Expanded Legal Assistance Program waivers (Rule 43.1); legal intern/supervised practitioner permits (Rule 44); foreign law consultant licensing (Rule 44.1)","phv_rule":"Alaska Bar Rule 81","phv_lc":"","phv_limits":"","phv_fee":"Annual administrative fee per attorney, per case, per year equal to current Alaska Bar member dues; invoiced annually until case closed or attorney withdraws.","phv_proc":"Before court filing, submit to Alaska Bar Association: motion to participate with full case number, certificate of good standing (issued within 60 days) from each jurisdiction of admission (unless inactive), payment; Bar issues receipt and keeps copies; receipt and originals then go to court.","urls":["https://courts.alaska.gov/rules/docs/bar.pdf","https://ruledex.com/alaska/alaska-bar-rules/part-i-admissions/rule-2-eligibility-for-admission/","https://admissions.alaskabar.org/pro-hac-vice"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-05","yrs":"3 of the 5 years immediately preceding application; active practice means at least 750 hours per year","recip_states":"","aom_fee":"$1,545 (includes 3% transaction fee; effective Jan. 15, 2026)","ube_min":"270","ube_win":"within five years preceding the date of the application","mpre":"scaled score of 80 at an examination taken not more than eight years prior to application","foreign":"Yes - foreign law school graduate may receive waiver to practice for Alaska Legal Services Corporation if foreign school meets ABA standards","milspouse":"","q":[["On motion","An applicant who meets the requirements of (a) through (e) of Section 1 of this Rule and has engaged in the active practice of law in one or more states, territories, or the District of Columbia for three of the five years immediately preceding the date of the applicant’s application","https://ruledex.com/alaska/alaska-bar-rules/part-i-admissions/rule-2-eligibility-for-admission/"],["UBE transfer","transfer a UBE scaled score of 270 or above achieved on a UBE administered in any state, territory, or the District of Columbia within five years preceding the date of the application to the Alaska Bar Association;","https://ruledex.com/alaska/alaska-bar-rules/part-i-admissions/rule-5-requirements-for-admission-to-the-practice-of-law/"],["Other routes","Rule 43. Waivers to Practice Law for Alaska Legal Services Corporation.","https://courts.alaska.gov/rules/docs/bar.pdf"],["Pro hac vice rule","Filing in Federal Court - Under Local Rule 83.1","https://admissions.alaskabar.org/pro-hac-vice"],["Pro hac vice fee","The fee to appear in Federal Court is $250, payable to the U.S. District Court.","https://admissions.alaskabar.org/pro-hac-vice"],["Years of practice","has engaged in the active practice of law in one or more states, territories, or the District of Columbia for three of the five years immediately preceding the date of the applicant’s application","https://ruledex.com/alaska/alaska-bar-rules/part-i-admissions/rule-2-eligibility-for-admission/"],["UBE minimum score","transfer a UBE scaled score of 270 or above achieved on a UBE administered in any state, territory, or the District of Columbia within five years preceding the date of the application to the Alaska Bar Association","https://ruledex.com/alaska/alaska-bar-rules/part-i-admissions/rule-5-requirements-for-admission-to-the-practice-of-law/"],["UBE score window","within five years preceding the date of the application to the Alaska Bar Association","https://ruledex.com/alaska/alaska-bar-rules/part-i-admissions/rule-5-requirements-for-admission-to-the-practice-of-law/"],["MPRE","pass the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination by obtaining a scaled score of 80 at an examination taken not more than eight years prior to the applicant’s Alaska application for admission","https://ruledex.com/alaska/alaska-bar-rules/part-i-admissions/rule-5-requirements-for-admission-to-the-practice-of-law/"]],"slug":"alaska"},{"id":"Arizona","aom":"yes","aom_req":"Admitted by bar examination elsewhere and primarily engaged in active practice for 3 of the 5 years preceding application","aom_note":"Requires admission/practice in a reciprocal jurisdiction (SUMMARY; list of reciprocal states not retrieved).","aom_rule":"Ariz. R. Sup. Ct. 34(f)","ube":"Yes (Rule 34(h)): score at or above minimum acceptable score (270 for July 2023-Feb 2027; 273 earlier; July 2027 onward TBD per bar FAQ); earned within 5 yrs before taking oath; ABA JD; MPRE within 5 yrs of application; not failed minimum within 3 attempts anywhere; Arizona law course.","other":"Rule 38(a) in-house counsel (Arizona law course); Rule 38(b) foreign legal consultant; Rule 38(d)(4) clinical law professors; military spouse referenced at Rule 39(c) (details not retrieved).","phv_rule":"Ariz. R. Sup. Ct. 39","phv_lc":"Yes: Arizona sponsoring attorney mandatory, except pro bono and ICWA cases; local counsel files State Bar Notice of Receipt with court.","phv_limits":"No numerical limit stated on State Bar page; Rule 39 text not retrieved.","phv_fee":"$505.00 payable to State Bar of Arizona.","phv_proc":"Original notarized application, original certificate of good standing from each jurisdiction, motion to associate local counsel, proposed order, fee check to State Bar; State Bar issues Notice of Receipt (about up to 3 weeks); local counsel files with court; judge grants/denies.","urls":["https://www.azbaradmissions.org/rulesofadmission_2017","https://www.azbaradmissions.org/faq.action","https://www.azbar.org/licensing-compliance/admissions-membership/pro-hac-vice","https://www.azcourts.gov/clerkofcourt/Pro-Hac-Vice"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-05","yrs":"3 of the 5 years immediately preceding the date of application, primarily engaged in active practice","recip_states":"","aom_fee":"$2,000 (Admin. Order 2024-78, May 15, 2024)","ube_min":"273 prior to July 2023 test administration or 270 effective beginning with July 2023 test administration","ube_win":"earned within 5 years prior to taking the oath of admission and being admitted","mpre":"85","foreign":"Foreign legal consultant certificate available for person admitted and in good standing in foreign country","milspouse":"Limited practice method including military spouse under Ariz. R. Sup. Ct. 38-39","q":[["On motion","primarily engaged in the active practice of law in one or more state(s) , territories, or the District of Columbia for 3three of the 5five years immediately preceding the date upon which the application was filed","https://www.azcourts.gov/Portals/0/20/2008-2025%20Rule%20Minutes-Orders/2025%20Rules/R-25-0024%20FinalRulesOrder.PDF"],["On-motion rule","In connection with the three-year bar examination lookback provision in Ariz. R. Sup. Ct 34(e)(4)","https://www.azbaradmissions.org/faq.action"],["UBE transfer","On a UBE in a recognized UBE test administration within the prior five years you achieved a minimum score of 273 prior to the July 2023 test administration or a minimum score of 270 effective beginning with the July 2023 test administration.","https://www.azbaradmissions.org/faq.action"],["Other routes","*Please refer to Ariz. R. Sup. Ct. 38-39 for more information on limited practice methods including law professor, military spouse and in-house counsel.","https://www.azbaradmissions.org/faq.action"],["Pro hac vice rule","Arizona Supreme Court Rule 39, Pro Hac Vice , became effective May 1, 2020.","https://www.azbar.org/licensing-compliance/admissions-membership/pro-hac-vice"],["UBE score window","that was earned within 5five years prior to the applicant's taking the oath of admission and being admitted to the practice of law in Arizona","https://www.azcourts.gov/Portals/0/20/2008-2025%20Rule%20Minutes-Orders/2025%20Rules/R-25-0024%20FinalRulesOrder.PDF"],["MPRE","The minimum passing score is 85, s ee Administrative Order 2023-1 59 .","https://www.azbaradmissions.org/faq.action"],["Foreign attorneys","A “foreign legal consultant” is a person who is admitted to practice and is in good standing as an attorney or counselor at law or the equivalent in a foreign country or political subdivision of a foreign country, and has been issued a certificate of regi stration as a foreign legal consultant.","https://www.azbaradmissions.org/rulesofadmission_2017"]],"slug":"arizona"},{"id":"Arkansas","aom":"yes","aom_req":"Rule XVI(c) (2020 Ark. 97): primarily engaged in the active practice of law for five of the seven years preceding the application. The board's instruction PDF still says three of five (stale).","aom_note":"Applicant must show the jurisdiction of principal place of business would allow Arkansas attorneys a similar accommodation (VERBATIM-ish from PDF summary).","aom_rule":"Ark. R. Governing Admission to the Bar XVI","ube":"Yes (Rule XVIII): UBE 270+ administered within 36 months before application; MPRE 85+; ABA JD; not failed Arkansas exam within 5 yrs; good standing; $1,500 fee (cashier's check or money order); US citizen or work authorization. No Arkansas law course noted.","other":"Rule XVII military spouse temporary admission (maintain Arkansas residency, advise clients of temporary status); house counsel/limited practice/emeritus not detailed.","phv_rule":"Ark. R. Governing Admission to the Bar XIV (2016 Ark. 354)","phv_lc":"Yes: associated Arkansas-licensed attorney must sign the motion and provide an affidavit recommending approval.","phv_limits":"Court shall deny motion if attorney has participated pro hac vice in 3 cases in Arkansas during the prior 12 months (VERBATIM-based). No residency bar noted.","phv_fee":"$200 per case, payable to Bar of Arkansas (waived for indigent representation under Admin. Order 15.2).","phv_proc":"Sworn motion with contact info, associated attorney details, case history for prior 2 yrs, licensing jurisdictions, disciplinary history, familiarity statement with Arkansas Rules of Professional Conduct; filing constitutes submission to Committee on Professional Conduct jurisdiction; Rule XIV form and fee to Clerk's Office.","urls":["https://arcourts.gov/sites/default/files/Rule%20XVI%20new%20AOM.pdf","https://arcourts.gov/administration/professional-programs/bar-exam/admission-to-the-bar-of-arkansas","https://www.arcourts.gov/sites/default/files/UBE%20SCORE%20TRANSFER%20APPLICATION%20INSTRUCTIONS.pdf","https://arcourts.gov/sites/default/files/formatted-files/ProHacViceForm_0.pdf","https://cases.justia.com/arkansas/supreme-court/2016-2016-ark-354.pdf"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-05","yrs":"five of the seven years immediately preceding the date upon which the application is filed","recip_states":"","aom_fee":"$1,500 (money order or cashier's check; board instructions undated)","ube_min":"at least 270","ube_win":"within thirty six (36) months of the date of the application is filed","mpre":"A minimum MPRE scaled score of 85","foreign":"","milspouse":"Yes - Military Spouse Temporary Admission under Rule XVII for dependent spouse of service member on active duty in Arkansas","q":[["On motion","(c) have been primarily engaged in the active practice of law in one or more states, territories or the District of Columbia for five of the seven years immediately preceding the date upon which the application is filed;","https://arcourts.gov/sites/default/files/Rule%20XVI%20new%20AOM.pdf"],["UBE transfer","A score of at least 270 on a UBE exam administered within thirty six (36) months of the date of the application is filed with the Arkansas Board of Law Examiners","https://arcourts.gov/administration/professional-programs/bar-exam/admission-to-the-bar-of-arkansas"],["Other routes","Military Spouse Temporary Admission Rule XVII of the Rules Governing Admission to the Bar outlines all requirements that must be met for an applicant to be admitted under this provision.","https://arcourts.gov/administration/professional-programs/bar-exam/admission-to-the-bar-of-arkansas"],["Pro hac vice rule","Rule XIV. Practice by Comity. Pro Hac Vice Appearance.","https://cases.justia.com/arkansas/supreme-court/2016-2016-ark-354.pdf"],["Local counsel","(2) the name and Arkansas Bar ID number of an attorney licensed in Arkansas, with whom the non-resident attorney will be associated in the Arkansas proceedings,","https://cases.justia.com/arkansas/supreme-court/2016-2016-ark-354.pdf"],["phv_limits","The court shall deny the pro hac vice motion of a non-resident attorney when the non-resident resident attorney has participated, served as counsel, or entered an appearance pro hac vice in three (3) cases in the State of Arkansas during the twelve months prior to the filing of the motion.","https://cases.justia.com/arkansas/supreme-court/2016-2016-ark-354.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee","A non-resident attorney requesting permission to participate in proceedings in a court in this State shall pay a fee of $200 for each case in which the attorney is requesting to participate.","https://cases.justia.com/arkansas/supreme-court/2016-2016-ark-354.pdf"],["UBE score window","administered within thirty six (36) months of the date of the application is filed with the Arkansas Board of Law Examiners","https://arcourts.gov/administration/professional-programs/bar-exam/admission-to-the-bar-of-arkansas"]],"slug":"arkansas"},{"id":"California","aom":"no","aom_req":"No admission on motion; no UBE transfer. Attorney applicants from other states: register as attorney applicant, moral character determination, MPRE, child-support certification, certificate of admission/good standing, and take California Bar Exam. If licensed and active in good standing 4 years immediately before first day of exam, may take the shorter Attorneys' Examination (written essays and performance tests only).","aom_note":"California does not recognize other states' bar exam scores; no reciprocity.","aom_rule":"NOT FOUND (State Bar admissions page; rules of State Bar Admissions)","ube":"No. Does not accept transferred UBE scores.","other":"Registered in-house counsel (Cal. Rules of Court 9.46); Multijurisdictional Practice Program; Foreign Legal Consultants; Out-of-state arbitration counsel (rule 9.43); pro hac vice. Military spouse/emeritus not retrieved.","phv_rule":"Cal. Rules of Court, rule 9.40","phv_lc":"Yes: an active State Bar licensee must be associated as attorney of record (VERBATIM: 'an active licensee of the State Bar is associated as attorney of record').","phv_limits":"Not a California resident; not regularly employed or engaged in substantial business/professional activities in CA; 'Repeated appearances by any person under this rule is a cause for denial' absent special circumstances (ICWA representation is special). Numeric cap not stated in rule 9.40 as retrieved.","phv_fee":"$600 State Bar application fee (2026 schedule, Rule 9.40(e)) plus court fees","phv_proc":"Verified application filed with court, served on all parties and on State Bar at San Francisco office; copy of application and hearing notice and fee submitted to State Bar via Admissions Applicant Portal (Pro Hac Vice application); court discretion; certificate/good standing statements in verified application.","urls":["https://www.calbar.ca.gov/admissions/applicant-resources/attorney-applicants","https://www.calbar.ca.gov/admissions/special-admissions/pro-hac-vice","https://courts.ca.gov/cms/rules/index/nine/rule9_40","https://www.courtrules.net/california/california-law-practice/rule-9-40","https://www.calbar.ca.gov/sites/default/files/agenda/agendaitem1000032014.pdf"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-02","yrs":"","recip_states":"NONE: stated in the source documents","aom_fee":"","ube_min":"","ube_win":"","mpre":"","foreign":"Foreign attorneys may practice on a limited basis through special admissions programs, including Foreign Legal Consultants","milspouse":"Registered Servicemember Spouse Attorney program available under Multijurisdictional Practice Program","q":[["On motion","To be admitted to the practice of law in California, you must register as an attorney applicant, receive a positive moral character determination, and pass the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination as well as the California Bar Examination .","https://www.calbar.ca.gov/admissions/applicant-resources/attorney-applicants"],["UBE transfer","Please note that the State Bar does not offer reciprocity or accept bar exam scores from another jurisdiction.","https://www.calbar.ca.gov/admissions/applicant-resources/attorney-applicants"],["Other routes","Registered Servicemember Attorney or Registered Servicemember Spouse Attorney Registered Legal Aid Attorney Registered In-House Counsel","https://www.calbar.ca.gov/admissions/applicant-resources/attorney-applicants"],["Pro hac vice rule","Please see rule 9.40 of the California Rules of Court .","https://www.calbar.ca.gov/admissions/special-admissions/pro-hac-vice"],["Local counsel","An active licensee of the State Bar must be associated as attorney of record for the case.","https://www.calbar.ca.gov/admissions/special-admissions/pro-hac-vice"],["phv_limits","Absent special circumstances, repeated appearances by any person under this rule is a cause for denial of an application.","https://courts.ca.gov/cms/rules/index/nine/rule9_40"],["Pro hac vice fee","increasing the fee from $50 to $500 for each.","https://www.calbar.ca.gov/sites/default/files/agenda/agendaitem1000032014.pdf"],["Foreign attorneys","Special admissions programs for out-of-state and foreign attorneys to practice law on a limited basis in California","https://www.calbar.ca.gov/admissions/applicant-resources/attorney-applicants"],["Military spouse","Registered Servicemember Attorney or Registered Servicemember Spouse Attorney","https://www.calbar.ca.gov/admissions/applicant-resources/attorney-applicants"]],"slug":"california"},{"id":"Colorado","aom":"yes","aom_req":"Admitted by examination in another US jurisdiction; ABA-approved JD/LLB; primarily engaged in active practice for 3 of 5 years preceding application; good standing; no discipline; character and fitness; must pass MPRE prior to admission","aom_note":"No reciprocity requirement found.","aom_rule":"C.R.C.P. 203.2","ube":"UBE score transfer accepted; passing score per Supreme Court standards; taken within 3 years preceding motion","other":"Rule 204.4 military spouse certification (ABA JD, active status, good standing, character and fitness, professionalism course within 6 months); in-house counsel rule not detailed; Rules 205.3-205.5 limited licensing/pro hac vice.","phv_rule":"C.R.C.P. 205.3, 205.4, 205.5","phv_lc":"Yes: must designate an associate attorney admitted and licensed in Colorado.","phv_limits":"No numerical limit or residency bar stated in the OARC checklist; rule text not reviewed.","phv_fee":"$300 per action, paid to Office of Attorney Registration with motion; no additional fee for appellate appearances in same action.","phv_proc":"Verified motion and affidavit (Rule 205.3(2) items) filed with the court/tribunal; copy plus fee to OARC simultaneously (mail, courier or email PDF); OARC reviews for compliance.","urls":["https://www.coloradolegalregulation.com/wp-content/uploads/PDF/BLE/Colorado%20Rules%20of%20Admission%20to%20Practice%20Law%20in%20Colorado%20vFeb2024.pdf","https://www.coloradolegalregulation.com/wp-content/uploads/PDF/BLE/Limited%20Licensing/Pro%20Hac%20Vice%20-%20Online%20Checklist.pdf"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-05","yrs":"Have been primarily engaged in the active practice of law for three of the five years immediately preceding the date the application is filed","recip_states":"","aom_fee":"$1,800 (instructions rev. 4/2023; NCBE report separate)","ube_min":"","ube_win":"UBE taken within the three years immediately preceding the date the motion is filed","mpre":"Passing score as determined by the Supreme Court, valid if achieved not more than five years before acceptance of the application for admission in Colorado","foreign":"Foreign law graduates with LL.B., J.D. or equivalent from school outside U.S. can be exempt from standard degree requirement if they meet one of three eligibility categories involving accredited foreign school, good standing, practice or LL.M.","milspouse":"Available as Military Spouse Certification temporary limited license/certification","q":[["On motion","(c) Have been primarily engaged in the active practice of law in one or more other jurisdictions in the United States for three of the five years immediately preceding the date upon which the application is filed;","https://www.coloradolegalregulation.com/wp-content/uploads/PDF/BLE/Colorado%20Rules%20of%20Admission%20to%20Practice%20Law%20in%20Colorado%20vFeb2024.pdf"],["On-motion rule","RULE 203.2 APPLICATIONS FOR ADMISSION ON MOTION BY QUALIFIED OUT- OF -STATE ATTORNEYS","https://www.coloradolegalregulation.com/wp-content/uploads/PDF/BLE/Colorado%20Rules%20of%20Admission%20to%20Practice%20Law%20in%20Colorado%20vFeb2024.pdf"],["UBE transfer","(a) Have earned a UBE score that is passing, based upon the general standards of performance set by the Supreme Court, in an administration of the UBE taken within the three years immediately preceding the date upon which the motion is filed;","https://www.coloradolegalregulation.com/wp-content/uploads/PDF/BLE/Colorado%20Rules%20of%20Admission%20to%20Practice%20Law%20in%20Colorado%20vFeb2024.pdf"],["Other routes","Single Client Pro Hac Vice Foreign Legal Consultant Judge Advocate (JAG) Military Spouse Certification Law Professor Certification Practice Pending Admission Law Student Practice Pro Bono Certification","https://www.coloradolegaladmissions.com/"],["Pro hac vice rule","Out-of-State Attorney Pro Hac Vice Instructions (C.R.C.P. Rule 205.3, 205.4, and 205.5)","https://www.coloradolegalregulation.com/wp-content/uploads/PDF/BLE/Limited%20Licensing/Pro%20Hac%20Vice%20-%20Online%20Checklist.pdf"],["Local counsel","(b) Designate an associate attorney who is admitted and licensed to practice law in Colorado (see Rule 205.3(3)); AND","https://www.coloradolegalregulation.com/wp-content/uploads/PDF/BLE/Limited%20Licensing/Pro%20Hac%20Vice%20-%20Online%20Checklist.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee","The required filing fee of $300.00 is paid to our Office and must accompany each attorney’s motion when filed with our office and for each action (see 205.3(4)).","https://www.coloradolegalregulation.com/wp-content/uploads/PDF/BLE/Limited%20Licensing/Pro%20Hac%20Vice%20-%20Online%20Checklist.pdf"],["MPRE","For other applicants under this Rule, a passing score will be valid if it was achieved at an examination taken not more than five years before acceptance of the application for admission in Colorado.","https://www.coloradolegalregulation.com/wp-content/uploads/PDF/BLE/Colorado%20Rules%20of%20Admission%20to%20Practice%20Law%20in%20Colorado%20vFeb2024.pdf"],["Foreign attorneys","An applicant who receives an LL.B., J.D., or equivalent degree from a school of higher education in a nation other than the United States can be exempt from the requirements of section (3) in this rule provided that such applicant meets all of the requirements of at least one of the following three eligibility categories:","https://www.coloradolegalregulation.com/wp-content/uploads/PDF/BLE/Colorado%20Rules%20of%20Admission%20to%20Practice%20Law%20in%20Colorado%20vFeb2024.pdf"]],"slug":"colorado"},{"id":"Connecticut","aom":"reciprocal only","aom_req":"5 of last 10 yrs lawful practice as principal means of livelihood; JD/equiv from ABA or Committee-approved school; MPRE >=80 or C+ in ABA PR course; US citizen or lawfully authorized alien; character & fitness; $1,800 non-refundable fee","aom_note":"Must be licensed in at least one of 26 listed reciprocal jurisdictions (incl. NY, MA); all others deemed non-reciprocal; exception for faculty/clinical fellows at CT law schools","aom_rule":"Conn. Practice Book 2-13 (per CBEC page; section number from search result, not confirmed on page)","ube":"Yes; 266 (Legacy UBE) or 616 (NextGen UBE), filed within 5 years of score","other":"Authorized House Counsel, Foreign Legal Consultant, bar examination, admission on motion, UBE score transfer, military spouse licensure","phv_rule":"Conn. Practice Book 2-16","phv_lc":"Yes. Connecticut-licensed sponsoring attorney must be present at all proceedings and sign all filings and assume full responsibility (state-rules.com summary of 2-16)","phv_limits":"Granted only 'upon special and infrequent occasion'; not for regular practice; good cause shown e.g. longstanding client relationship or inability to find local counsel","phv_fee":"$620 Superior Court filing fee (CT Statewide Grievance Committee FAQ; Gen. Stat. 52-259(i)); Client Security Fund fee annually while juris number active (Practice Book 2-68, 2-70); annual attorney occupational tax return","phv_proc":"Forms JD-CL-141 or -142 plus JD-CL-143 affidavit (bar standing, discipline disclosure, prior CT PHV history); proof of CSF fee; designate chief clerk as service agent; juris number issued; register with Statewide Grievance Committee during matter and 2 yrs after, then notify for deactivation. Good-standing certificate: NOT FOUND","urls":["https://ctbaradmissions.jud.ct.gov/appinfo.action?id=220","https://www.jud.ct.gov/sgc/faq_prohacvice.htm","https://state-rules.com/connecticut/general/2-16/"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-02","yrs":"At least five of the last ten years (5 years/60 months) as principal means of livelihood","recip_states":"Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virgin Islands, US, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming; all other jurisdictions non-reciprocal","aom_fee":"$1,800.00","ube_min":"266 on Legacy UBE or 616 on NextGen UBE","ube_win":"within five (5) years after attaining the score","mpre":"80, must be achieved within four years before or within one year after filing application","foreign":"Yes - foreign-educated applicants may qualify to apply for admission with satisfactory proof of legal education; Foreign Legal Consultant status available","milspouse":"Yes - Military Spouse Temporary Licensing available","q":[["On motion","Do not apply until you have the requisite period of law practice, i.e. 5 years (60 months) during the preceding ten years.","https://ctbaradmissions.jud.ct.gov/appinfo.action?id=220"],["On-motion rule","Attorneys licensed in another state or territory of the U.S. or in the District of Columbia who have practiced law for a specific period of time may qualify under CT Practice Book § 2-13 for admission without taking the bar examination in Connecticut.","https://ctbaradmissions.jud.ct.gov/appinfo.action?id=220"],["UBE transfer","shall be filed within five (5) years after attaining a total scaled score of two hundred sixty-six (266) or higher on the Legacy UBE or a total scaled score of six hundred sixteen (616) on the NextGen UBE","https://ctbaradmissions.jud.ct.gov/regulations"],["Other routes","shall be required to either apply for Authorized House Counsel or Foreign Legal Consultant status, or take and pass the bar examination or apply for admission on motion or by UBE score transfer or through military spouse licensure if qualified.","https://ctbaradmissions.jud.ct.gov/regulations"],["Pro hac vice rule","Section 2-16 of the Connecticut Practice Book sets forth the procedure for permission to appear pro hac vice in a case.","https://www.jud.ct.gov/sgc/faq_prohacvice.htm"],["Local counsel","(3) unless excused by the judicial authority, a member of the bar of this state must be present at all proceedings, including depositions in a proceeding, and must sign all pleadings, briefs and other papers filed with the court","https://state-rules.com/connecticut/general/2-16/"],["Pro hac vice fee","A fee of $620 must be paid to the clerk of the Superior Court.","https://www.jud.ct.gov/sgc/faq_prohacvice.htm"],["On-motion fee","(C) Application fee for admission without examination: $1,800","https://ctbaradmissions.jud.ct.gov/regulations"],["Years of practice","Duly licensed to practice law and lawfully engaged in the practice of law as principal means of livelihood for at least five of the last ten years immediately preceding filing for admission in Connecticut ( § 2-13(a)(2))*","https://ctbaradmissions.jud.ct.gov/appinfo.action?id=220"],["Reciprocity states","The reciprocal jurisdictions (subject to change) are: Alabama Alaska Arkansas Colorado District of Columbia Georgia Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan","https://ctbaradmissions.jud.ct.gov/appinfo.action?id=220"],["On-motion fee","The non-refundable fee for admission without examination is $1,800.00.","https://ctbaradmissions.jud.ct.gov/appinfo.action?id=220"],["UBE minimum score","after attaining a total scaled score of two hundred sixty-six (266) or higher on the Legacy UBE or a total scaled score of six hundred sixteen (616) on the NextGen UBE taken in any jurisdiction","https://ctbaradmissions.jud.ct.gov/regulations"],["UBE score window","The application for admission by transfer of a Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) score shall be filed within five (5) years after attaining","https://ctbaradmissions.jud.ct.gov/regulations"],["MPRE","The passing score on the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination shall be a scaled score of eighty (80) and must be achieved within four years before or within one year after the date the applicant files his or her application for admission to the Connecticut bar.","https://ctbaradmissions.jud.ct.gov/regulations"],["Foreign attorneys","An applicant who has studied in a foreign country may qualify to apply for admission by submitting to the committee satisfactory proof of the legal education required by all subsections of this article.","https://ctbaradmissions.jud.ct.gov/regulations"],["Military spouse","(E) Military Spouse Temporary Licensing: (1) Application Fee: $750 (2) Renewal Fee: $300","https://ctbaradmissions.jud.ct.gov/regulations"]],"slug":"connecticut"},{"id":"Delaware","aom":"no","aom_req":"None: Rule 53 (admission without examination) was repealed effective Feb. 21, 1984.","aom_note":"","aom_rule":"Rule 53 (Repealed effective Feb. 21, 1984)","ube":"Does not accept transferred legacy UBE or MBE scores (NCBE); NextGen portability TBA, first NextGen administration Feb 2028. Requires MBE, MPT, MPRE, plus jurisdiction-specific requirement(s)","other":"Limited permission to practice for law school graduates, out-of-state attorneys, military spouse attorneys, in-house counsel, foreign legal consultants and law students","phv_rule":"Del. Sup. Ct. R. 71","phv_lc":"Yes. Active Delaware Bar member must file motion, appear, and sign or receive service of all notices, orders and papers (VERBATIM in part: 'shall appear in the action...and shall sign or receive service of all notices, orders, pleadings or other papers')","phv_limits":"No numeric cap found; court considers whether attorney is in effect practicing as Delaware counsel without admission (office location, frequency of prior Delaware admissions)","phv_fee":"$375 (2015), $400 (2016), then increased annually by inflation under Rule 71(b)(vi). The latest official figure found is $407 (2018 form); the current amount is not stated.","phv_proc":"Signed motion by Delaware counsel (Form O) with certification of good standing in another state, disclosure of discipline and admissions, agreement to follow Delaware RPC; copy to Office of Disciplinary Counsel","urls":["https://www.ncbex.org/jurisdictions/DE","https://courts.delaware.gov/bbe/","https://courts.delaware.gov/bbe/limited.aspx","https://www.courtrules.net/delaware/delaware-supreme/rule-71"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-05","yrs":"","recip_states":"","aom_fee":"","ube_min":"","ube_win":"","mpre":"85","foreign":"Yes - foreign legal consultants may seek limited permission to practice in Delaware","milspouse":"Yes - military spouse attorneys may apply for limited permission to practice","q":[["On-motion rule","Rule 53. Admission to the Bar — Attorneys admitted elsewhere. Repealed effective Feb. 21, 1984.","https://courts.delaware.gov/forms/download.aspx?id=182608"],["Other routes","For law school graduates, attorneys licensed outside of Delaware, attorneys of a military spouse, in-house counsel, foreign legal consultants and current law students, seeking limited permission to practice in Delaware.","https://courts.delaware.gov/bbe/limited.aspx"],["Pro hac vice rule","Rule 71: Admission pro hac vice | Supr. Ct. R. | Court Rules Network","https://www.courtrules.net/delaware/delaware-supreme/rule-71"],["Local counsel","may be admitted pro hac vice in the discretion of the Court and such admission shall be made only upon written motion substantially in compliance with Official Form O by a [an] active member of the Delaware Bar (“Delaware Counsel”).","https://www.courtrules.net/delaware/delaware-supreme/rule-71"],["Pro hac vice fee","The pro hac vice admission assessment shall be $375 in the calendar year 2015, $400 in calendar year 2016, and thereafter increased annually by the rate of inflation as determined by the Delaware Supreme Court.","https://www.courtrules.net/delaware/delaware-supreme/rule-71"],["Foreign attorneys","For law school graduates, attorneys licensed outside of Delaware, attorneys of a military spouse, in-house counsel, foreign legal consultants, and current law students, seeking limited permission to practice in Delaware.","https://courts.delaware.gov/bbe/limited.aspx"],["Military spouse","You may also apply for limited permission to practice under certain circumstances: in house counsel, military spouse, foreign legal consultant","https://courts.delaware.gov/bbe/"],["Pro hac vice fee","The pro hac vice admission assessment shall be $375 in the calendar year 2015, $400 in calendar year 2016, and thereafter increased annually by the rate of inflation as determined by the Delaware Supreme Court.","https://courts.delaware.gov/forms/download.aspx?id=174928"]],"slug":"delaware"},{"id":"District of Columbia","aom":"yes","aom_req":"Actively practiced law as member in good standing for at least 3 of the 5 years immediately preceding filing","aom_note":"No reciprocity condition found","aom_rule":"D.C. Ct. App. R. 46(e)","ube":"Yes, Rule 46(d): UBE score >=266 (NextGen >=616 accepted from July 2026), attained within 5 years before filing; single administration; MPRE >=75; ABA JD/LLB or non-ABA plus 26 credit hours at ABA school in UBE subjects; MBE-only transfer no longer allowed; no DC-specific course found","other":"Military Spouse Admission (Rule 46-B), Legal Assistance by Law Students (Rule 48), Special Legal Consultant (Rule 46(f))","phv_rule":"D.C. Ct. App. R. 49(c)(7)","phv_lc":"Yes. Must associate with a DC Bar member","phv_limits":"No more than 5 cases pending in DC courts per calendar year absent exceptional cause (VERBATIM: 'No person may apply for admission pro hac vice in more than five (5) cases pending in the courts of the District of Columbia per calendar year'); may not maintain a DC office for law practice","phv_fee":"$100 application fee","phv_proc":"Motion with sworn declaration of compliance; court has discretion to grant, deny, withdraw. Details of good-standing certificate NOT FOUND","urls":["https://admissions.dcappeals.gov/appinfo.action?id=3","https://admissions.dcappeals.gov/appinfo.action?id=2","https://admissions.dcappeals.gov/getpdfform.action?id=266","https://www.dccourts.gov/sites/default/files/2019-02/Rule%2049%20Unauthorized%20Practice%20of%20Law_0.pdf","https://www.dcbar.org/getmedia/db6bae77-36e3-48d6-bca5-dd49b2fe4295/DC-Bar-Admission-Avoiding-UPL-with-Hilary-Gerzhoy-050125","https://www.ncbex.org/jurisdictions/DC"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-05","yrs":"at least 3 of the 5 years immediately preceding the filing of the application","recip_states":"","aom_fee":"$595 plus NCBE investigation fee ($450 to $875) (Rule 46 motion by 3-year provision; an older FAQ says $400)","ube_min":"266 or higher OR NextGen UBE score of 616 or higher","ube_win":"not more than five years old at the time of the score-transfer request","mpre":"75 or higher","foreign":"Yes - court may license foreign-admitted attorneys in good standing as Special Legal Consultants without examination","milspouse":"Rule 46-B Military Spouse Admission","q":[["On motion","An applicant may be admitted to the Bar of this court without examination in this jurisdiction , if the applicant has actively practiced law as a member in good standing of a bar of a court of general jurisdiction in the United States for a period of at least 3 of the 5 years immediately preceding the filing of the application.","https://www.dccourts.gov/sites/default/files/rules-court-of-appeals/46.%20Admission%20to%20the%20Bar_0.pdf"],["On-motion rule","(e) Admission Without Examination of Members of the Bar of Other Jurisdictions.","https://www.dccourts.gov/sites/default/files/rules-court-of-appeals/46.%20Admission%20to%20the%20Bar_0.pdf"],["UBE transfer","Minimum Legacy UBE Score 266 Accepts NextGen UBE Score -->Yes Minimum NextGen UBE Score 616 Date First Acceptance NextGen UBE Score July 2026 Maximum Score Age 5 years","https://www.ncbex.org/jurisdictions/DC"],["Other routes","Rules Rule 46. Admission to the Bar Rule 46-B Military Spouse Admission Rule 48. Legal Assistance by Law Students Rule 49. Unauthorized Practice of Law","https://admissions.dcappeals.gov/appinfo.action?id=3"],["Pro hac vice rule","(7) Pro Hac Vice. A person who is not a D.C. Bar Member may provide legal services in or reasonably related to a pending or potential proceeding in the District of Columbia Court of Appeals or the Superior Court of the District of Columbia","https://admissions.dcappeals.gov/getpdfform.action?id=900"],["Local counsel","(ii) before applying for pro hac vice admission, has arranged to be supervised (as defined by Rule 49(b)(9)) by a D.C. Bar Member;","https://admissions.dcappeals.gov/getpdfform.action?id=900"],["phv_limits","(v) has not applied for admission pro hac vice in 5 or more proceedings (excluding pro bono proceedings) in the courts of the District of Columbia in the prior 365 days, unless the person reasonably believes good cause exists for the court to grant admission in more than 5 proceedings.","https://admissions.dcappeals.gov/getpdfform.action?id=900"],["Pro hac vice fee","(F) Application Fee. The application fee for admission pro hac vice is of $100.00.","https://www.dccourts.gov/sites/default/files/2019-02/Rule%2049%20Unauthorized%20Practice%20of%20Law_0.pdf"],["Years of practice","if the applicant has actively practiced law as a member in good standing of a bar of a court of general jurisdiction in the United States for a period of at least 3 of the 5 years immediately preceding the filing of the application.","https://www.dccourts.gov/sites/default/files/rules-court-of-appeals/46.%20Admission%20to%20the%20Bar_0.pdf"],["UBE minimum score","A qualifying UBE score of 266 or higher OR NextGen UBE score of 616 or higher","https://admissions.dcappeals.gov/appinfo.action?id=3"],["UBE score window","may be transferred if the scores are not more than five years old at the time of the score -transfer request.","https://www.dccourts.gov/sites/default/files/rules-court-of-appeals/46.%20Admission%20to%20the%20Bar_0.pdf"],["Foreign attorneys","has been admitted to practice (or has obtained the equivalent of admission) in a foreign country, and is in good standing as an attorney or counselor at law (or the equivalent of either) in that country","https://www.dccourts.gov/sites/default/files/rules-court-of-appeals/46.%20Admission%20to%20the%20Bar_0.pdf"]],"slug":"district-of-columbia"},{"id":"Florida","aom":"no","aom_req":"NCBE: rules provide for admission on motion: No","aom_note":"Georgia's AOM rule excludes Florida lawyers","aom_rule":"","ube":"Does not accept legacy UBE scores; will accept NextGen UBE scores beginning July 2028; accepts transferred MBE scores subject to other requirements; MBE and MPRE (min 80) required; jurisdiction-specific requirements apply","other":"","phv_rule":"Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.510; R. Regulating Fla. Bar 1-3.10","phv_lc":"Yes. Florida Bar member in good standing must be associated as attorney of record; until PHV number issued, all filings including initial motion must be e-filed by local Florida attorney","phv_limits":"Presumed general practice after 3 appearances in 365 days","phv_fee":"$250 to Florida Bar + $100 court filing fee","phv_proc":"Verified motion on rule form filed with court; copy plus fee to The Florida Bar (Bar assigns PHV number, does not rule); motion lists admissions, 5-yr prior FL PHV and discipline history, service on Bar and opposing counsel; court rules on motion. Rules apply to state courts only","urls":["https://www.ncbex.org/jurisdictions/FL","https://www.floridabar.org/rules/upl/upl002/","https://www.floridabar.org/the-florida-bar-news/common-questions-about-filing-motions-to-appear-pro-hac-vice/","https://floridacourtrules.com/general-practice-and-judicial-administration/rule-2.510/"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-02","yrs":"","recip_states":"NONE: stated in the source documents","aom_fee":"","ube_min":"","ube_win":"","mpre":"80","foreign":"Yes - Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility","milspouse":"","q":[["On motion","Admission on Motion Rules Provide for Admission on Motion -->No","https://www.ncbex.org/jurisdictions/FL"],["UBE transfer","Accepts Legacy UBE Score -->No Accepts NextGen UBE Score -->Yes Minimum NextGen UBE Score TBA Date First Acceptance NextGen UBE Score July 2028","https://www.ncbex.org/jurisdictions/FL"],["Pro hac vice rule","Rule 2.510 of the Florida Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration requires that the form motion which is part of the rule be filed.","https://www.floridabar.org/rules/upl/upl002/"],["Local counsel","provided that a member of The Florida Bar in good standing is associated as an attorney of record.","https://floridacourtrules.com/general-practice-and-judicial-administration/rule-2.510/"],["phv_limits","more than 3 appearances within a 365-day period in separate cases shall be presumed to be a \"general practice.\"","https://floridacourtrules.com/general-practice-and-judicial-administration/rule-2.510/"],["Pro hac vice fee","The Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice and the Verified Statement require a $250 fee to The Florida Bar.","https://www.floridabar.org/rules/upl/upl002/"]],"slug":"florida"},{"id":"Georgia","aom":"reciprocal only","aom_req":"Active practice of law at least 5 of past 7 years, primarily full-time; passed bar exam in the reciprocal jurisdiction; transcript, good standing letters from every jurisdiction, disciplinary records, practice statement; petition includes fitness application; $2,500 fee; some reciprocal states trigger extra requirements (MPRE score, residency/office)","aom_note":"Recognized from 30+ jurisdictions, excluding California, Florida, South Carolina; applies only when exam passed in that jurisdiction","aom_rule":"Part C Admission on Motion Without Examination","ube":"Does not accept legacy UBE scores; requires MBE, MPT, MPRE; NextGen UBE planned July 2028","other":"Admission as Military Spouse Attorney under Supreme Court of Georgia Rule 103","phv_rule":"Uniform Superior Court Rule 4.4 and Appendix","phv_lc":"Must associate with local counsel","phv_limits":"","phv_fee":"$275 new application ($75 renewal) to State Bar of Georgia","phv_proc":"Online portal generates verified application; submit fee and notarized motion to State Bar Office of General Counsel; Bar reviews PHV for Magistrate, State, Superior Courts, Workers' Comp Board, Statewide Business Court, Tax Court","urls":["https://www.gabaradmissions.org/motion-petition-information","https://www.ncbex.org/jurisdictions/GA","https://www.gabar.org/general-counsel/pro-hac-vice","https://prohacvice.com/state/georgia"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-02","yrs":"Has been primarily engaged in the active practice of law for five of the seven years immediately preceding the date upon which the application is filed","recip_states":"Reciprocal: Alabama, Idaho, Maryland, Nebraska, Ohio, Utah, Alaska, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Vermont, Arizona, Indiana, Michigan, New Jersey, Oregon, Virgin Islands, Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Colorado, Kansas, Mississippi, New York, South Dakota, Washington, Connecticut, Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee, Wisconsin, District of Columbia, Maine, Montana, North Dakota, Texas, Wyoming; Non-reciprocal (among others): California, Florida, South Carolina","aom_fee":"$2,500","ube_min":"","ube_win":"","mpre":"","foreign":"Foreign Law Consultants may be licensed if member in good standing of recognized foreign legal profession, with 5 of 7 years practice, good moral character, and intent to practice as legal consultant in the State","milspouse":"Military spouse attorneys may apply for admission as a Military Spouse Attorney under Supreme Court of Georgia Rule 103","q":[["On motion","(e) Has been primarily engaged in the active practice of law for five of the seven years immediately preceding the date upon which the application is filed;","https://www.gabaradmissions.org/rules-governing-admission"],["On-motion rule","PART C ADMISSION ON MOTION WITHOUT EXAMINATION","https://www.gabaradmissions.org/rules-governing-admission"],["Other routes","Attorneys who are military spouses are encouraged to click here for information about how to apply for admission as a Military Spouse Attorney under Supreme Court of Georgia Rule 103.","https://www.gabaradmissions.org/motion-petition-information"],["Local counsel","The State Bar of Georgia requires pro hac vice applicants to associate with local counsel to appear before the Georgia courts.","https://prohacvice.com/state/georgia"],["Pro hac vice fee","An applicant for permission to appear as counsel pro hac vice under this rule shall pay a non- refundable fee of $75 for each application for pro hac vice admission to any Superior Court payable to the State Bar of Georgia at the time of filing the application.","https://assets.georgiacourts.gov/4/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/03170432/UNIFORM-SUPERIOR-COURT-RULES-2025_03_06.pdf"],["On-motion fee","Admission on Motion in Georgia requires the submission of a Petition for Admission on Motion without Examination, which includes an Application for Certification of Fitness to Practice Law, accompanied by a $2,500 fee.","https://www.gabaradmissions.org/motion-petition-information"],["Reciprocity states","Please note that (among others), California, Florida, and South Carolina are not reciprocal jurisdictions with Georgia","https://www.gabaradmissions.org/motion-petition-information"],["Foreign attorneys","A person who meets the following qualifications may apply to the Office of Bar Admissions for licensing as a Foreign Law Consultant.","https://www.gabaradmissions.org/rules-governing-admission"]],"slug":"georgia"},{"id":"Hawaii","aom":"no","aom_req":"NCBE: does not provide for admission on motion","aom_note":"","aom_rule":"Haw. Sup. Ct. R. 1 (not opened)","ube":"Does not accept transferred UBE (legacy or NextGen) scores; requires MBE, MEE, MPT, MPRE (min 85); NextGen UBE planned July 2028","other":"Limited admission of military attorneys; law school faculty pro tem membership; limited admission of non-profit legal services attorneys; limited admission of uniformed services spouse-attorneys","phv_rule":"Haw. Sup. Ct. R. 1.9 (and 1.9A)","phv_lc":"Yes. Local counsel is attorney of record, responsible for all phases, signs all pleadings and actively participates; local counsel files petition","phv_limits":"Applicant discloses all PHV appearances in prior 5 years; multiple appearances may require showing 'special circumstances that warrant the approval'; no numeric cap or residency bar found","phv_fee":"Annual Disciplinary Board fee and annual Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection fee paid to Hawaii State Bar within 10 days of approval and each January; dollar amounts and any court fee NOT FOUND","phv_proc":"Verified petition with declarations of local counsel and applicant (admissions, good standing, discipline, tax/business registration compliance); on approval, local counsel gives order to Hawaii State Bar and Office of Disciplinary Counsel and notifies on closure","urls":["https://www.ncbex.org/jurisdictions/HI","https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024_rsch1.9_1.9Aam_ada.pdf"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-02","yrs":"","recip_states":"","aom_fee":"","ube_min":"","ube_win":"","mpre":"","foreign":"","milspouse":"USUS spouse-attorney assigned to active duty in Hawaii may be provisionally admitted without written examination if eligibility conditions are fulfilled","q":[["Other routes","1.7. Limited admission of military attorneys (a) Full-time active duty officers (b) Term limitation; extensions (c) Client and compensation limitation (d) Discipline; dues 1.8. Law school faculty members; Pro tem membership","https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/rsch.htm"],["Pro hac vice rule","1.9. Pro hac vice appearance of counsel for court proceedings 1.9A. Pro hac vice appearance of counsel for arbitration proceedings","https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/rsch.htm"],["Local counsel","may be permitted to associate with a member or members of the Hawaiʻi bar (local counsel) in the presentation of a specific case at the discretion of the presiding judge or judges.","https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/rsch.htm"],["Military spouse","an attorney who is a spouse of such a service member assigned to active duty in the State of Hawaiʻi may be provisionally admitted as an attorney of this State, without written examination, if the following conditions are fulfilled.","https://www.courts.state.hi.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/rsch.htm"]],"slug":"hawaii"},{"id":"Idaho","aom":"yes","aom_req":"3 of last 5 yrs active practice (substantially engaged, in one or more states); JD/LLB from Approved Law School (Rule 202(a)(3)); MPRE 85 (Rule 202(b)); admitted by highest court of a state/territory/DC; no failed bar exam in preceding 5 yrs; character & fitness; fee $1,200; processing 60-90 days","aom_note":"NOT FOUND (no reciprocity condition seen in Rule 206 summary)","aom_rule":"Idaho Bar Commission Rule (IBCR) 206","ube":"UBE score transfer accepted for NextGen UBE or Legacy UBE; minimum UBE score and validity period not stated","other":"House counsel (fee $800; Idaho office limited to house counsel practice); Emeritus limited license; Military spouse provisional admission (IBCR 229); legal-services/other not checked","phv_rule":"IBCR 227","phv_lc":"Yes. Must associate Idaho Bar active member as Local Counsel, who must personally attend proceedings unless excused by judge; written consent","phv_limits":"No numerical cap, except reciprocal restriction if applicant's home state limits Idaho lawyers","phv_fee":"$625 to Idaho State Bar (after Feb. 2, 2026; I.B.C.R. 227(a)(4))","phv_proc":"Motion in the court designating local counsel with consent; serve all counsel of record; submit to Idaho State Bar the fee, certificate of good standing (within 30 days), and copy of motion; proposed order to court; Bar keeps public record; consent to disciplinary jurisdiction","urls":["https://isb.idaho.gov/admissions/pro-hac-vice/","https://isb.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/ibcr_227.pdf","https://isb.idaho.gov/admissions/experienced-attorney-admission/","https://isb.idaho.gov/admissions/ube-score-transfer/","https://isb.idaho.gov/admissions/house-counsel/","https://isb.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/IBCR-acc.pdf","https://isb.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/Order-In-Re-Amendment-to-the-IBCR-Order-1-29-26-acc-1.pdf"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-02","yrs":"no less than three of the five years immediately preceding the Application, substantially engaged in the Active Practice of Law","recip_states":"","aom_fee":"$1,200.00","ube_min":"","ube_win":"","mpre":"85; must have already taken MPRE or take within two MPRE administrations of applying","foreign":"Yes - Foreign Legal Consultant may be licensed without bar examination to advise on foreign law","milspouse":"Yes - Military Spouse Provisional Admission without taking Idaho bar examination for dependents residing in Idaho due to military orders","q":[["On motion","(3) Has been substantially engaged in the Active Practice of Law in one or more states or territories of the United States or the District of Columbia for no less than three of the five years immediately preceding the Application.","https://isb.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/IBCR-acc.pdf"],["On-motion rule","RULE 206. Admission Based on Practice Experience.","https://isb.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/IBCR-acc.pdf"],["UBE transfer","Please contact the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE; ncbex.org ) to request that an official NextGen UBE or Legacy UBE score transcript be sent directly to the Idaho State Bar.","https://isb.idaho.gov/admissions/ube-score-transfer/"],["Other routes","RULE 229. Military Spouse Provisional Admission.","https://isb.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/IBCR-acc.pdf"],["Local counsel","Unless specifically excused from attendance by the trial judge, Local Counsel shall personally appear with the pro hac vice attorney on all matters before the court.","https://isb.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/IBCR-acc.pdf"],["phv_limits","Except as provided in subsection (2) below, there is no limitation on the number of pro hac vice admissions that may be granted to an attorney.","https://isb.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/IBCR-acc.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee","Pays a $625 fee to the Bar , $125 of which shall be remitted by the Bar to the Idaho Law Foundation to support its pro bono legal services program.","https://isb.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/IBCR-acc.pdf"],["Years of practice","Has been substantially engaged in the Active Practice of Law in one or more states or territories of the United States or the District of Columbia for no less than three of the five years immediately preceding the Application.","https://isb.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/IBCR-acc.pdf"],["MPRE","UBE score transfer applicants must also have already taken the MPRE, or must take the MPRE within two MPRE administrations of applying to transfer their UBE score to Idaho. The MPRE is administered in March, August and November. Idaho’s MPRE passing score is 85.","https://isb.idaho.gov/admissions/ube-score-transfer/"],["Foreign attorneys","In its discretion, the Supreme Court may license to practice in Idaho as a Foreign Legal Consultant, without bar examination, an Applicant who:","https://isb.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/IBCR-acc.pdf"],["Military spouse","In order to be admitted to practice law without taking the Idaho bar examination, a Provisional Admission Applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board that he or she:","https://isb.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/IBCR-acc.pdf"]],"slug":"idaho"},{"id":"Illinois","aom":"yes","aom_req":"Licensed in highest court of any US state 3+ yrs; active continuous lawful practice 3 of preceding 5 yrs (min 80 hrs/month, 1,000 hrs/yr during 36 of 60 months); MPRE required if licensed <15 yrs (passed in IL or elsewhere); character & fitness certification; good standing in all jurisdictions; fee $1,500 total ($150 preliminary questionnaire + $1,350 application)","aom_note":"No reciprocity requirement found; practice must be physically outside Illinois and in a jurisdiction where licensed (or where UPL is permitted by rule/statute)","aom_rule":"Ill. S. Ct. Rule 705","ube":"Accepted by transferred UBE score deemed passing by Board; score must be from same jurisdiction/administration within 4 years preceding application; transfer valid 4 years from application; no numeric minimum score stated","other":"Limited admission in-house counsel (Rule 716); military spouse attorneys (Rule 719); legal services/other not checked","phv_rule":"Ill. S. Ct. Rule 707","phv_lc":"Yes. Appearance of active Illinois attorney associated in the proceeding; must participate actively. (ARDC FAQ page silent; Rule text controls)","phv_limits":"Max 6 Illinois proceedings per calendar year (rule: no more than five other proceedings in the calendar year)","phv_fee":"$250 per proceeding (nonrefundable; ARDC retains $75, $175 to access-to-justice) plus $121 annual ARDC registration; exemptions for public defenders, legal aid, DOJ","phv_proc":"Verified Statement per proceeding filed with court and served on ARDC Administrator, Illinois counsel, client, all parties; good-standing letters from each admitting jurisdiction issued within prior 6 months; annual ARDC registration (notice mid-late Jan, register within 30 days); consent to Illinois disciplinary authority","urls":["https://www.ilbaradmissions.org/appinfo.action?id=6","https://registration.iardc.org/attyreg/Registration/Registration_Department/Pro_Hac_Vice__Rule_707_/Registration/regdept/Pro_Hac_Vice_FAQs.aspx","https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/rules/supreme-court-rules?a=vii","https://ilcourtsaudio.blob.core.windows.net/antilles-resources/resources/2587d0b0-6040-4a61-83bc-3a4c876d271e/Rule%20704A.pdf","https://ilcourtsaudio.blob.core.windows.net/antilles-resources/resources/5f3abcd0-d718-42a6-b837-40c9e9ab63e6/Rule%20707.pdf"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-02","yrs":"Licensed at least 3 years; active, continuous practice for 3 of 5 years (36 of 60 months) with minimum 80 hours per month and 1,000 hours per year","recip_states":"","aom_fee":"$1,500 total ($150 Preliminary Questionnaire + $1,350 application)","ube_min":"","ube_win":"within the four years immediately preceding the date the application is properly submitted","mpre":"Required for applicants licensed fewer than 15 years; no passing score stated","foreign":"Yes - foreign legal consultants may be licensed without examination under Rule 712","milspouse":"Yes - admission of military spouse attorneys from other jurisdictions under Rule 719","q":[["On motion","has been licensed to practice in the highest court of law in any United States state, territory, or the District of Columbia for no fewer than three years","https://ilcourtsaudio.blob.core.windows.net/antilles-resources/resources/060c1a6e-4d78-4ffa-a782-9822a28ae4af/Rule%20705.pdf"],["On-motion rule","Admission on motion is authorized and governed by Illinois Supreme Court Rule 705.","https://www.ilbaradmissions.org/appinfo.action?id=6"],["UBE transfer","For all persons transferring a Uniform Bar Examination score, the transferred score is valid for four years from the date of the properly submitted application for admission with a transferred Uniform Bar Examination score.","https://ilcourtsaudio.blob.core.windows.net/antilles-resources/resources/2587d0b0-6040-4a61-83bc-3a4c876d271e/Rule%20704A.pdf"],["Other routes","Article VII Rule # Rule 716 Rule Title Limited Admission of House Counsel Amended June 6, 2025, eff. January 1, 2026 Article VII Rule # Rule 717 Rule Title Limited Admission of Legal Service Program Lawyers","https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/rules/supreme-court-rules?a=vii"],["Pro hac vice rule","Rule 707. Permission for an Out-of-State Attorney to Provide Legal Services in Proceedings in Illinois","https://ilcourtsaudio.blob.core.windows.net/antilles-resources/resources/5f3abcd0-d718-42a6-b837-40c9e9ab63e6/Rule%20707.pdf"],["Local counsel","Upon filing pursuant to this rule of a verified Statement by an eligible out -of-state attorney and the filing of an appearance of an active status Illinois attorney associated with the attorney in the proceeding","https://ilcourtsaudio.blob.core.windows.net/antilles-resources/resources/5f3abcd0-d718-42a6-b837-40c9e9ab63e6/Rule%20707.pdf"],["phv_limits","An out-of-state attorney can enter an appearance in a maximum of six (6) Illinois cases per calendar year.","https://registration.iardc.org/attyreg/Registration/Registration_Department/Pro_Hac_Vice__Rule_707_/Registration/regdept/Pro_Hac_Vice_FAQs.aspx"],["Pro hac vice fee","There is an annual registration fee of $121. This is only paid once each calendar year. Additionally, there is a per proceeding fee of $250. This is assessed for each Verified Statement submitted.","https://registration.iardc.org/attyreg/Registration/Registration_Department/Pro_Hac_Vice__Rule_707_/Registration/regdept/Pro_Hac_Vice_FAQs.aspx"],["On-motion fee","Each applicant for admission to the bar on motion under Rule 705 shall pay a total fee of $1,500, comprising a fee of $150 upon submission of an applicant’s Preliminary Questionnaire","https://www.ilbaradmissions.org/appinfo.action?id=6"],["Years of practice","the term “active and continuous” shall mean the person devoted a minimum of 80 hours per month and no fewer than 1,000 hours per year to the practice of law during 36 of the 60 months immediately preceding the application.","https://ilcourtsaudio.blob.core.windows.net/antilles-resources/resources/060c1a6e-4d78-4ffa-a782-9822a28ae4af/Rule%20705.pdf"],["UBE score window","was attained within the four years immediately preceding the date the application for admission in this state is properly submitted.","https://ilcourtsaudio.blob.core.windows.net/antilles-resources/resources/2587d0b0-6040-4a61-83bc-3a4c876d271e/Rule%20704A.pdf"],["Foreign attorneys","Article VII Rule # Rule 712 Rule Title Licensing of Foreign Legal Consultants Without Examination","https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/rules/supreme-court-rules?a=vii"],["Military spouse","Article VII Rule # Rule 719 Rule Title Admission of Military Spouse Attorneys From Other Jurisdictions","https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/rules/supreme-court-rules?a=vii"]],"slug":"illinois"},{"id":"Indiana","aom":"yes","aom_req":"Admitted in highest court of another state/territory/DC and in good standing everywhere; actively engaged in practice 3 of 5 yrs preceding application (min 1,000 hrs/yr qualifying work; full-time ABA-law-school teaching counts); not scored below 264 on a UBE within 5 yrs before application (disqualifier); MPRE required only for military-spouse track; no residency/intent requirement for general applicants; fee $875","aom_note":"No reciprocity condition found","aom_rule":"Ind. Admis. Disc. R. 6 (Section 1)","ube":"Accepted under Rule 17.1 (eff. Aug. 1, 2026): UBE score at least 264; within 5 yrs before application; MPRE 80 no earlier than 2 yrs before sitting for UBE; filing fee $500; ABA school (unless waived), dean's affidavit, transcript; C&F; good standing; Indiana Law Course within 6 months of admission","other":"Business counsel license (annual renewal $50; rule number not confirmed); military spouse (Rule 6, includes physical residence, MPRE, 6-month provisional admission); Temporary License (Rule 6.1); Pro Bono Publico License (Rule 6.2)","phv_rule":"Ind. Admis. Disc. R. 3, Section 2 (temporary admission on petition)","phv_lc":"Yes. Indiana bar member must appear and agree to act as co-counsel, sign all briefs and pleadings, joint responsibility","phv_limits":"Applicant must not be Indiana resident, regularly employed in Indiana, or regularly engaged in business/professional activities in the state; good cause showing required (e.g., special expertise, existing client relationship, lack of local expertise, foreign law). No numerical cap found","phv_fee":"$300 case-specific registration fee, nonrefundable if denied; each attorney in a firm pays separately","phv_proc":"Verified petition co-signed by local counsel; certificate of good standing within 30 days; proof of fee payment with temporary admission number from Executive Director","urls":["https://rules.incourts.gov/Content/admission-discipline/rule6/current.htm","https://rules.incourts.gov/Content/admission-discipline/rule3/current.htm","https://rules.incourts.gov/Content/admission-discipline/rule17-1/current.htm","https://rules.incourts.gov/Content/admission-discipline/default.htm"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-02","yrs":"at least three of the five years immediately preceding the date of application, at least 1,000 hours per year","recip_states":"","aom_fee":"$875","ube_min":"264","ube_win":"within five years preceding the date of application","mpre":"scaled score of 80 on the MPRE no earlier than two years before the applicant sat for the UBE","foreign":"Person admitted in a foreign country may be granted a business counsel license","milspouse":"Board may waive minimum practice requirement for military spouse admitted in another state whose spouse is subject to military transfer to Indiana for active duty","q":[["On motion","(a) The applicant has actively engaged in the practice of law for a period of at least three of the five years immediately preceding the date of application.","https://rules.incourts.gov/Content/admission-discipline/rule6/current.htm"],["UBE transfer","achieved a scaled score of at least 264 may be admitted to the Indiana bar if the applicant satisfies the following conditions: (a) The scaled score was attained on a UBE administered within five years preceding the date of application;","https://rules.incourts.gov/Content/admission-discipline/rule17-1/current.htm"],["Other routes","Section 2. Business Counsel License A person who establishes an office or other systematic and continuous presence in Indiana for the purpose of accepting or continuing employment","https://rules.incourts.gov/Content/admission-discipline/rule6/current.htm"],["Pro hac vice rule","Section 2. Temporary Admission on Petition. (a) Requirements for Temporary Admission on Petition.","https://rules.incourts.gov/Content/admission-discipline/rule3/current.htm"],["Local counsel","(1) A member of the bar of this state has appeared and agreed to act as co- counsel.","https://rules.incourts.gov/Content/admission-discipline/rule3/current.htm"],["Pro hac vice fee","a case specific registration fee of $300, accompanied by a copy of the Verified Petition for Temporary Admission that the attorney intends to file pursuant to subdivision (4) below.","https://rules.incourts.gov/Content/admission-discipline/rule3/current.htm"],["On-motion fee","The applicant shall submit their application accompanied by a fee of $875 in accordance with procedures established by the Board.","https://rules.incourts.gov/Content/admission-discipline/rule6/current.htm"],["Years of practice","The applicant has actively engaged in the practice of law for a period of at least three of the five years immediately preceding the date of application.","https://rules.incourts.gov/Content/admission-discipline/rule6/current.htm"],["UBE minimum score","An applicant who has taken the UBE in a jurisdiction other than Indiana and achieved a scaled score of at least 264 may be admitted to the Indiana bar if the applicant satisfies the following conditions:","https://rules.incourts.gov/Content/admission-discipline/rule17-1/current.htm"],["UBE score window","(a) The scaled score was attained on a UBE administered within five years preceding the date of application;","https://rules.incourts.gov/Content/admission-discipline/rule17-1/current.htm"],["MPRE","(b) The applicant received a scaled score of 80 on the MPRE no earlier than two years before the applicant sat for the UBE on which the applicant achieved a scaled score of 264;","https://rules.incourts.gov/Content/admission-discipline/rule17-1/current.htm"],["Foreign attorneys","(a) is admitted to practice law in the highest court of law in any other state or in a foreign country and fulfills the requirements set forth in Rule 5(1)(a);","https://rules.incourts.gov/Content/admission-discipline/rule6/current.htm"],["Military spouse","The Board may waive the minimum practice requirement in Section 1 for an applicant admitted to practice law in the highest court of law in any other state","https://rules.incourts.gov/Content/admission-discipline/rule6/current.htm"]],"slug":"indiana"},{"id":"Iowa","aom":"yes","aom_req":"5 of last 7 yrs, min. 1,000 hrs/yr; any U.S. jurisdiction; no reciprocity requirement","aom_note":"No reciprocity condition found","aom_rule":"Iowa Ct. R. 31.12 (and 31.13)","ube":"Accepted under Rule 31.4: Legacy UBE 266 or above (on/before 7/1/2026), 260 or above (after 7/1/2026); NextGen UBE 610; within 2 yrs of exam, or up to 5 yrs if regularly practiced 2 of last 3 yrs; MPRE 80; fee $900; ABA JD/LLB; no prior denial on C&F grounds; NCBE transfer within 3 months of filing; 1 yr after notice to complete requirements and take oath","other":"In-House Counsel Registration, International Legal Consultants, Military Spouse and Servicemember Admission, Admission on Motion","phv_rule":"Iowa Ct. R. 31.14","phv_lc":"Yes. In-state lawyer must appear in the proceeding, actively participate, accept service, remain responsible","phv_limits":"Not more than 5 proceedings in 2 years without good cause; separate application per case","phv_fee":"$250 to Client Security Trust Fund (valid 5 yrs)","phv_proc":"Verified application filed with court, served on parties; discloses discipline history, prior PHV denials, contempt sanctions; names in-state lawyer with ID number; register with OPR","urls":["https://www.iowacourts.gov/opr/attorneys/admissions","https://www.courtrules.net/iowa/iowa-bar-admission/rule-31-12","https://www.courtrules.net/iowa/iowa-bar-admission/rule-31-14","https://www.courtrules.net/iowa/iowa-bar-admission/rule-31-4","https://www.courtrules.net/iowa/iowa-bar-admission"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-02","yrs":"At least 5 of the last 7 years; at least 1000 hours per year","recip_states":"","aom_fee":"$900 nonrefundable administrative fee","ube_min":"266 or above (Legacy exam on/before July 1, 2026); 260 or above (Legacy exam after July 1, 2026); 610 or above (NextGen)","ube_win":"Within 2 years preceding transfer application; up to 5 years for attorney applicants with practice","mpre":"Scaled score of at least 80; no recency period stated","foreign":"Yes, foreign legal consultants may be licensed under Rule 31.18; license superseded upon bar admission","milspouse":"Yes, Military Spouse and Servicemember Admission listed as admission type","q":[["On motion","has regularly engaged in the practice of law for at least five of the last seven years immediately preceding the date of the application; and still holds a license.","https://www.courtrules.net/iowa/iowa-bar-admission/rule-31-12"],["On-motion rule","Rules 31.12-31.13 . Admission without examination of a lawyer licensed to practice law in another state.","https://www.iowacourts.gov/opr/attorneys/admissions"],["UBE transfer","(1) 266 or above in the case of a Legacy UBE score from an examination administered on or before July 1, 2026, (2) 260 or above in the case of a Legacy UBE score from an examination administered after July 1, 2026, or (3) 610 or above in the case of a NextGen UBE score.","https://www.courtrules.net/iowa/iowa-bar-admission/rule-31-4"],["Other routes","Admission on Motion In-House Counsel Registration International Legal Consultants Pro Hac Vice Applications Military Spouse and Servicemember Admission","https://www.iowacourts.gov/opr/attorneys/admissions"],["Local counsel","A court of this state may, in its discretion, admit an eligible out-of-state lawyer, who is retained to appear as attorney of record in a particular proceeding, only if the out-of-state lawyer appears with an in-state lawyer in that proceeding.","https://www.courtrules.net/iowa/iowa-bar-admission/rule-31-14"],["phv_limits","The out-of-state lawyer has appeared pro hac vice in this state in five proceedings within the preceding two years, unless the out-of-state lawyer can show good cause exists for admission.","https://www.courtrules.net/iowa/iowa-bar-admission/rule-31-14"],["Pro hac vice fee","must first register with the office of professional regulation and pay a fee of $250 to the client security trust fund.","https://www.courtrules.net/iowa/iowa-bar-admission/rule-31-14"],["On-motion fee","The applicant must pay a nonrefundable administrative fee of $900 to the office of professional regulation at the time of filing the application.","https://www.courtrules.net/iowa/iowa-bar-admission/rule-31-12"],["Years of practice","has regularly engaged in the practice of law for at least five of the last seven years immediately preceding the date of the application; and still holds a license. For the purposes of this rule, “regularly engaged in the practice of law” means the applicant has practiced law for at least 1000 hours in that year.","https://www.courtrules.net/iowa/iowa-bar-admission/rule-31-12"],["UBE score window","Any applicant may transfer a qualifying UBE score without a showing of prior legal practice if the score was from a UBE administered within two years immediately preceding the transfer application filing date.","https://www.courtrules.net/iowa/iowa-bar-admission/rule-31-4"],["MPRE","The applicant has earned a scaled score of at least 80 on the MPRE administered by the NCBE.","https://www.courtrules.net/iowa/iowa-bar-admission/rule-31-4"],["Foreign attorneys","If a person licensed as a foreign legal consultant under this rule is subsequently admitted as a member of the bar of this state under the rules governing admission, that person’s foreign legal consultant license will be deemed superseded","https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/ACO/CourtRulesChapter/07-31-2025.31.pdf"],["Military spouse","Military Spouse and Servicemember Admission","https://www.iowacourts.gov/opr/attorneys/admissions"]],"slug":"iowa"},{"id":"Kansas","aom":"yes","aom_req":"Must have been admitted by examination elsewhere, hold active license, be eligible under Rule 708, never suspended/disbarred/loss of license, and lawfully engaged in active practice for five of seven years preceding application","aom_note":"","aom_rule":"Kan. Sup. Ct. R. 719","ube":"Accepted via score transfer; minimum UBE score 266; exam within 60 months of application; MPRE 80 required","other":"Temporary Permit to Practice Law (Rule 718); Restricted License for Military Spouse (Rule 720); Restricted License to Provide Legal Services for a Single Employer (Rule 721)","phv_rule":"Kan. Sup. Ct. R. 116","phv_lc":"Yes. Kansas attorney regularly practicing in Kansas, in good standing; must actively participate, sign all documents, attend court appearances, depositions and mediations","phv_limits":"Admission for a particular case only; separate motion per case; ICWA exception for tribal attorneys","phv_fee":"$100 nonrefundable (waivable for government or indigent representation)","phv_proc":"Kansas attorney files motion with verified application of out-of-state attorney, no later than date out-of-state attorney files pleading or appears; statement of good standing in each bar; disclosure of prior discipline/pending actions","urls":["https://kscourts.gov/Rules-Orders/Rules/Admission-Pro-Hac-Vice-of-Out-of-State-Attorney","https://www.courtrules.net/kansas/kansas-attorney-admission","https://www.courtrules.net/kansas/kansas-attorney-admission/rule-719","https://www.courtrules.net/kansas/kansas-attorney-admission/rule-717"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-05","yrs":"has lawfully engaged in the active practice of law for five of the seven years immediately preceding the date of the application","recip_states":"","aom_fee":"$1,250 (Rule 719 reciprocity)","ube_min":"266","ube_win":"within 60 months of the date the applicant submitted the application for admission to the Kansas bar","mpre":"minimum score of 80 on the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination","foreign":"","milspouse":"Restricted License for Military Spouse","q":[["On motion","(5) has lawfully engaged in the active practice of law for five of the seven years immediately preceding the date of the application.","https://www.courtrules.net/kansas/kansas-attorney-admission/rule-719"],["On-motion rule","Rule 719 Admission to the Bar Without Examination","https://www.courtrules.net/kansas/kansas-attorney-admission/rule-719"],["UBE transfer","The minimum passing UBE score accepted for admission in Kansas is 266.","https://www.courtrules.net/kansas/kansas-attorney-admission/rule-717"],["Other routes","Rule 720 Restricted License for Military Spouse Rule 721 Restricted License to Provide Legal Services for a Single Employer","https://www.courtrules.net/kansas/kansas-attorney-admission"],["Pro hac vice rule","Rule 116: Admission Pro Hac Vice of Out-of-State Attorney","https://kscourts.gov/Rules-Orders/Rules/Admission-Pro-Hac-Vice-of-Out-of-State-Attorney"],["Local counsel","(3) associates with a Kansas attorney of record in the case who is registered as active under Supreme Court Rule 206 and is in good standing under the Supreme Court Rules.","https://kscourts.gov/Rules-Orders/Rules/Admission-Pro-Hac-Vice-of-Out-of-State-Attorney"],["Pro hac vice fee","The attorney must submit a nonrefundable fee of $300, payable to the clerk of the district court, with each motion for admission pro hac vice.","https://kscourts.gov/Rules-Orders/Rules/Admission-Pro-Hac-Vice-of-Out-of-State-Attorney"],["UBE score window","(1) achieves a minimum passing score as stated in subsection (b) on an examination that occurred within 60 months of the date the applicant submitted the application for admission to the Kansas bar;","https://www.courtrules.net/kansas/kansas-attorney-admission/rule-717"],["MPRE","(3) achieves a minimum score of 80 on the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination and ensures that the National Conference of Bar Examiners or the testing jurisdiction provides the score to the Attorney Admissions office;","https://www.courtrules.net/kansas/kansas-attorney-admission/rule-717"],["Military spouse","Rule 720 Restricted License for Military Spouse","https://www.courtrules.net/kansas/kansas-attorney-admission"]],"slug":"kansas"},{"id":"Kentucky","aom":"reciprocal only","aom_req":"Admitted in another jurisdiction; active practice 5 of 7 yrs immediately preceding application (full-time ABA law school teaching counts) in a reciprocal jurisdiction; MPRE scaled score 80 (SCR 2.015); standard admission/C&F requirements; fee $1,500 nonrefundable","aom_note":"Applicant's jurisdiction must have rules no more restrictive than Kentucky's (VERBATIM: 'no more restrictive than the rules of this Commonwealth')","aom_rule":"Ky. SCR 2.110","ube":"Accepted under SCR 2.090: UBE 266 or higher in 5 or fewer attempts; obtained within 5 yrs of application; MPRE 80; good standing everywhere; no pending disciplinary complaints; C&F; fee $875 if score reported within 12 months, $1,200 if more than 12 months","other":"Limited certificate (SCR 2.111); defender/legal services/public attorney program (SCR 2.112); military spouse provisional admission (SCR 2.113)","phv_rule":"Ky. SCR 3.030(2)","phv_lc":"Yes. Must engage a KBA member as co-counsel whose presence is necessary at all trials and other times required by court","phv_limits":"No cap found; per-case fee","phv_fee":"$310 per case/per attorney plus $9.30 administrative processing fee","phv_proc":"Create KBA account, submit form online with payment, get permanent PHV ID and KBA certification letter; court may not grant motion without KBA certification of fee receipt (VERBATIM from KBA page); submit to Kentucky Supreme Court jurisdiction","urls":["https://www.kycourts.gov/Courts/Supreme-Court/Supreme%20Court%20Orders/202506.pdf","https://kybar.org/For-Members/Membership-Information-and-Requests/Pro-Hac-Vice-Certification"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-02","yrs":"five of the seven years next preceding filing","recip_states":"","aom_fee":"$1500.00","ube_min":"266","ube_win":"within five years of the date of application","mpre":"scaled score of at least 80, no recency stated","foreign":"","milspouse":"Yes - dependent spouse of active-duty service member on military orders stationed in Kentucky may be provisionally admitted","q":[["On motion","who has been engaged in the active practice of law as defined in SCR 3.020 and 3.022, in a jurisdiction which has reciprocity or comity with Kentucky, for five of the seven years next preceding the filing of an application","https://www.kycourts.gov/Courts/Supreme-Court/Supreme%20Court%20Orders/202506.pdf"],["On-motion rule","SCR 2.110 Admission without examination SCR 2.110 shall read:","https://www.kycourts.gov/Courts/Supreme-Court/Supreme%20Court%20Orders/202506.pdf"],["UBE transfer","(a) has earned a UBE score 266 or higher in five or fewer attempts on the UBE taken in any jurisdiction; (b) has earned the score required in subparagraph (2)(a) in an administration of the UBE that occurred within five years of the date of application for admission pursuant to this Rule;","https://www.kycourts.gov/Courts/Supreme-Court/Supreme%20Court%20Orders/202506.pdf"],["Other routes","SCR 2.112 Limited admission for attorney participants in a public defender, legal services programs, or office of a Commonwealth's or county attorney","https://www.kycourts.gov/Courts/Supreme-Court/Supreme%20Court%20Orders/202506.pdf"],["Pro hac vice rule","Please review Supreme Court Rule 3.030 before submitting your form.","https://kybar.org/For-Members/Membership-Information-and-Requests/Pro-Hac-Vice-Certification"],["Local counsel","and engages a member of the association as co-counsel, whose presence shall be necessary at all trials and at other times when required by the court.","https://kybar.org/For-Members/Membership-Information-and-Requests/Pro-Hac-Vice-Certification"],["Pro hac vice fee","submit the form online with a debit or credit card with the per case/per attorney fee of $310 plus an administrative processing fee of $9.30","https://kybar.org/For-Members/Membership-Information-and-Requests/Pro-Hac-Vice-Certification"],["On-motion fee","such information as shall be requested thereon accompanied by a fee of $1500.00, no part of which shall be refunded.","https://www.kycourts.gov/Courts/Supreme-Court/Supreme%20Court%20Orders/202506.pdf"],["Years of practice","for five of the seven years next preceding the filing of an application may be admitted to the Bar of this Commonwealth without examination","https://www.kycourts.gov/Courts/Supreme-Court/Supreme%20Court%20Orders/202506.pdf"],["On-motion fee","accompanied by a fee of $1500.00, no part of which shall be refunded.","https://www.kycourts.gov/Courts/Supreme-Court/Supreme%20Court%20Orders/202506.pdf"],["UBE minimum score","(a) has earned a UBE score 266 or higher in five or fewer attempts on the UBE taken in any jurisdiction;","https://www.kycourts.gov/Courts/Supreme-Court/Supreme%20Court%20Orders/202506.pdf"],["UBE score window","(b) has earned the score required in subparagraph (2)(a) in an administration of the UBE that occurred within five years of the date of application for admission pursuant to this Rule;","https://www.kycourts.gov/Courts/Supreme-Court/Supreme%20Court%20Orders/202506.pdf"],["MPRE","(1) No person shall be eligible for admission to the Kentucky Bar until that person has first passed the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) administered by the National Conference of Bar Examiners by attaining a scaled score thereon of at least 80.","https://www.kycourts.gov/Courts/Supreme-Court/Supreme%20Court%20Orders/202506.pdf"],["Military spouse","(g) is the dependent spouse of an active-duty service member of the United States Uniformed Services as defined by the Department of Defense","https://www.kycourts.gov/Courts/Supreme-Court/Supreme%20Court%20Orders/202506.pdf"]],"slug":"kentucky"},{"id":"Louisiana","aom":"no","aom_req":"No admission on motion. Must pass LA bar exam (jurisdiction-drafted, not UBE); ABA JD; MPRE min 80 (NCBE chart).","aom_note":"Rule XVII Sec. 11 VERBATIM (via lalegalethics.org quoting rule): \"No person shall be admitted to the Bar of this state based solely upon the fact that such person is admitted to the Bar of another state or because the laws of another state would grant admission to a member of the Bar of this state.\"","aom_rule":"La. Sup. Ct. Rule XVII (Sec. 3, Sec. 11)","ube":"No. Louisiana does not administer or accept UBE scores (NCBE chart: jurisdiction-drafted exam).","other":"Limited renewable 4-year in-house counsel license for out-of-state attorneys exclusively employed by corporation/subsidiaries/affiliates/association","phv_rule":"La. Sup. Ct. Rule XVII, Sec. 13","phv_lc":"Yes. Must associate with Louisiana-licensed attorney, who remains responsible to client and files ex parte motion.","phv_limits":"Court may deny if frequent appearances constitute regular practice; motion not entertained within 30 days of scheduled trial/hearing absent extraordinary circumstances; temporary-presence/residency concern (applicant should neither reside nor be regularly employed in LA per secondary summary).","phv_fee":"$450 to Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (2015 rule text; LSBA Bar Journal June/July 2023 still states $450; Beck Redden 2021 summary said $250, likely outdated); waived for pro bono/indigent criminal-habeas. Court filing fees extra.","phv_proc":"Verified Application for Pro Hac Vice Admission filed with Disciplinary Board (signed by both lawyers) + fee; Disciplinary Counsel approves/disapproves; in-state attorney then files written ex parte motion attaching Disciplinary Counsel letter; serve on all parties.","urls":["https://www.ladb.org/docs/Publication/PHV-Rule-07012015.pdf","https://www.lsba.org/documents/publications/BarJournal/Feature1-Brett-June-July-2023.pdf","https://www.ncbex.org/jurisdictions/LA","https://lalegalethics.org/louisianas-restrictive-reciprocal-admission-rule-like-constitutional/","https://beckredden.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/REQUIREMENTS-FOR-PRACTICING-LAW-IN_TGanucheau0.pdf"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-02","yrs":"","recip_states":"NONE: stated in the source documents","aom_fee":"","ube_min":"","ube_win":"","mpre":"80","foreign":"Yes - graduate of law school not located in the United States or its territories must submit application for equivalency determination in accordance with Section 6 Rule XVII","milspouse":"","q":[["On motion","No person shall be admitted to the Bar of this state based solely upon the fact that such person is admitted to the Bar of another state or because the laws of another state would grant admission to a member of the Bar of this state.","https://lalegalethics.org/louisianas-restrictive-reciprocal-admission-rule-like-constitutional/"],["UBE transfer","Accepts Legacy UBE Score -->No Accepts NextGen UBE Score -->No","https://www.ncbex.org/jurisdictions/LA"],["Other routes","Louisiana law allows in-house c ounsel to apply for a renewable 14 limited 4-year license if: (1) the attorney is admitted in another state; and (2) is exclusively employed in Louisiana by a corporation, its subsidiaries or affiliates, an association, and/or a busin ess whose activity is not practicing law.","https://beckredden.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/REQUIREMENTS-FOR-PRACTICING-LAW-IN_TGanucheau0.pdf"],["Pro hac vice rule","In 2004, the Louisiana Supreme Court adopted Supreme Court Rule XVII § 13, which sets forth the re- quirements for pro hac vice admission in Louisiana’s state courts.","https://www.lsba.org/documents/publications/BarJournal/Feature1-Brett-June-July-2023.pdf"],["Local counsel","The Rule requires the out-of-state attorney to first file an “Application for Pro Hac Vice Admission” with the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board, verified by both the out-of-state attorney and in-state attorney with whom he or she intends to associate","https://www.lsba.org/documents/publications/BarJournal/Feature1-Brett-June-July-2023.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee","along with a $450 application fee (which is specifically distinct from any court filing fees for the subsequent motion).","https://www.lsba.org/documents/publications/BarJournal/Feature1-Brett-June-July-2023.pdf"],["Foreign attorneys","If an applicant is a graduate of a law school that is not lo cated in the United States or its territories, such applicant must submit an application for an equivalency determin ation in accordance with Section 6 Rule XVII of the Louisiana Supreme Court.","https://beckredden.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/REQUIREMENTS-FOR-PRACTICING-LAW-IN_TGanucheau0.pdf"]],"slug":"louisiana"},{"id":"Maine","aom":"yes","aom_req":"3 of 5 years immediately preceding motion in active practice; JD/LLB from ABA-approved school; MPRE (min 80 per NCBE) completed before filing; admitted and in good standing elsewhere; character & fitness; 15 CLE hours in Maine practice and procedure within 1 year; fee $1,000 plus NCBE character fee $105-$550. Residency/intent: not addressed.","aom_note":"None stated; any US state/territory/DC.","aom_rule":"Maine Bar Admission Rule 11A","ube":"Accepts UBE transfer; NCBE chart: legacy 270, NextGen 620, score max age 3 years (secondary; Maine UBE-transfer page not retrieved). No Maine-specific course/exam found.","other":"Not found in pages reviewed (Maine Bar Rule 5.5 permits temporary multijurisdictional practice with local counsel association). House counsel/military spouse: NOT FOUND.","phv_rule":"Me. R. Civ. P. 89(b); 4 M.R.S. 802","phv_lc":"Yes. VERBATIM: \"An attorney so permitted to practice in a particular action shall at all times be associated in such action with a member of the bar of this state\"; Maine bar member submits motion.","phv_limits":"Limited to that action; court may revoke for good cause; discretionary; visiting attorneys cannot file limited appearances. No numeric cap found.","phv_fee":"$600 per Board of Overseers page (confirm amount/payee).","phv_proc":"Local counsel files motion; fee to Board of Overseers; applicant must be member in good standing of another state or DC bar.","urls":["https://mainebarexaminers.org/reciprocal-admission/qualifications/","https://mainebarexaminers.org/faq/","https://www.mebaroverseers.org/attorney_services/registration/pro_hac_vice_admission.html","https://mebaroverseers.org/regulation/bar_rules.html?id=88251","https://www.ncbex.org/jurisdictions/ME"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-02","yrs":"3 of past 5","recip_states":"NONE: stated in the source documents","aom_fee":"$1,000.00","ube_min":"270","ube_win":"3 years","mpre":"80, within 15 years prior to application","foreign":"Yes - foreign law graduates with equivalent education must have been admitted in that country or by US examination and in active practice for at least three years to be eligible to sit for Maine bar","milspouse":"","q":[["On motion","Number of Years of Practice Required 3 of past 5","https://www.ncbex.org/jurisdictions/ME"],["On-motion rule","Applications for Admission by Motion pursuant to Maine Bar Admission Rule 11A","https://mainebarexaminers.org/faq/"],["UBE transfer","Accepts Legacy UBE Score -->Yes Minimum Legacy UBE Score 270 Accepts NextGen UBE Score -->Yes Minimum NextGen UBE Score 620 Date First Acceptance NextGen UBE Score July 2026 Maximum Score Age 3 years","https://www.ncbex.org/jurisdictions/ME"],["Pro hac vice rule","Title 4, § 802 of the Maine Revised Statutes and Rule 89(b) of the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure (PDF) provide the rules regarding admission for attorneys licensed in other jurisdictions who are seeking pro hac vice admission.","https://www.mebaroverseers.org/attorney_services/registration/pro_hac_vice_admission.html"],["Local counsel","An attorney so permitted to practice in a particular action shall at all times be associated in such action with a member of the bar of this state","https://www.mebaroverseers.org/attorney_services/registration/pro_hac_vice_admission.html"],["Pro hac vice fee","The fee is $600 for pro hac vice appearnce fee is $600.","https://www.mebaroverseers.org/attorney_services/registration/pro_hac_vice_admission.html"],["On-motion fee","Applications for Admission by Motion pursuant to Maine Bar Admission Rule 11A must be accompanied by a fee of $1,000.00","https://mainebarexaminers.org/faq/"],["On-motion fee","Applications for Admission by Motion pursuant to Maine Bar Admission Rule 11A must be accompanied by a fee of $1,000.00, plus a fee of $105-$550","https://mainebarexaminers.org/faq/"],["MPRE","The minimum required score on the MPRE is a scaled score of 80. Under Maine Bar Admission Rule 11, bar exam applicants must have taken and obtained a passing score on the MPRE within 15 years prior to the date on which the application is filed.","https://mainebarexaminers.org/faq/"],["Foreign attorneys","must have been admitted to practice in that country or by examination in one or more jurisdictions within the United States AND has been in active practice in a jurisdiction in which applicant is licensed for at least three years","https://mainebarexaminers.org/faq/"]],"slug":"maine"},{"id":"Maryland","aom":"yes","aom_req":"Admission Without Examination (OSA): practiced 3 of most recent 5 years or more than 10 years overall (authorized practice, law teaching, or judging); currently admitted in good standing in a state and passed a bar exam (or ABA diploma privilege); MPRE 85 at any time; character and fitness; petition fee $700 + NCBE character investigation $550 (total $1,250). Residency: none found.","aom_note":"No reciprocity condition; any state bar.","aom_rule":"Md. Rules 19-215, 19-216 (with 19-212, 19-213), eff. Mar. 1, 2019","ube":"Yes. UBE transfer: legacy 266 / NextGen 616, earned within 3 years preceding filing; Maryland Law Component (written outlines + online quiz) required; MPRE 85 (any time if admitted elsewhere); Notice of Intent fee $400, Character Questionnaire $350.","other":"Military spouse attorney authorization (2-year, supervised) and low-income legal services authorization (Rules 19-215/19-216 per old rules PDF, numbering may differ); no corporate counsel provision found in the old PDF (secondary/outdated). Current rule numbers NOT verified.","phv_rule":"Md. Rule 19-217 (special admission of out-of-state attorneys)","phv_lc":"Yes. Out-of-state attorney may act only as co-counsel with Maryland-admitted attorney of record; must be accompanied by Maryland attorney unless court waives presence.","phv_limits":"Limited to the action as co-counsel; no numeric cap found.","phv_fee":"","phv_proc":"Maryland bar member files written motion with court (form in Appendix 19-A), certifies service on parties/agency; clerk forwards order to State Court Administrator.","urls":["https://mdcourts.gov/ble/admissionubetransfer","https://mdcourts.gov/ble/admissionwithoutexam","https://www.courts.state.md.us/ble/mpre","https://www.mdcourts.gov/sites/default/files/import/ble/pdfs/rulesoftheboard.pdf","https://baradmit.com/maryland-law-on-bar-admissions/admission-procedure/rule-19-217-special-admission-of-out-of-state-attorneys-pro-hac-vice","https://www.ncbex.org/jurisdictions/MD"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-02","yrs":"3 of the most recent 5 years or for more than 10 years overall","recip_states":"","aom_fee":"$700","ube_min":"scaled score of 266 on Legacy UBE or score of 616 on NextGen UBE","ube_win":"within the 3 years preceding the filing of a Notice of Intent to Transfer a Qualifying UBE Score","mpre":"scaled score of 85 or greater earned at any time, so long as score can be officially reported","foreign":"Waiver available for applicants who completed first legal degree in non-U.S. jurisdiction and completed LLM at ABA-approved U.S. law school","milspouse":"Special authorization for military spouse attorneys available under Rule 19-216","q":[["On motion","Having accumulated the professional experience required by Rule 19-215(b) by working for 3 of the most recent 5 years or for more than 10 years overall in","https://mdcourts.gov/ble/admissionwithoutexam"],["On-motion rule","Admission without examination will be governed by Maryland Rules 19-215 and 19-216 (effective March 1, 2019).","https://mdcourts.gov/ble/admissionwithoutexam"],["UBE transfer","A qualifying UBE score is a scaled score of 266 earned by an applicant on an administration of the Legacy UBE or a score of 616 on the NextGen UBE given in another UBE State within the 3 years preceding the filing of a Notice of Intent to Transfer a Qualifying UBE Score pursuant to Rule 19-207.","https://mdcourts.gov/ble/admissionubetransfer"],["Other routes","Rule 19-215. SPECIAL AUTHORIZATION FOR OUT-OF-STATE ATTORNEYS AFFILIATED WITH PROGRAMS PROVIDING LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS Rule 19-216. SPECIAL AUTHORIZATION FOR MILITARY SPOUSE ATTORNEYS Rule 19-217. LEGAL ASSISTANCE BY LAW STUDENTS","https://www.mdcourts.gov/sites/default/files/rules/supporting/178title19chapters100x300.pdf"],["Pro hac vice rule","Rule 19-217. Special Admission of Out-of-State Attorneys Pro Hac Vice.","https://baradmit.com/maryland-law-on-bar-admissions/admission-procedure/rule-19-217-special-admission-of-out-of-state-attorneys-pro-hac-vice"],["Local counsel","An attorney specially admitted pursuant to this Rule may act only as co-­counsel for a party represented by an attorney of record in the action who is admitted to practice in this State.","https://baradmit.com/maryland-law-on-bar-admissions/admission-procedure/rule-19-217-special-admission-of-out-of-state-attorneys-pro-hac-vice"],["phv_limits","the Committee has not recommended a numerical limitation on the number of special admissions to be allowed any out-of-state attorney.","https://baradmit.com/maryland-law-on-bar-admissions/admission-procedure/rule-19-217-special-admission-of-out-of-state-attorneys-pro-hac-vice"],["On-motion fee","A petition filed pursuant to Rule 19-215 shall be accompanied by a fee of $700","https://www.mdcourts.gov/sites/default/files/import/ble/pdfs/rulesoftheboard.pdf"],["UBE minimum score","A qualifying UBE score is a scaled score of 266 earned by an applicant on an administration of the Legacy UBE or a score of 616 on the NextGen UBE given in another UBE State","https://mdcourts.gov/ble/admissionubetransfer"],["UBE score window","given in another UBE State within the 3 years preceding the filing of a Notice of Intent to Transfer a Qualifying UBE Score pursuant to Rule 19-207.","https://mdcourts.gov/ble/admissionubetransfer"],["MPRE","Board Rule 6 establishes the qualifying MPRE score as a scaled score of 85 or greater earned at any time, so long as the score can be officially reported to SBLE by NCBE","https://mdcourts.gov/ble/admissionwithoutexam"],["Foreign attorneys","Waivers of this requirement may be available to applicants who are admitted to the Bar of another U.S. jurisdiction OR who completed their first legal degree in a non-U.S. jurisdiction and completed an additional legal degree (LLM) at an ABA-approved U.S. law school.","https://mdcourts.gov/ble/admissionubetransfer"],["Military spouse","Rule 19-216. SPECIAL AUTHORIZATION FOR MILITARY SPOUSE ATTORNEYS","https://www.mdcourts.gov/sites/default/files/rules/supporting/178title19chapters100x300.pdf"]],"slug":"maryland"},{"id":"Massachusetts","aom":"yes","aom_req":"Must have been actively engaged in practice or teaching of law for minimum of five of seven years immediately preceding filing","aom_note":"None; any US state/district/territory highest court admission.","aom_rule":"Mass. S.J.C. Rule 3:01, Sec. 6 (BBE Rules)","ube":"Yes. UBE 270 or greater, earned within last 5 years (VERBATIM from mass.gov: \"A UBE score of 270 or greater from a prior exam administration taken within the last 5 years will be acceptable\"); MPRE 85; ABA JD. Massachusetts Law Component Exam is required of all applicants per rules text (UBE page lists no additional course).","other":"Military spouse attorneys may petition for Admission by Motion","phv_rule":"G.L. c. 221, Sec. 46A; S.J.C. Rule 3:15 (fee); case law DiLuzio v. United Elec., 391 Mass. 211 (1984)","phv_lc":"Yes. Motion must be filed by Massachusetts bar member (local counsel), who stays associated with the case.","phv_limits":"Individual lawyers only, not firms; court discretion; no numeric cap or residency bar found.","phv_fee":"$355 per case in Superior, Land, and appellate courts; $101 per case in all other courts; paid to Board of Bar Overseers; non-refundable; waived for pro bono for indigent client; one fee covers removal/appeal.","phv_proc":"Pay fee to BBO (form + check/money order, or online per rule) before motion; BBO acknowledgment within about 7 days; local counsel's motion avers payment or attaches acknowledgment.","urls":["https://www.mass.gov/info-details/eligibility-for-admission-by-motion","https://www.mass.gov/info-details/eligibility-for-admission-by-transfer-of-ube-score","https://www.mass.gov/supreme-judicial-court-rules/supreme-judicial-court-rule-315-pro-hac-vice-registration-fee","https://www.mass.gov/info-details/pro-hac-vice-procedures","https://bbopublic.massbbo.org/web/f/prohacvicefaq.pdf","https://www.mass.gov/doc/supreme-judicial-court-rule-301-and-the-rules-of-the-board-of-bar-examiners/download","https://www.ncbex.org/jurisdictions/MA"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-05","yrs":"5 out of the past 7 years immediately preceding filing; admitted at least 5 years","recip_states":"NONE: stated in the source documents","aom_fee":"$1,015 petition filing fee (NCBE character report extra; amount not stated)","ube_min":"270","ube_win":"within 5 years","mpre":"85; recency not stated","foreign":"Yes - foreign law school graduates may petition for admission by motion upon obtaining prior determination of educational sufficiency from the BBE","milspouse":"Yes - BBE welcomes inquiries and petitions for Admission by Motion from military spouse attorneys","q":[["On motion","The BBE requires proof that you have been actively engaged in the practice of law for a minimum of five of the seven years in any state, district, or territory of the United States immediately preceding the filing of the petition.","https://www.mass.gov/info-details/eligibility-for-admission-by-motion"],["On-motion rule","Supreme Judicial Court Rule 3:01, § 6 and the Rules of the Board of Bar Examiners detail the requirements for Admission by Motion","https://www.mass.gov/info-details/eligibility-for-admission-by-motion"],["UBE transfer","A UBE score of 270 or greater from a prior exam administration taken within the last 5 years will be acceptable.","https://www.mass.gov/info-details/eligibility-for-admission-by-transfer-of-ube-score"],["Other routes","Military Spouses Seeking Admission by Motion The BBE welcomes inquiries and petitions for Admission by Motion from attorney spouses of service members in the United States Uniformed Services.","https://www.mass.gov/info-details/eligibility-for-admission-by-motion"],["Pro hac vice rule","Supreme Judicial Court Rule 3:15: Pro hac vice registration fee","https://www.mass.gov/supreme-judicial-court-rules/supreme-judicial-court-rule-315-pro-hac-vice-registration-fee"],["Local counsel","The motion to admit out-of-state counsel pro hac vice must be filed by a member of the Massachusetts bar (“local counsel”), not by the out-of-state attorney directly.","https://www.mass.gov/info-details/pro-hac-vice-procedures"],["Pro hac vice fee","shall pay a non-refundable pro hac vice registration fee of $355 per case to the Board of Bar Overseers (Board), except when the attorney is providing pro bono publico legal assistance to an indigent client.","https://www.mass.gov/supreme-judicial-court-rules/supreme-judicial-court-rule-315-pro-hac-vice-registration-fee"],["Years of practice","shall have engaged in the active practice or teaching of law in a state, district or territory of the United States for five out of the past seven years immediately preceding the filing of the petition for admission by motion.","https://www.mass.gov/doc/supreme-judicial-court-rule-301-and-the-rules-of-the-board-of-bar-examiners/download"],["UBE score window","The UBE score must be taken at an exam within 5 years","https://www.mass.gov/info-details/eligibility-for-admission-by-transfer-of-ube-score"],["MPRE","You must have taken the MPRE and passed with a scaled score of 85 or higher","https://www.mass.gov/info-details/eligibility-for-admission-by-transfer-of-ube-score"],["Foreign attorneys","Graduates of law schools in foreign countries may be permitted to petition for admission by motion upon obtaining a prior determination of their education sufficiency from the BBE.","https://www.mass.gov/info-details/eligibility-for-admission-by-motion"],["Military spouse","The BBE welcomes inquiries and petitions for Admission by Motion from attorney spouses of service members in the United States Uniformed Services.","https://www.mass.gov/info-details/eligibility-for-admission-by-motion"]],"slug":"massachusetts"},{"id":"Michigan","aom":"yes","aom_req":"3 of the 5 years preceding application actively practiced law as principal business or occupation in jurisdiction where admitted","aom_note":"None stated.","aom_rule":"Mich. Board of Law Examiners Rule 5 (admission without examination)","ube":"Yes. UBE transfer (BLE Rule 4a): score meeting Board minimum (268 legacy per NCBE chart, secondary), earned within 3 years of Michigan exam; MPRE 85 (SBM brochure also mentions 75 for retakers/transferees, unresolved); NextGen minimum TBA.","other":"Special certificate for house counsel/institutional practice (BLE Rule 5(F)); military spouse temporary admission under Michigan statute (SBM brochure); special legal consultant for foreign lawyers.","phv_rule":"MCR 8.126","phv_lc":"Yes. A Michigan attorney must move for temporary admission and appear of record.","phv_limits":"No more than 5 cases in a 365-day period (MCR 8.126)","phv_fee":"$155 to State Bar of Michigan (MCR 8.126)","phv_proc":"Michigan attorney files motion with certificate of good standing (within 30 days), affidavit per MCR 8.126(C)(1)(b), disciplinary records, form motion; State Bar notifies court of 365-day count within 7 days; applicant emails admission order back to State Bar within 7 days.","urls":["https://www.michbar.org/professional/prohacvice","https://www.michbar.org/file/professional/pdfs/baradmissionsbrochure.pdf","https://www.courts.michigan.gov/499c97/siteassets/rules-instructions-administrative-orders/rules-for-the-board-of-law-examiners/rules-for-the-board-of-law-examiners.pdf","https://www.ncbex.org/jurisdictions/MI","https://barreciprocity.com/michigan-pro-hac-vice/"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-02","yrs":"3 of the 5 years preceding the application","recip_states":"","aom_fee":"$800","ube_min":"268","ube_win":"within 3 years","mpre":"85","foreign":"Yes - foreign-licensed attorneys may be licensed as special legal consultants to advise on law of foreign country of admission if they meet practice and residency requirements","milspouse":"Yes - military spouse lawyer licensed elsewhere who intends to practice in Michigan may be eligible for temporary admission under MCL 600.947 and 600.947a","q":[["On motion","have, after being licensed and for 3 of the 5 years preceding the application, (a) actively practiced law as a principal business or occupation in a jurisdiction where admitted","https://www.courts.michigan.gov/499c97/siteassets/rules-instructions-administrative-orders/rules-for-the-board-of-law-examiners/rules-for-the-board-of-law-examiners.pdf"],["UBE transfer","Accepts Legacy UBE Score -->Yes Minimum Legacy UBE Score 268 Accepts NextGen UBE Score TBA Minimum NextGen UBE Score TBA Date First Acceptance NextGen UBE Score TBA Maximum Score Age 3 years","https://www.ncbex.org/jurisdictions/MI"],["Other routes","A military spouse lawyer licensed to practice in another state of the United States, its territories, or the District of Columbia, who intends to practice law in Michigan, may be eligible for a temporary admission under MCL 600.947 and 600.947a.","https://www.michbar.org/file/professional/pdfs/baradmissionsbrochure.pdf"],["Pro hac vice rule","Michigan Court Rule 8.126 sets forth the process for foreign (out-of-state) attorneys to apply for temporary admission to practice in a Michigan court, administrative tribunal, or arbitration.","https://www.michbar.org/professional/prohacvice"],["Local counsel","A Michigan attorney must move for the temporary admission of the foreign attorney.","https://www.michbar.org/professional/prohacvice"],["phv_limits","Foreign attorneys may be admitted pro hac vice up to five times a year.","https://www.michbar.org/professional/prohacvice"],["Pro hac vice fee","The cost to apply for temporary admission is $155, however, that fee may be waived for certain applicants.","https://www.michbar.org/professional/prohacvice"],["On-motion fee","application for admission without examination, $800 plus the requisite fee for the National Conference of Bar Examiners’ character report.","https://www.courts.michigan.gov/499c97/siteassets/rules-instructions-administrative-orders/rules-for-the-board-of-law-examiners/rules-for-the-board-of-law-examiners.pdf"],["On-motion fee","(D) application for admission without examination, $800 plus the requisite fee for the National Conference of Bar Examiners’ character report.","https://www.courts.michigan.gov/499c97/siteassets/rules-instructions-administrative-orders/rules-for-the-board-of-law-examiners/rules-for-the-board-of-law-examiners.pdf"],["UBE score window","(2) The score that the individual elects to use was achieved on a uniform bar examination administered within the 3 years immediately preceding the uniform bar examination in this state for which the individual would otherwise sit","https://www.courts.michigan.gov/499c97/siteassets/rules-instructions-administrative-orders/rules-for-the-board-of-law-examiners/rules-for-the-board-of-law-examiners.pdf"],["Foreign attorneys","be admitted to practice in a foreign country and have actually practiced, and be in good standing, as an attorney or counselor at law or the equivalent in such foreign country for at least 3 of the 5 years immediately preceding the application","https://www.courts.michigan.gov/499c97/siteassets/rules-instructions-administrative-orders/rules-for-the-board-of-law-examiners/rules-for-the-board-of-law-examiners.pdf"]],"slug":"michigan"},{"id":"Minnesota","aom":"yes","aom_req":"Practicing law for at least 1000 hours per year for at least 36 of the past 60 months","aom_note":"None; practice in any jurisdiction.","aom_rule":"Minn. Rules for Admission to the Bar, Rule 7A (practice), 7B (MBE), 7C (UBE)","ube":"Yes (Rule 7C): legacy 260 / NextGen 620, within 36 months of the qualifying exam; applicant need not have passed in original jurisdiction. No Minnesota-specific course/exam mentioned on BLE page.","other":"Admission by Temporary License, Temporary House Counsel License, House Counsel License, License for Foreign Legal Consultants","phv_rule":"Minn. Gen. R. Prac. 5","phv_lc":"Yes. VERBATIM: \"The pleadings and other documents in the case are also signed by a lawyer who is and remains duly admitted to practice in the State of Minnesota.\" Minnesota counsel accepts service and attends hearings.","phv_limits":"Discretion liberally exercised; admission for duration of the case; court may revoke for rule violations; no numeric cap found.","phv_fee":"$450 to Minnesota Board of Law Examiners, waived only for pro bono for limited-means clients or government-entity lawyers (Rule 5.02(b)).","phv_proc":"Two steps: (1) online application at prohacvice.ble.mn.gov with certificate of good standing (generally within 90 days) and $450 via U.S. Bank, Board approval letter in 1-3 business days; (2) Minnesota lawyer moves district court with applicant's affidavit and Board letter, serving all parties.","urls":["https://ble.mn.gov/frequently-asked-questions/admission-on-motion/","https://ble.mn.gov/rules/","https://ble.mn.gov/pro-hac-vice/","https://www.revisor.mn.gov/court_rules/gp/id/5","https://ble.mn.gov/how-to-apply/","https://www.ncbex.org/jurisdictions/MN"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-05","yrs":"at least 1000 hours per year for at least 36 of the past 60 months","recip_states":"","aom_fee":"$1,250 (Rule 12F, rules effective Sept. 1, 2026)","ube_min":"260 or higher on the Legacy UBE or 620 or higher on the NextGen UBE","ube_win":"within 36 months of the date of the qualifying exam","mpre":"85 or higher","foreign":"Foreign-admitted attorneys may apply for Foreign Legal Consultant License under Rule 11","milspouse":"","q":[["On motion","If you have been practicing law for at least 1000 hours per year for at least 36 of the past 60 months, you may be eligible. See Rule 7A for additional requirements.","https://ble.mn.gov/frequently-asked-questions/admission-on-motion/"],["On-motion rule","These questions are for those applying on motion (Rule 7, 8, 9, 10, or 11).","https://ble.mn.gov/frequently-asked-questions/admission-on-motion/"],["UBE transfer","If you received a scaled score of 260 or higher on the Legacy UBE or a scaled score of 620 or higher on the NextGen UBE in the past 36 months, you may be eligible. See Rule 7C for additional requirements.","https://ble.mn.gov/frequently-asked-questions/admission-on-motion/"],["Other routes","8. Admission by Temporary License 9. Admission by Temporary House Counsel License 10. Admission by House Counsel License 11. License for Foreign Legal Consultants","https://ble.mn.gov/rules/"],["Pro hac vice rule","Before applying, the out-of-state lawyer should carefully review Rule 5 of the Rules of General Practice.","https://ble.mn.gov/pro-hac-vice/"],["Local counsel","(3) the pleadings and other documents in the case are also signed by a lawyer who is and remains duly admitted to practice in the State of Minnesota;","https://www.revisor.mn.gov/court_rules/gp/id/5"],["Pro hac vice fee","(2) the out-of-state lawyer pays a non-refundable fee of $450 to the Minnesota Board of Law Examiners;","https://www.revisor.mn.gov/court_rules/gp/id/5"],["Years of practice","If you have been practicing law for at least 1000 hours per year for at least 36 of the past 60 months, you may be eligible.","https://ble.mn.gov/frequently-asked-questions/admission-on-motion/"],["UBE minimum score","If you received a scaled score of 260 or higher on the Legacy UBE or a scaled score of 620 or higher on the NextGen UBE in the past 36 months, you may be eligible.","https://ble.mn.gov/frequently-asked-questions/admission-on-motion/"],["UBE score window","Rules 7B (MBE score) and 7C (UBE score): You must apply within 36 months of the date of the qualifying exam being used as the basis for admission.","https://ble.mn.gov/frequently-asked-questions/admission-on-motion/"],["MPRE","A scaled score of 85 or higher on the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE);","https://ble.mn.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BLE-Rules-10-1-21.pdf"],["Foreign attorneys","Foreign Legal Consultant License (Rule 11) Include the following with your application (all documents must be in English or accompanied by a duly authenticated English translation):","https://ble.mn.gov/how-to-apply/"]],"slug":"minnesota"},{"id":"Mississippi","aom":"reciprocal only","aom_req":"5 yrs active full-time general practice after admission in reciprocating jurisdiction(s); ABA JD; MPRE per reciprocating jurisdiction's own motion rule (NCBE lists MPRE 75 generally)","aom_note":"Home jurisdiction must grant similar privileges to MS lawyers; MS publishes reciprocal list","aom_rule":"Rule VI, Rules Governing Admission to the Mississippi Bar (secondary source)","ube":"Does not accept transferred legacy UBE scores; NextGen status TBA; accepts transferred MBE scores (NCBE)","other":"In-house counsel registration under Rule 5.5(d) for non-Mississippi licensed attorneys employed to render legal services with systematic presence in Mississippi","phv_rule":"Miss. R. App. P. 46(b)","phv_lc":"Yes; must associate MS-licensed lawyer whose name is on filings, who attends trials/hearings/depositions unless excused, and shares joint liability (secondary)","phv_limits":"No more than 5 separate unrelated matters in 12 months; cannot maintain MS office unless firm has full-time MS-licensed lawyers (secondary)","phv_fee":"$300 per attorney per case to The Mississippi Bar (M.R.A.P. 46)","phv_proc":"Verified petition filed with court and MS Supreme Court Clerk with clerk statement of prior PHV requests (secondary)","urls":["https://www.msbar.org/for-attorneys/membership-status-enrollment-fees/admission-to-practice/","https://www.ncbex.org/jurisdictions/MS","https://barreciprocity.com/mississippi-bar-reciprocity/","https://barreciprocity.com/mississippi-pro-hac-vice/"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-02","yrs":"not less than five (5) years","recip_states":"Mississippi has a published reciprocal jurisdictions list including Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands","aom_fee":"$1,500.00","ube_min":"","ube_win":"","mpre":"scaled score of not less than 75, within twenty-four (24) months before or within twelve (12) months after the Mississippi Bar Examination","foreign":"No - Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility: No","milspouse":"","q":[["On motion","who has practiced not less than five (5) years may be admitted to practice in this state without passing the general bar examination","https://courts.ms.gov/research/rules/msrulesofcourt/rules_admission_msbar.pdf"],["On-motion rule","RULE VI. ADMISSION BY COMITY AND RECIPROCITY","https://courts.ms.gov/research/rules/msrulesofcourt/rules_admission_msbar.pdf"],["Other routes","requires attorneys that are not licensed in Mississippi, who serve as in-house corporate lawyers, government lawyers, and others who are employed to render legal services to an employer","https://www.msbar.org/for-attorneys/membership-status-enrollment-fees/admission-to-practice/"],["Pro hac vice rule","Rule 46 of the Mississippi Rules of Appellate Procedure provides for admission Pro Hac Vice.","https://www.msbar.org/for-attorneys/membership-status-enrollment-fees/admission-to-practice/"],["Local counsel","Attorneys must associate with a local Mississippi lawyer who is in good standing to practice law in Mississippi.","https://barreciprocity.com/mississippi-pro-hac-vice/"],["phv_limits","“General practice of law” includes appearance in more than five separate unrelated causes or other matters before the courts or administrative agencies of Mississippi within the 12 months immediately preceding the appearance in question.","https://barreciprocity.com/mississippi-pro-hac-vice/"],["Pro hac vice fee","The fee payable to The Mississippi Bar is $300 per foreign attorney, per case.","https://www.msbar.org/for-attorneys/membership-status-enrollment-fees/admission-to-practice/"],["On-motion fee","Each application for admission by comity and reciprocity must be accompanied by a fee of $1,500.00, plus an additional fee in such amount as the National Conference of Bar Examiners may charge","https://courts.ms.gov/research/rules/msrulesofcourt/rules_admission_msbar.pdf"],["On-motion fee","Each application for admission by comity and reciprocity must be accompanied by a fee of $1,500.00, plus an additional fee in such amount as the National Conference of Bar Examiners may charge in connection with a character investigation","https://courts.ms.gov/research/rules/msrulesofcourt/rules_admission_msbar.pdf"],["MPRE","not less than 75 on the Multi-state Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) administered by 29 [page 33] the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE). This score must be achieved on an administration of the MPRE within twenty-four (24) months before or within twelve (12) months","https://courts.ms.gov/research/rules/msrulesofcourt/rules_admission_msbar.pdf"]],"slug":"mississippi"},{"id":"Missouri","aom":"reciprocal only","aom_req":"ABA JD; active license in a jurisdiction permitting mutuality of admission without exam to MO lawyers; 5 of preceding 10 yrs qualifying practice (practice elsewhere, federal/military service, ABA law school teaching, in-house outside MO, Rule 8.106 practice) measured as of application date; non-refundable fee; MPRE 80 per NCBE (not mentioned in rule summary); Rule 15.05(d) compliance within 90 days of notice","aom_note":"Need license in at least one jurisdiction that permits mutuality of admission without examination to Missouri lawyers","aom_rule":"Mo. S. Ct. R. 8.10","ube":"Accepts transferred UBE: legacy min 260, NextGen 610, max score age 5 yrs (NCBE; secondary)","other":"Rule 8.105 in-house counsel limited license; Rule 8.106 military spouse temporary license","phv_rule":"Mo. S. Ct. R. 9.03","phv_lc":"Yes; must designate Missouri Bar member as associate counsel of record who signs all filings and attends hearings unless excused","phv_limits":"Appearance limited to the particular case; no numeric cap found","phv_fee":"Per case fee under Rule 6.01(n), equal to Rule 6.01(j)(1) fee, paid to The Missouri Bar, non-refundable; amount not confirmed","phv_proc":"File receipt for Rule 6.01(n) fee with initial pleading plus statement of bar memberships; certify no suspension/disbarment of attorney or firm members; subject to MO Rule 4 discipline","urls":["https://www.mble.org/rule-8","https://www.courts.mo.gov/page.jsp?id=199063","https://www.courts.mo.gov/page.jsp?id=199078","https://www.courts.mo.gov/page.jsp?id=199018","https://www.ncbex.org/jurisdictions/MO"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-05","yrs":"5 of the 10 years immediately preceding application","recip_states":"","aom_fee":"$1,500 (Rule 8.10)","ube_min":"610 (NextGen UBE) / 260 (Legacy UBE)","ube_win":"within 5 years preceding date application is properly submitted","mpre":"80, must be received no later than one year after written notification of acceptable UBE score","foreign":"Yes - foreign lawyer in good standing may receive limited license for in-house counsel","milspouse":"Yes - temporary admission for attorney spouses of active duty military under Rule 8.106","q":[["On motion","For five of the 10 years immediately preceding the date upon which the application under this Rule 8.10 is filed, the person has:","https://www.mble.org/rule-8"],["On-motion rule","8.10 ADMISSION WITHOUT EXAMINATION (a) A person proving each of the following may be admitted to the practice of law in this state, without examination:","https://www.mble.org/rule-8"],["UBE transfer","Score Portability Accepts Legacy UBE Score -->Yes Minimum Legacy UBE Score 260 Accepts NextGen UBE Score -->Yes Minimum NextGen UBE Score 610 Date First Acceptance NextGen UBE Score July 2026 Maximum Score Age 5 years Details -->","https://www.ncbex.org/jurisdictions/MO"],["Other routes","8.105 | Limited Admission for In-House Counsel 8.106 | Temporary Admission for Attorney Spouses of Active Duty Military","https://www.courts.mo.gov/page.jsp?id=199078"],["Pro hac vice rule","9.03 | Visiting Attorney Appearing in a Particular Case","https://www.courts.mo.gov/page.jsp?id=199078"],["Local counsel","Designating a member of The Missouri Bar who is authorized to practice law in the state under Rule 9.01(a) as associate counsel.","https://www.courts.mo.gov/page.jsp?id=199078"],["UBE minimum score","earned a scaled total score of not less than 610 on the NextGen UBE or not less than 260 on the Legacy UBE","https://www.mble.org/rule-8"],["UBE score window","The scaled total score was attained on a UBE administered within the five years preceding the date the application is properly submitted;","https://www.mble.org/rule-8"],["MPRE","The applicant has earned a scaled score of not less than 80 on the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination, which score must be received by the board no later than one year after the date of written notification of receipt by the board of an acceptable UBE score;","https://www.mble.org/rule-8"],["Foreign attorneys","Is a foreign lawyer and is a member in good standing of a recognized legal profession in a foreign jurisdiction","https://www.mble.org/rule-8"],["Military spouse","8.106 | Temporary Admission for Attorney Spouses of Active Duty Military","https://www.courts.mo.gov/page.jsp?id=199018"]],"slug":"missouri"},{"id":"Montana","aom":"yes","aom_req":"5 of past 7 yrs practice; MPRE 80 (NCBE); character & fitness via NCBE; original and 7 copies of motion filed with MT Supreme Court; fee $2,475 (includes first-year admission and bar dues) plus separate NCBE C&F fee","aom_note":"Not confirmed","aom_rule":"Rules for Admission to the Bar of Montana","ube":"Accepts legacy UBE transfer min 266, within 3 yrs of application; MBE transfer not accepted; Montana Law Seminar $155","other":"","phv_rule":"Montana PHV rules (State Bar of Montana PHV Rules & FAQ); specific rule number not confirmed","phv_lc":"Yes; Montana counsel associated as attorney of record, signs all pleadings, motions, briefs and participates actively in all phases","phv_limits":"Two PHV appearances; further only on good cause","phv_fee":"$515 per attorney per appearance, annual dues continue while case pending; pro bono one-time fee only","phv_proc":"Local counsel files motion; State Bar verifies good standing and prior appearances, forwards application to court; attorney notifies Bar Admissions Administrator on conclusion","urls":["https://www.montanabar.org/For-Attorneys/Bar-Admissions","https://www.montanabar.org/For-Attorneys/Bar-Admissions/Pro-Hac-Vice-Info-Application","https://www.ncbex.org/jurisdictions/MT"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-02","yrs":"5 of the 7 years preceding application, with at least 1000 hours per year in each of the required 5 years","recip_states":"","aom_fee":"$2,500","ube_min":"266","ube_win":"valid for 3 years from the first day of the administration of the examination in which the score was earned","mpre":"80 or higher within three years preceding the date of the application for admission","foreign":"No - Montana does not recognize foreign applicants; all applicants must hold a JD from an ABA-accredited school","milspouse":"","q":[["On motion","must have been admitted by bar examination to practice law and engaged in the active practice of law for at least five of the seven years preceding application to Montana in one or more states, territories, or protectorates of the United States or the District of Columbia;","https://courts.mt.gov/external/rules/admis_st_bar.pdf"],["On-motion rule","3. admission on motion as provided in Rule V; and","https://courts.mt.gov/external/rules/admis_st_bar.pdf"],["UBE transfer","Montana will accept the transfer of a score of 266 or greater from a qualified UBE exam within three years of the date of application.","https://www.montanabar.org/For-Attorneys/Bar-Admissions"],["Pro hac vice rule","4. pro hac vice appearance as provided in Rule VI.","https://courts.mt.gov/external/rules/admis_st_bar.pdf"],["Local counsel","appear pro hac vice in any action or proceeding, if an attorney admitted to practice in the courts of Montana is associated as attorney of record.","https://courts.mt.gov/external/rules/admis_st_bar.pdf"],["phv_limits","Upon an attorney or firm’s second appearance pro hac vice, no further pro hac vice appearances are permitted except upon a showing of good cause.","https://courts.mt.gov/external/rules/admis_st_bar.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee","The completed Pro Hac VIce Application must be submitted with $515 per attorney per appearance to the State Bar of Montana.","https://www.montanabar.org/For-Attorneys/Bar-Admissions/Pro-Hac-Vice-Info-Application"],["On-motion fee","An applicant for admission on motion shall pay an application fee of $2,500, which includes the Montana attorney application fee;","https://courts.mt.gov/external/rules/admis_st_bar.pdf"],["Years of practice","means that during each of the required five years in the durational period, the applicant spent at least one thousand hours per year engaged in one or more of the activities listed in Rule V.D.1.","https://courts.mt.gov/external/rules/admis_st_bar.pdf"],["UBE minimum score","have achieved a scaled score on the Uniform Bar Examination that is equal to or greater than 266 and that was earned in not more than three","https://courts.mt.gov/external/rules/admis_st_bar.pdf"],["UBE score window","The Uniform Bar Examination transfer score is considered valid and will be accepted for a period of three years from the first day of the administration of the examination in which the score was earned.","https://courts.mt.gov/external/rules/admis_st_bar.pdf"],["MPRE","submit evidence of a score of 80 or higher on the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination that was earned in an administration of the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination within three years preceding the date of the application for admission;","https://courts.mt.gov/external/rules/admis_st_bar.pdf"],["Foreign attorneys","Montana does not currently accept early applications for law students or recognize foreign applicants.","https://www.montanabar.org/For-Attorneys/Bar-Admissions"]],"slug":"montana"},{"id":"Nebraska","aom":"yes","aom_req":"Admitted in another US state/territory/DC, good standing everywhere, no discipline-based loss of license; practice-time track: 3 of 5 yrs immediately preceding application of active practice or NE registered in-house counsel; MPRE per 3-117 (NCBE: 85); fingerprints; good standing certificates dated within 30 days; online application","aom_note":"No reciprocity requirement found","aom_rule":"Neb. Ct. R. 3-119 (min scores in 3-117)","ube":"Accepts UBE transfer: min 270 legacy / 620 NextGen (NCBE), score earned within 5 yrs of application (no limit for practice-time applicants); MBE transfer not accepted","other":"Military spouse motion admission (spouse of active duty member stationed in NE; reside/work or intend to within 6 months; 50% fee reduction); registered in-house counsel status referenced","phv_rule":"Neb. Ct. R. 3-122","phv_lc":"Yes; separate motion from associated NE-licensed counsel for each case","phv_limits":"One motion for consolidated cases; no numeric cap found","phv_fee":"$250 per case","phv_proc":"Motion by associated Nebraska counsel per case (Appendix B form)","urls":["https://nebraskajudicial.gov/supreme-court-rules/chapter-3-attorneys-and-practice-law/article-1-admission-rules-practice-law/%C2%A7-3-119-application-admission-motion","https://nebraskajudicial.gov/administration/attorneys/admission-practice-law/application-admission-motion","https://omahadailyrecord.com/content/nebraska-supreme-court-updates-rules-fees-pro-hac-vice-admission","https://www.ncbex.org/jurisdictions/NE"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-05","yrs":"3 of the 5 years immediately preceding application for admission","recip_states":"","aom_fee":"$950 (fee-page footnote not retrieved)","ube_min":"270","ube_win":"within 5 years - not accepted if more than 5 years have passed after release","mpre":"85","foreign":"No","milspouse":"Yes - may be admitted upon approval of proper application under subsection (D)","q":[["On motion","have either actively and substantially engaged in the practice of law in another state, territory, or district of the United States or who have properly registered as in-house counsel in Nebraska under Neb. Ct. R. §§ 3-1201 to 3-1204 for 3 of the 5 years immediately preceding application for admission","https://nebraskajudicial.gov/supreme-court-rules/chapter-3-attorneys-and-practice-law/article-1-admission-rules-practice-law/%C2%A7-3-119-application-admission-motion"],["On-motion rule","§ 3-119. Application for admission by motion.","https://nebraskajudicial.gov/supreme-court-rules/chapter-3-attorneys-and-practice-law/article-1-admission-rules-practice-law/%C2%A7-3-119-application-admission-motion"],["UBE transfer","Minimum Legacy UBE Score 270 Accepts NextGen UBE Score -->Yes Minimum NextGen UBE Score 620 Date First Acceptance NextGen UBE Score July 2026 Maximum Score Age 5 years","https://www.ncbex.org/jurisdictions/NE"],["Other routes","\"Military Spouse Motion Applicants\" are motion applicants who may be admitted to practice in Nebraska upon approval of a proper application under subsection (D).","https://nebraskajudicial.gov/supreme-court-rules/chapter-3-attorneys-and-practice-law/article-1-admission-rules-practice-law/%C2%A7-3-119-application-admission-motion"],["Local counsel","has associated with the following attorney who is duly and regularly admitted to practice in the courts of record of this state, and upon whom service may be had in all matters connected with the action:","https://nebraskajudicial.gov/sites/default/files/Ch3Art1AppB.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee","has paid the $250 fee to the Clerk of the Court.","https://nebraskajudicial.gov/sites/default/files/Ch3Art1AppB.pdf"],["UBE score window","passing scores on the NextGen UBE, UBE, non-UBE qualifying bar examinations, or the MPRE will not be accepted for admission in Nebraska if more than 5 years have passed after the release of the passing score.","https://nebraskajudicial.gov/supreme-court-rules/chapter-3-attorneys-and-practice-law/article-1-admission-rules-practice-law/%C2%A7-3-119-application-admission-motion"]],"slug":"nebraska"},{"id":"Nevada","aom":"no","aom_req":"None; all applicants take Nevada exam and MPRE 85 (window: 3 yrs before to 3 yrs after exam)","aom_note":"VERBATIM: 'Nevada has NO RECIPROCITY OR ADMISSION BY MOTION of any kind'","aom_rule":"SCR 42: 'shall not be admitted to practice law in the State of Nevada by motion or on the basis of reciprocity' (secondary text)","ube":"Not accepted; Nevada does not use UBE; own licensing exam","other":"Limited in-house counsel practice under SCR 49.1-49.5 (per State Bar; SCR 49.9/49.10 repealed 2019); student practice; foreign-educated functional equivalency petition ($750)","phv_rule":"SCR 42 (state courts only; amended 6/28/24)","phv_lc":"Yes; must associate active NV Bar member as counsel of record who actively participates and appears unless court orders otherwise","phv_limits":"More than 5 appearances in 3 years presumed excessive; excess requires affidavit of good cause; ineligible if NV bar member, NV resident, regularly employed in NV, or substantial NV professional activity; pro bono exceptions (death penalty, ICWA)","phv_fee":"State Bar application $550 non-refundable ($300 expedited 1-3 days); annual renewal $500; $50 late penalty; court fees not stated","phv_proc":"Apply to State Bar first with good standing certificates (within 30 days); NV counsel completes consent; NV counsel files motion to associate; order entered; NV counsel serves State Bar within 10 days; affirm Creed of Professionalism and Civility; case must already be filed","urls":["https://nvbar.org/pro-hac-vice-instructions-application/","https://nvbar.org/licensing-compliance/admissions/admission-requirements/","https://www.courtrules.net/nevada/nevada-supreme-court/rule-42","https://www.ncbex.org/jurisdictions/NV","https://www.leg.state.nv.us/CourtRules/SCR.html"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-02","yrs":"","recip_states":"NONE: stated in the source documents","aom_fee":"","ube_min":"","ube_win":"","mpre":"85, no earlier than three years preceding the year applicant passes Nevada bar examination and no later than three years after that year","foreign":"Foreign-educated applicants may seek functional equivalency certification to apply to take Nevada Bar Exam required for admission","milspouse":"Limited practice certification available for spouse of US Uniformed Services member present in Nevada pursuant to military orders","q":[["On motion","Nevada has NO RECIPROCITY OR ADMISSION BY MOTION of any kind.","https://nvbar.org/licensing-compliance/admissions/admission-requirements/"],["Other routes","The Supreme Court of Nevada does provide limited practice rules including in-house counsel, student practice, and legal services.","https://nvbar.org/licensing-compliance/admissions/admission-requirements/"],["Pro hac vice rule","Rule 42 . Practice of attorneys not admitted in Nevada.","https://www.leg.state.nv.us/CourtRules/SCR.html"],["Local counsel","(f) The lawyer associates an active member in good standing of the State Bar of Nevada as counsel of record in the action or proceeding.","https://www.leg.state.nv.us/CourtRules/SCR.html"],["phv_limits","SCR 42 allows five applications from the petitioner within the past three years.","https://nvbar.org/pro-hac-vice-instructions-application/"],["Pro hac vice fee","(3) A non-refundable application fee of $550 or an application for waiver of fees as provided in subsection 3(e) of this rule.","https://www.leg.state.nv.us/CourtRules/SCR.html"],["MPRE","an applicant shall take and pass the MPRE with a scale score of at least 85 no earlier than three years preceding the year in which an applicant passes the Nevada bar examination and no later than three years after the year in which an applicant passes the Nevada bar examination","https://nvbar.org/licensing-compliance/admissions/admission-requirements/"],["Foreign attorneys","Foreign-educated applicants, and other non-ABA law graduates, may seek a functional equivalency certification in order to apply to take the Nevada Bar Exam, required for admission.","https://nvbar.org/licensing-compliance/admissions/admission-requirements/"],["Military spouse","(i) A spouse of a member of the United States Uniformed Services who is present in Nevada pursuant to military orders.","https://www.leg.state.nv.us/CourtRules/SCR.html"]],"slug":"nevada"},{"id":"New Hampshire","aom":"reciprocal only","aom_req":"5 of past 7 yrs active practice (single or multiple reciprocal jurisdictions); MPRE completed before filing (NCBE: 79); fee $1,225; Maine/Vermont applicants need 15 hrs NH practice CLE","aom_note":"Applicant must show home jurisdiction offers comparable admission without exam to NH lawyers; NH list includes MS, MO, MT, NE; Nevada listed as non-reciprocal","aom_rule":"N.H. Sup. Ct. R. 42(XI)","ube":"Accepts UBE transfer: min 270 (legacy; NextGen 620 per NCBE); score within 3 yrs, or 3-5 yrs old with 2+ yrs active practice; MPRE before filing; petition, Form C, NCBE transcript; fee $725","other":"Spouses of active military personnel assigned to New Hampshire may seek waiver of duration requirements for admission by motion and transferred UBE","phv_rule":"Not confirmed; likely N.H. Sup. Ct. R. 33 (supreme court), Superior Court Civil Rule 19, Circuit Court Probate Rule 19 (pages returned 403)","phv_lc":"Requires association with In-State Attorney present at oral argument","phv_limits":"","phv_fee":"NOT FOUND (federal D.N.H. LR 83.2(b): $100, local counsel required, not state court)","phv_proc":"","urls":["https://www.courts.nh.gov/lawyers/nh-bar-admissions/admission-transferred-ube-score","https://www.courts.nh.gov/lawyers/nh-bar-admissions/admission-motion-without-examination","https://www.courts.nh.gov/lawyers/nh-bar-admissions/admission-motion-without-examination/reciprocal-jurisdictions-admission","https://www.courts.nh.gov/lawyers/nh-bar-admissions","https://www.ncbex.org/jurisdictions/NH"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-02","yrs":"have been primarily engaged in the active practice of law for five of the past seven years","recip_states":"Reciprocal: ALABAMA, ALASKA, ARIZONA, ARKANSAS, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, GEORGIA, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE*, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSISSIPPI, MISSOURI, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEW JERSEY, NEW MEXICO, NEW YORK, NORTH CAROLINA, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, OKLAHOMA, OREGON, PENNSYLVANIA, SOUTH DAKOTA, TENNESSEE, TEXAS, UNITED STATE VIRGIN ISLANDS, UTAH, VIRGINIA, WASHINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, WYOMING; Non-reciprocal: CALIFORNIA, DELAWARE, FLORIDA, HAWAII, LOUISIANA, NEVADA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA, VERMONT**","aom_fee":"$2,500.00","ube_min":"270","ube_win":"within three years immediately preceding filing; or more than three years but less than five years prior to filing with two years active practice","mpre":"79","foreign":"Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility: Yes","milspouse":"Spouses of active military personnel assigned to New Hampshire may seek waiver of strict compliance with duration of practice requirements for admission by motion and by transferred UBE score","q":[["On motion","have been admitted by bar exam in another jurisdiction, have been primarily engaged in the active practice of law for five of the past seven years, and have either:","https://www.courts.nh.gov/lawyers/nh-bar-admissions/admission-motion-without-examination/reciprocal-jurisdictions-admission"],["On-motion rule","The requirements for admission on motion without examination are set forth in Supreme Court Rule 42(XI)","https://www.courts.nh.gov/lawyers/nh-bar-admissions/admission-motion-without-examination"],["UBE transfer","Accepts Legacy UBE Score -->Yes Minimum Legacy UBE Score 270 Accepts NextGen UBE Score -->Yes Minimum NextGen UBE Score 620 Date First Acceptance NextGen UBE Score July 2026 Maximum Score Age 3 years/5 years","https://www.ncbex.org/jurisdictions/NH"],["Other routes","Spouses of active military personnel assigned to New Hampshire may seek waiver of strict compliance with the duration of practice requirements of the rules governing admission by motion without examination and admission by transferred UBE score.","https://www.courts.nh.gov/lawyers/nh-bar-admissions"],["Pro hac vice rule","Rule 33. Nonmember of the New Hampshire Bar.","https://www.courts.nh.gov/rules-supreme-court-state-new-hampshire/rule-33-nonmember-new-hampshire-bar"],["Local counsel","which may be granted if a member of the Bar of this State [(the “In-State Attorney”)] is associated with him or her and present at oral argument.","https://www.courts.nh.gov/rules-supreme-court-state-new-hampshire/rule-33-nonmember-new-hampshire-bar"],["On-motion fee","The fee for filing a motion for admission without examination is $2,500.00, which must be made payable to the State of New Hampshire.","https://www.courts.nh.gov/lawyers/nh-bar-admissions/admission-motion-without-examination"],["Years of practice","have been primarily engaged in the active practice of law for five of the past seven years","https://www.courts.nh.gov/lawyers/nh-bar-admissions/admission-motion-without-examination/reciprocal-jurisdictions-admission"],["Reciprocity states","ALABAMA ALASKA ARIZONA ARKANSAS COLORADO CONNECTICUT DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA GEORGIA IDAHO ILLINOIS INDIANA IOWA KANSAS KENTUCKY MAINE* MARYLAND MASSACHUSETTS MICHIGAN MINNESOTA MISSISSIPPI MISSOURI MONTANA NEBRASKA NEW JERSEY NEW MEXICO NEW YORK","https://www.courts.nh.gov/lawyers/nh-bar-admissions/admission-motion-without-examination/reciprocal-jurisdictions-admission"],["UBE minimum score","Applicants who have earned a UBE scaled score of 270 or better on a scale of 400 in an administration of a UBE exam from another jurisdiction are eligible to apply under this rule.","https://www.courts.nh.gov/lawyers/nh-bar-admissions/admission-transferred-ube-score"],["UBE score window","which occurred within three years immediately preceding the date on which the motion for admission by transferred UBE score is filed; or if the score was earned in an administration of the UBE which occurred more than three years, but less than five years prior to the date of filing","https://www.courts.nh.gov/lawyers/nh-bar-admissions/admission-transferred-ube-score"]],"slug":"new-hampshire"},{"id":"New Jersey","aom":"reciprocal only","aom_req":"5 of past 7 yrs practice (teaching, govt, military, in-house, judicial count); ABA JD; MPRE 75 (no time limit); fee $1,500 (NCBE chart)","aom_note":"Limited to candidates from jurisdictions offering admission on motion (NCBE chart)","aom_rule":"","ube":"Accepts transfer: 266+; apply within 36 months of exam; no NJ-specific exam/course; MPRE 75+ or approved ethics course C- or higher; fee $675; ABA JD, good standing in all jurisdictions (SUMMARY)","other":"In-House Counsel, Multi-Jurisdictional Practitioner, Foreign Legal Consultant admission categories","phv_rule":"N.J. Ct. R. 1:21-2","phv_lc":"Yes: must be associated with NJ counsel of record; all pleadings, briefs and papers signed by NJ attorney of record; cannot be designated trial counsel","phv_limits":"Civil: good cause required (e.g., specialist expertise, long-standing client relationship, local counsel gaps); criminal/municipal: granted absent supervening considerations; client must request the attorney; no residency/office bar found","phv_fee":"2025 annual assessment $267 to NJ Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection, once per calendar year; annual payments also to Ethics Financial Committee; non-prorated","phv_proc":"Motion; certify no pending discipline (or disclose); signed court order sent with payment to Lawyers' Fund (PHV Unit) within 10 days; order served on parties within 7 days; consent to service via Supreme Court Clerk; notify court of change in standing; auto-termination for missed annual payment","urls":["https://www.njcourts.gov/attorneys/mcl/prohacvice","https://www.courtrules.net/new_jersey/new-jersey-general/rule-1-21-2","https://www.njcourts.gov/sites/default/files/forms/13270_phv_admission_2025.pdf","https://www.njbarexams.org/appinfo.action?id=11","https://www.ncbex.org/print/pdf/jurisdiction/NJ"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-02","yrs":"5 of past 7","recip_states":"","aom_fee":"$1,500","ube_min":"266","ube_win":"within 36 months","mpre":"75, no time limit","foreign":"No - foreign law graduates not eligible, ABA-approved J.D. required","milspouse":"","q":[["On motion","What is the number of years of practice required for admission on motion?5 of past 7 What does the definition of practice for purposes of admission on motion include? Law teaching, gov't agency, military, in-house corporate, judicial court of record","https://www.ncbex.org/print/pdf/jurisdiction/NJ"],["UBE transfer","Have earned a UBE score of 266 or greater earned no more than 36 months from the end date of the UBE examination through which the qualifying UBE score was attained","https://www.njbarexams.org/appinfo.action?id=11"],["Other routes","Have You Ever Been Admitted in New Jersey in any of the Following Categories? ☐ Plenary NJ License ☐ In-H ouse Counsel ☐ Multi-J urisdictional Practitioner ☐ Foreign Legal Consultant","https://www.njcourts.gov/sites/default/files/forms/13270_phv_admission_2025.pdf"],["Pro hac vice rule","Pro Hac Vice appearances are governed by R.1:21-2.","https://www.njcourts.gov/attorneys/mcl/prohacvice"],["Local counsel","(B) the attorney is associated in the matter with New Jersey counsel of record qualified to practice pursuant to Rule 1:21-1;","https://www.courtrules.net/new_jersey/new-jersey-general/rule-1-21-2"],["Years of practice","What is the number of years of practice required for admission on motion?5 of past 7","https://www.ncbex.org/print/pdf/jurisdiction/NJ"],["UBE score window","Applications are accepted on a rolling basis but must be submitted within 36 months of the date you took the UBE exam that produced your qualifying score.","https://www.njbarexams.org/appinfo.action?id=11"],["MPRE","Minimum passing MPRE score75 Are there any time parameters within which an MPRE score must be earned or achieved?No","https://www.ncbex.org/print/pdf/jurisdiction/NJ"],["Foreign attorneys","ABA-Approved Law School J.D. RequiredYes Foreign Law Graduate EligibilityNo","https://www.ncbex.org/print/pdf/jurisdiction/NJ"]],"slug":"new-jersey"},{"id":"New Mexico","aom":"reciprocal only","aom_req":"5 of past 7 yrs practice (teaching, govt, military, in-house, judicial count); ABA JD not required; MPRE 80 (no time limit); fee $2,500 (NCBE chart)","aom_note":"Based on reciprocity per NCBE chart","aom_rule":"15-107 NMRA","ube":"Accepts transfer: 260+ within 60 months of filing; MPRE 80 after application accepted; NM Law Class; Acknowledgment and Release; Certificate of Understanding; credit report; fee $1,700; JD from ABA school or non-ABA JD plus 4 yrs licensure in prior 6; 3 attorney character references","other":"Limited licenses for In-House Counsel, Military Spouse, Law Professor, Federal Employee","phv_rule":"Rule 24-106 NMRA","phv_lc":"Yes: association with active State Bar of New Mexico member in good standing for each matter","phv_limits":"Separate registration per matter; max 5 per calendar year","phv_fee":"State Bar: $450 first registration each year; $275 each subsequent; waived for government employees, legal aid, pro bono for indigent clients","phv_proc":"Registration certificate and affidavit of non-admitted lawyer to State Bar of NM with fee; certificates of good standing from every jurisdiction (within 6 months); disclose discipline to Disciplinary Board; immediately notify court, State Bar, Disciplinary Board of status changes","urls":["https://supremecourt.nmcourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/Rule-24-106-NMRA.pdf","https://nmexam.org/apply-for-admission/transfer-ube-score/","https://www.ncbex.org/print/pdf/jurisdiction/NM","https://prohacvice.com/state/New-Mexico"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-02","yrs":"at least five (5) of the past seven (7) years preceding submission of the application","recip_states":"","aom_fee":"$2,500","ube_min":"260","ube_win":"within 60 months of filing, maximum age 60 months","mpre":"80 with no time parameters","foreign":"Yes - graduates of foreign law schools eligible for admission by examination with admission and practice in another US jurisdiction for four of the preceding six years","milspouse":"","q":[["On motion","(2) be engaged in the active practice of law in at least one (1) reciprocal state for at least five (5) of the past seven (7) years preceding submission of the application;","https://supremecourt.nmcourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/Proposal-2023-022-Rule-Set-15-comments-begin-on-p.-70.pdf"],["On-motion rule","admission on motion under Rule 15-107 NMRA","https://supremecourt.nmcourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/Proposal-2023-022-Rule-Set-15-comments-begin-on-p.-70.pdf"],["UBE transfer","Have scored 260 or above on the UBE, within 60 months of the filing of this application, and received from an accepted UBE jurisdiction","https://nmexam.org/apply-for-admission/transfer-ube-score/"],["Other routes","In-House Counsel Military Spouse Law Professor Federal Employee","https://nmexam.org/apply-for-admission/transfer-ube-score/"],["Pro hac vice rule","Rules regarding pro hac vice practice are contained in Rule 24-106 NMRA.","https://nmcourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/Rule-15-201-NMRA.pdf"],["Local counsel","The State Bar of New Mexico requires out-of-state attorneys to associate with an active member in good standing as a member of the State Bar of New Mexico.","https://prohacvice.com/state/New-Mexico"],["phv_limits","may not re gister more than five (5) times in any given 10 calendar year","https://supremecourt.nmcourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/Rule-24-106-NMRA.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee","shall pay a non-refundable fee of four hundred fifty dollars ($450)","https://supremecourt.nmcourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/Rule-24-106-NMRA.pdf"],["On-motion fee","pay the non-refundable application fee of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500).","https://supremecourt.nmcourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/Proposal-2023-022-Rule-Set-15-comments-begin-on-p.-70.pdf"],["Years of practice","be engaged in the active practice of law in at least one (1) reciprocal state for at least five (5) of the past seven (7) years preceding submission of the application;","https://supremecourt.nmcourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/Proposal-2023-022-Rule-Set-15-comments-begin-on-p.-70.pdf"],["UBE minimum score","Have scored 260 or above on the UBE, within 60 months of the filing of this application","https://nmexam.org/apply-for-admission/transfer-ube-score/"],["UBE score window","Time limit for accepting a transferred UBE score (i.e., maximum age of the UBE score)60 months","https://www.ncbex.org/print/pdf/jurisdiction/NM"],["MPRE","Minimum passing MPRE score80 Are there any time parameters within which an MPRE score must be earned or achieved?No","https://www.ncbex.org/print/pdf/jurisdiction/NM"],["Foreign attorneys","Admission and practice in another US jurisdiction for four of the preceding six years prior to the filing date of the application.","https://www.ncbex.org/print/pdf/jurisdiction/NM"]],"slug":"new-mexico"},{"id":"New York","aom":"reciprocal only","aom_req":"5 of 7 yrs preceding application actual practice (VERBATIM: 'at least five of the seven years immediately preceding the application'); ABA JD; practice incl. judicial service, law teaching (professor/associate professor); Appellate Division may impose character/fitness conditions; Judiciary Law 465 fees (NCBE chart: $400); file with Appellate Division where applicant resides or is full-time employed, default Third Dept; MPRE not in rule","aom_note":"VERBATIM: at least one jurisdiction of admission 'would similarly admit an attorney...admitted to practice in New York State to its bar without examination'","aom_rule":"22 NYCRR 520.10","ube":"Accepts transfer: 266; valid 3 years from exam, full Appellate Division application also within 3 years; MPRE 85 (valid 4 yrs); New York Law Course (within 1 yr before UBE sitting) and New York Law Exam required (score valid 3 yrs); fee $250 (ABA JD)","other":"Law teaching, government agency, military, in-house corporate, and judicial court of record count as practice for admission on motion","phv_rule":"22 NYCRR 520.11; App. Div. 3d Dept 22 NYCRR 805.3","phv_lc":"Must associate with NY-barred attorney (22 NYCRR 520.11)","phv_limits":"Employment-based PHV (qualifying orgs, DA, AG) capped at 18 months; no numeric cap found; no residency bar found","phv_fee":"No fee in 22 NYCRR 520.11 (department/court fees not checked)","phv_proc":"Application made to the court where action pending; 3d Dept: verified petition, certificates of good standing from each jurisdiction, grievance committee letter, resume, employment certification (for employment-based admission); must comply with NY RPC and is subject to NY court jurisdiction","urls":["https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/new-york/22-NYCRR-520.10","https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/new-york/22-NYCRR-520.11","https://www.nycourts.gov/ad3/admissions/docs/pro-hac-vice.pdf","https://www.nybarexam.org/TUBE.html","https://www.ncbex.org/print/pdf/jurisdiction/NY"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-02","yrs":"for at least five of the seven years immediately preceding the application","recip_states":"","aom_fee":"$400","ube_min":"266","ube_win":"for three years from the date the applicant sat for the UBE","mpre":"85, valid for only four years from the date of the MPRE","foreign":"Yes - admitted in highest court of another country whose jurisprudence is based upon principles of English common law may be admitted without examination","milspouse":"","q":[["On motion","(2) (i) while admitted to practice as specified in paragraph (1) of this subdivision, has actually practiced therein, for at least five of the seven years immediately preceding the application:","https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/new-york/22-NYCRR-520.10"],["On-motion rule","N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 22 § 520.10 - Admission without examination","https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/new-york/22-NYCRR-520.10"],["UBE transfer","Minimum passing UBE score266 Is there a limit on the number of attempts to earn a passing UBE score?no limit Time limit for accepting a transferred UBE score (i.e., maximum age of the UBE score)3 years","https://www.ncbex.org/print/pdf/jurisdiction/NY"],["Other routes","What does the definition of practice for purposes of admission on motion include? Law teaching, gov't agency, military, in-house corporate, judicial court of record","https://www.ncbex.org/print/pdf/jurisdiction/NY"],["Pro hac vice rule","N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 22 § 520.11 - Admission pro hac vice","https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/new-york/22-NYCRR-520.11"],["Local counsel","No attorney may be admitted pro hac vice pursuant to paragraph (a)(1) of this section to participate in pre-trial or trial proceedings unless he or she is associated with an attorney who is a member in good standing of the New York bar, who shall be the attorney of record in the matter.","https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/new-york/22-NYCRR-520.11"],["Years of practice","has actually practiced therein, for at least five of the seven years immediately preceding the application:","https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/new-york/22-NYCRR-520.10"],["UBE minimum score","The passing score for the UBE in New York is 266 on a 400 point scale.","https://www.nybarexam.org/thebar/NYBarExamInformationGuide.pdf"],["UBE score window","A UBE score achieved in another UBE jurisdiction will be accepted in New York for three years from the date the applicant sat for the UBE.","https://www.nybarexam.org/TUBE.html"],["MPRE","New York requires a minimum score of 85 and the score is valid for only four years from the date of the MPRE.","https://www.nybarexam.org/thebar/NYBarExamInformationGuide.pdf"],["Foreign attorneys","(ii) has been admitted to practice as an attorney and counselor-at-law or the equivalent in the highest court in another country whose jurisprudence is based upon the principles of the English common law; and","https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/new-york/22-NYCRR-520.10"]],"slug":"new-york"},{"id":"North Carolina","aom":"reciprocal only","aom_req":"4 of past 6 yrs active and substantial practice as principal livelihood (min 48 months) in reciprocal jurisdiction (VERBATIM: 'at least four out of the six years immediately preceding the filing'); pre-licensure employment does not count; MPRE passed (80); fee $2,000; no ABA JD required per NCBE; no residency requirement mentioned","aom_note":"Applicant must be licensed in an approved (reciprocal) jurisdiction","aom_rule":"27 NCAC 03 .0502 (comity); .0503 military spouse","ube":"Accepts transfer: 270 (NextGen 620) or Board's current passing score; within 3 years of sitting; MPRE required; effective May 1, 2028 transfer applicants must complete NC State-Specific Component on Decedents' Estates and Trusts within 12 months; no concurrent application","other":"Military spouse comity (.0503): servicemember fee $1,500, spouse no fee; license elsewhere + relocation on military orders; MPRE required","phv_rule":"N.C. Gen. Stat. 84-4.1; 27 NCAC 1H .0100","phv_lc":"Yes: NC State Bar member as responsible NC attorney (G.S. 84-4.1(5)); must register online within 30 days of court approval","phv_limits":"","phv_fee":"$225 submitted with registration (per State Bar form, paid to clerk/agency); NC Utilities Commission, Industrial Commission, OAH, appellate courts also covered","phv_proc":"Motion to tribunal; after order, NC sponsoring attorney uploads order via member portal and pays fee; out-of-state attorney verifies by email; not applicable to federal courts","urls":["https://www.ncble.org/appinfo.action?id=4","https://www.ncble.org/rules-governing-admission-to-the-practice-of-law-nc","https://www.ncbar.gov/media/4tgpb4qh/pro-hac-vice-admission-registration-statement.pdf","https://www.ncbex.org/print/pdf/jurisdiction/NC"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-02","yrs":"at least four out of the past six years; a minimum of 48 months","recip_states":"","aom_fee":"$2,000","ube_min":"270","ube_win":"3 years","mpre":"80","foreign":"Yes - eligible for admission by examination; additional requirement: Admission in another US jurisdiction","milspouse":"Yes - Military Spouse Comity applicant available, no fee required per Rule .0503(4)","q":[["On motion","have been engaged in the active and substantial practice of law pursuant to your license to practice law as your principal means of livelihood in a reciprocal jurisdiction for at least four out of the past six years; a minimum of 48 months.","https://www.ncble.org/appinfo.action?id=4"],["On-motion rule","27 NCAC 03 .0502 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMITY APPLICANTS","https://www.ncble.org/rules-governing-admission-to-the-practice-of-law-nc"],["UBE transfer","Accepts Legacy UBE ScoreYes Minimum Legacy UBE Score270 Accepts NextGen UBE ScoreYes Minimum NextGen UBE Score620 Date First Acceptance NextGen UBE ScoreJuly 2026 Maximum Score Age3 years","https://www.ncbex.org/print/pdf/jurisdiction/NC"],["Other routes","\"general applicants,\" \"comity applicants, \"military spouse comity applicants,\" or \"transfer applicants.\"","https://www.ncble.org/rules-governing-admission-to-the-practice-of-law-nc"],["Pro hac vice rule","must complete and file this registration statement as required by 27 N.C.A.C. 1H, Section .0100, within thirty (30 ) days of the entry of the court’s order granting admission to the out of state attorney.","https://www.ncbar.gov/media/4tgpb4qh/pro-hac-vice-admission-registration-statement.pdf"],["Local counsel","Registration must be filed online by the member of the North Carolina State Bar who agrees to be listed as the responsible North Carolina attorney, pursuant to G.S. 84-4.1(5), in a motion for pro hac vice admission filed by an attorney who is licensed in another jurisdiction.","https://www.ncbar.gov/media/4tgpb4qh/pro-hac-vice-admission-registration-statement.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee","Payment: Submit a fee in the amount of $225.00 to one of the following: (i) for judicial proceedings, the presiding clerk of court or (ii) for administrative proceedings, the presiding administrative agency.","https://www.ncbar.gov/media/4tgpb4qh/pro-hac-vice-admission-registration-statement.pdf"],["On-motion fee","Pay to the Board with each application, a fee of two thousand dollars ($2,000), no part of which may be refunded to","https://www.ncble.org/rules-governing-admission-to-the-practice-of-law-nc"],["Years of practice","for at least four out of the past six years; a minimum of 48 months.","https://www.ncble.org/appinfo.action?id=4"],["On-motion fee","Pay to the Board with each application, a fee of two thousand dollars ($2,000)","https://www.ncble.org/rules-governing-admission-to-the-practice-of-law-nc"],["Foreign attorneys","If graduates of foreign law schools are eligible for admission by examination, what additional requirements pertain? Admission in another US jurisdiction","https://www.ncbex.org/print/pdf/jurisdiction/NC"],["Military spouse","If you are applying as a Military Spouse Comity applicant, no fee is required per Rule .0503(4).","https://www.ncble.org/appinfo.action?id=4"]],"slug":"north-carolina"},{"id":"North Dakota","aom":"yes","aom_req":"4 of past 5 yrs practice (teaching, govt, military, in-house, judicial count); ABA JD (diploma-privilege admittees eligible); fee $400 plus C&F fee (NCBE chart); MPRE not specified","aom_note":"Not limited by reciprocity (NCBE chart)","aom_rule":"Rule 7. Admission by Motion","ube":"Accepts test-score admission: UBE 260+ (or NextGen equivalent), or MBE 150+; MPRE 85+ within 7 years; ABA JD; apply within 2 years of exam if not practicing, or within 5 years of licensure with 12 CLE hours (1 ethics) in prior 36 months if practicing; ineligible after six failed attempts","other":"Registration of nonresident lawyers (Rule 3), volunteer lawyers (Rule 3.1), disaster legal services (Rule 3.2), military spouse certification (Rule 3.3)","phv_rule":"N.D. Admission to Practice R. 3","phv_lc":"Yes: must designate local associate lawyer licensed in ND; associate's name/address on all papers; associate attends proceedings unless excused and remains responsible to client","phv_limits":"More than 5 appearances in 12 months presumes excessive use (good cause needed); repeated appearances cause for denial; motion due within 45 days of service of initial pleading; new motion per proceeding","phv_fee":"$380 annual (State Board of Law Examiners); initial by check/money order; renewals due Jan. 1, online option since 2024; rule: fee for lawyer licensed 5+ yrs","phv_proc":"Motion and affidavit filed with court/agency and simultaneously mailed with fee to State Board of Law Examiners; affidavit discloses admissions, discipline, ND appearances in prior 3 years; court grants; appeal: updated affidavit to Supreme Court Clerk, no added fee in same year","urls":["https://www.ndcourts.gov/legal-resources/rules/admissiontopracticer/3","https://www.ndcourts.gov/supreme-court/committees/board-of-law-examiners/pro-hac-vice-admission","https://www.ndcourts.gov/supreme-court/committees/board-of-law-examiners/reciprocity-based-on-test-scores","https://www.ncbex.org/print/pdf/jurisdiction/ND"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-02","yrs":"4 of past 5","recip_states":"NONE: stated in the source documents","aom_fee":"$400 (plus C&F fee)","ube_min":"260","ube_win":"2 years / 5 years","mpre":"85 or above within seven years of filing an application","foreign":"No - foreign law graduates not eligible","milspouse":"Yes - Military Spouse Certification under Rule 3.3","q":[["On motion","What is the number of years of practice required for admission on motion?4 of past 5 What does the definition of practice for purposes of admission on motion include? Law teaching, gov't agency, military, in-house corporate, judicial court of record","https://www.ncbex.org/print/pdf/jurisdiction/ND"],["UBE transfer","Accepts Legacy UBE ScoreYes Minimum Legacy UBE Score260 Accepts NextGen UBE ScoreYes Minimum NextGen UBE Score610 Date First Acceptance NextGen UBE ScoreJuly 2026 Maximum Score Age2 years / 5 years","https://www.ncbex.org/print/pdf/jurisdiction/ND"],["Other routes","Rule 3. Pro Hac Vice Admission and Registration of Nonresident Lawyers Rule 3.1: Authorization to Practice Law for Lawyers Volunteering with Approved L Rule 3.2: Provision of Legal Services Following Determination of Major Disaster Rule 3.3 Military Spouse Certification","https://www.ndcourts.gov/legal-resources/rules/admissiontopracticer/3"],["Pro hac vice rule","Rule 3. Pro Hac Vice Admission and Registration of Nonresident Lawyers","https://www.ndcourts.gov/legal-resources/rules/admissiontopracticer/3"],["Local counsel","(1) designates an associate lawyer admitted and licensed to practice law in this state;","https://www.ndcourts.gov/legal-resources/rules/admissiontopracticer/3"],["phv_limits","It is presumed more than five appearances by a nonresident lawyer under this rule within the preceding 12 months is excessive use of this rule.","https://www.ndcourts.gov/legal-resources/rules/admissiontopracticer/3"],["Pro hac vice fee","mail them to the State Board of Law Examiners with the annual $380 fee [payable only by check or money order; no credit cards accepted]","https://www.ndcourts.gov/supreme-court/committees/board-of-law-examiners/pro-hac-vice-admission"],["On-motion fee","$400 Application Fee – payable to State Board of Law Examiners by check or money order only (no credit cards).","https://www.ndcourts.gov/Media/Default/Committees/BoardOfLawExaminers/Instructions-test-score.pdf"],["Years of practice","What is the number of years of practice required for admission on motion?4 of past 5","https://www.ncbex.org/print/pdf/jurisdiction/ND"],["On-motion fee","Admission on motion fee$400 (plus C&F fee)","https://www.ncbex.org/print/pdf/jurisdiction/ND"],["MPRE","Has received a scaled score of 85 or above on the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) within seven years of filing an application;","https://www.ndcourts.gov/supreme-court/committees/board-of-law-examiners/reciprocity-based-on-test-scores"]],"slug":"north-dakota"},{"id":"Ohio","aom":"yes","aom_req":"Active practice at least 1,000 hrs/yr for 5 of past 7 yrs (part-time option effective Apr. 1, 2024); JD from U.S. Dept. of Education-recognized accreditor; foreign-educated need 30 credit hrs at ABA school within 48 months; citizen or resident alien; NCBE character investigation and local bar interview; fee $1,500 plus NCBE fees; MPRE not mentioned","aom_note":"Ohio does not require reciprocity","aom_rule":"Gov. Bar R. I, Sec. 10 (per search; not opened)","ube":"Accepts transfer: 270+ within 5 years; MPRE 85+; Ohio Law Component (OLC) 80%+; fee $750; character and fitness approval","other":"Temporary admission for military or military spouse attorney","phv_rule":"Gov. Bar R. XII (pro hac vice registration)","phv_lc":"Yes: active Ohio attorney in good standing who agreed to associate must be named in motion","phv_limits":"No more than 3 new proceedings per calendar year (appeals and consolidations of previously represented matters excluded)","phv_fee":"$500 annual registration with Supreme Court of Ohio","phv_proc":"Online PHV portal: Affidavit of Applicant, then Certificate of PHV Registration (valid calendar year); file certificate, Motion for Permission to Appear Pro Hac Vice, and Affidavit of Out-of-State Attorney with tribunal; file Notice of Permission with timestamped order in PHV account within 30 days; renew by Jan. 31","urls":["https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/attorneys/pro-hac-vice-registration/","https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/attorneys/admission-to-the-practice-of-law-in-ohio/admission-applications/admission-to-the-practice-of-law-in-ohio-without-examination/","https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/attorneys/admission-to-the-practice-of-law-in-ohio/admission-applications/ube-transfer-score/","https://www.ncbex.org/print/pdf/jurisdiction/OH"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-02","yrs":"at least 1,000 hours per year for five out of the last seven years","recip_states":"NONE: stated in the source documents","aom_fee":"$1,500","ube_min":"270","ube_win":"within five years of the date of your application","mpre":"85, no time parameters within which score must be earned","foreign":"Yes, foreign-educated applicants eligible with ECE/WES course-by-course evaluation","milspouse":"Yes, temporary admission available for military or military spouse attorneys","q":[["On motion","Have primarily engaged in the active practice of law for at least 1,000 hours per year for five of the past seven years;","https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/attorneys/admission-to-the-practice-of-law-in-ohio/admission-applications/admission-to-the-practice-of-law-in-ohio-without-examination/"],["On-motion rule","Pursuant to Gov. Bar R. I, Section 10, an attorney who is admitted to the practice of law in another jurisdiction may be eligible for admission to the Ohio Bar without examination.","https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/attorneys/admission-to-the-practice-of-law-in-ohio/admission-applications/admission-to-the-practice-of-law-in-ohio-without-examination/"],["UBE transfer","Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) Score Meets or exceeds 270 and earned in an administration of the UBE that occurred within 5 years of the date of your application for admission in Ohio.","https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/attorneys/admission-to-the-practice-of-law-in-ohio/admission-applications/ube-transfer-score/"],["Other routes","An applicant may apply for temporary admission to the practice of law in Ohio as a military or military spouse attorney pursuant to division (B) of this section if all of the following concerning the applicant apply:","https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/docs/LegalResources/rules/govbar/govbar.pdf"],["Pro hac vice rule","Effective Jan. 1, 2011, out-of-state attorneys seeking permission to appear pro hac vice in an Ohio proceeding must first register with the Supreme Court of Ohio’s Bar Admissions Section pursuant to Gov. Bar R. XII .","https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/attorneys/pro-hac-vice-registration/"],["Local counsel","Yes, Gov.Bar R. XII , Sec. 2(A)(6)(e), requires that a motion for permission to appear pro hac vice name “an active Ohio attorney, in good standing, who has agreed to associate with the out-of-state attorney.”","https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/attorneys/pro-hac-vice-registration/"],["phv_limits","An attorney who has been granted permission to appear pro hac vice may participate in no more than three proceedings under this rule in the same calendar year the application is filed.","https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/docs/LegalResources/rules/govbar/govbar.pdf"],["On-motion fee","Non-refundable application fee in the amount of $1,500.","https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/attorneys/admission-to-the-practice-of-law-in-ohio/admission-applications/admission-to-the-practice-of-law-in-ohio-without-examination/"],["Years of practice","The applicant must show that they have primarily engaged in the active practice of law for at least 1,000 hours per year for five out of the last seven years.","https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/attorneys/admission-to-the-practice-of-law-in-ohio/admission-applications/admission-to-the-practice-of-law-in-ohio-without-examination/"],["UBE minimum score","if they have earned a UBE score that meets or exceeds the minimum score of 270 required by the Board of Bar Examiners.","https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/attorneys/admission-to-the-practice-of-law-in-ohio/admission-applications/ube-transfer-score/"],["UBE score window","The UBE score must be earned in an administration of the UBE that occurred within five years of the date of your application.","https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/attorneys/admission-to-the-practice-of-law-in-ohio/admission-applications/ube-transfer-score/"],["MPRE","Minimum passing MPRE score85 Are there any time parameters within which an MPRE score must be earned or achieved?No","https://www.ncbex.org/print/pdf/jurisdiction/OH"],["Foreign attorneys","Applicants that obtained their undergraduate and/or law degree abroad must submit a course-by-course evaluation from either Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or World Education Services (WES) demonstrating that they have completed:","https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/attorneys/admission-to-the-practice-of-law-in-ohio/admission-applications/admission-to-the-practice-of-law-in-ohio-without-examination/"]],"slug":"ohio"},{"id":"Oklahoma","aom":"reciprocal only","aom_req":"3 of last 5 yrs (BBE FAQ and Rules); reciprocal only","aom_note":"Admits on motion lawyers from ~40+ listed states (incl. IL, OR, PA, SD; FAQ list SUMMARY) that admit Oklahoma lawyers; CA not on the FAQ list","aom_rule":"Rules Governing Admission to the Practice of Law in Oklahoma, Rule 2 (cite not opened; see Okla. 2017 OK 41 amending Rule 2)","ube":"NCBE (secondary): legacy UBE min 260, scores valid 3 yrs; NextGen accepted from July 2026, min TBA; MBE-only transfer not accepted; MPRE 80","other":"","phv_rule":"Rules Creating and Controlling the OBA, Art. II, Sec. 5 (Out-of-State Attorneys)","phv_lc":"Yes: must associate with Oklahoma attorney who enters an appearance and accepts service (VERBATIM from Art. II Sec. 5)","phv_limits":"Separate application per proceeding; no numeric cap found","phv_fee":"$350 non-refundable to OBA; $350 annual renewal if proceeding pending on anniversary (VERBATIM)","phv_proc":"OBA-approved application + affidavit of good standing + fee to OBA; OBA issues Certificate of Compliance; written motion with certificate to court; judge discretion","urls":["https://www.okbbe.com/faq","https://www.ncbex.org/jurisdictions/OK","https://www.okbar.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/RulesCreatingControling.pdf","https://prohacvice.com/state/Oklahoma"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-05","yrs":"at least three years of the five years immediately preceding application for admission","recip_states":"Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virgin Islands, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming","aom_fee":"$2,000 (reciprocity)","ube_min":"260","ube_win":"3 years","mpre":"80, valid for an unlimited time","foreign":"No","milspouse":"","q":[["On motion","Rule Two of the Oklahoma Rules requires a person to be lawfully admitted to practice and in good standing on active status in a reciprocal state engaged in the actual and continuous practice of law for at least three years of the five years immediately preceding application for admission","https://www.okbbe.com/faq"],["On-motion rule","Rule Two of the Oklahoma Rules requires a person to be lawfully admitted to practice and in good standing on active status in a reciprocal state","https://www.okbbe.com/faq"],["UBE transfer","Accepts Legacy UBE Score -->Yes Minimum Legacy UBE Score 260 Accepts NextGen UBE Score -->Yes Minimum NextGen UBE Score TBA Date First Acceptance NextGen UBE Score July 2026 Maximum Score Age 3 years","https://www.ncbex.org/jurisdictions/OK"],["Local counsel","The Oklahoma Bar Association requires pro hac vice applicants to associate with local counsel as a condition of admission.","https://prohacvice.com/state/Oklahoma"],["Pro hac vice fee","The fee for admission pro hac vice in Oklahoma is $350, made payable to the Oklahoma Bar Association.","https://prohacvice.com/state/Oklahoma"],["Years of practice","Rule Two of the Oklahoma Rules requires a person to be lawfully admitted to practice and in good standing on active status in a reciprocal state engaged in the actual and continuous practice of law for at least three years of the five years immediately preceding application for admission .","https://www.okbbe.com/faq"],["Reciprocity states","At present Oklahoma has reciprocity and/or admission on motion or admission without examination with the following jurisdictions: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine,","https://www.okbbe.com/faq"],["MPRE","Oklahoma requires a minimum scaled score of 80. The score is valid for an unlimited time.","https://www.okbbe.com/faq"]],"slug":"oklahoma"},{"id":"Oregon","aom":"reciprocal only","aom_req":"3 of last 5 yrs (Rule 15.1, rules eff. Jan. 1, 2026); reciprocity limit not seen in current text","aom_note":"OSB instructions list only Alaska, Idaho, Utah, Washington (SUMMARY); doc may be dated","aom_rule":"Oregon Rules for Admission 15.1","ube":"Primary (osbar.org RFA 19.1, SUMMARY): UBE (legacy or NextGen) taken July 2017 or later, meeting Oregon passing score, within 36 months of application OR 2 of past 3 yrs active practice; ABA JD; MPRE; C&F; Oregon-specific CLE (1 hr Oregon ethics, 4 hrs Oregon practice); fee $1,350. NCBE: legacy 270, NextGen 615","other":"","phv_rule":"UTCR 3.170 (Association of Out-of-State Counsel)","phv_lc":"Yes: must associate with active OSB member in good standing who participates meaningfully (SUMMARY)","phv_limits":"Authorization covers a single case for 1 year after grant; separate application for each case/attorney/after year expires","phv_fee":"$750 to OSB per court application, non-refundable (VERBATIM); none for administrative bodies","phv_proc":"Application to OSB with fee; bar acknowledgment/certificate of compliance; local attorney moves court; verified statement of good standing and discipline status","urls":["https://admissions.osbar.org/appinfo.action?id=221","https://www.osbar.org/_docs/rulesregs/UTCR3.170.pdf","https://www.osbar.org/_docs/admissions/AltAdmitAppInstruct.pdf","https://www.ncbex.org/jurisdictions/OR","https://www.courts.oregon.gov/publications/other/MiscellaneousNotifications/RULE101.htm"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-02","yrs":"no less than three of the four years immediately preceding application","recip_states":"Alaska, Idaho, Utah and Washington","aom_fee":"$525","ube_min":"270 (Legacy UBE); 615 (NextGen UBE)","ube_win":"36 months","mpre":"85","foreign":"Yes - foreign law graduates eligible","milspouse":"","q":[["On motion","d. Lawful active practice of law for no less than three of the four years immediately preceding their application for admission. under Rule 15.05.","https://www.osbar.org/_docs/admissions/AltAdmitAppInstruct.pdf"],["On-motion rule","RECIPROCITY ADMISSION Rule 15.05 - Rules for Admission of Attorneys of the Supreme Court of the State of Oregon","https://www.osbar.org/_docs/admissions/AltAdmitAppInstruct.pdf"],["UBE transfer","Accepts Legacy UBE Score -->Yes Minimum Legacy UBE Score 270 Accepts NextGen UBE Score -->Yes Minimum NextGen UBE Score 615 Date First Acceptance NextGen UBE Score July 2026 Maximum Score Age 36 months","https://www.ncbex.org/jurisdictions/OR"],["Pro hac vice rule","UTCR 3.170 ASSOCIATION OF OUT-OF-STATE COUNSEL (PRO HAC VICE)","https://www.osbar.org/_docs/rulesregs/UTCR3.170.pdf"],["Local counsel","(c) Associate with an active member in good standing of the Oregon State Bar (\"local attorney\") who must participate meaningfully in the matter.","https://www.osbar.org/_docs/rulesregs/UTCR3.170.pdf"],["phv_limits","the authorization allows that individual attorney to appear in all proceedings for a single case that occur within a year after the application is granted.","https://www.osbar.org/_docs/rulesregs/UTCR3.170.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee","the applicant must pay to the Bar a fee of $750 at the time of submission of information under subsection (2) of this section","https://www.osbar.org/_docs/rulesregs/UTCR3.170.pdf"],["On-motion fee","An application fee in the amount of $525 is due with the application.","https://www.osbar.org/_docs/admissions/AltAdmitAppInstruct.pdf"],["Reciprocity states","RECIPROCITY ADMISSION OF LAWYERS LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW IN ALASKA, IDAHO, UTAH AND WASHINGTON","https://www.osbar.org/_docs/admissions/AltAdmitAppInstruct.pdf"],["UBE minimum score","Accepts Legacy UBE Score -->Yes Minimum Legacy UBE Score 270 Accepts NextGen UBE Score -->Yes Minimum NextGen UBE Score 615","https://www.ncbex.org/jurisdictions/OR"]],"slug":"oregon"},{"id":"Pennsylvania","aom":"yes","aom_req":"Pa.B.A.R. 204 (primary PDF, SUMMARY): 5 of last 7 yrs qualifying practice (majority practice, per Pa. Bulletin 2024 commentary secondary); graduate of law school accredited when matriculated/graduated; good standing certificates from all jurisdictions; MPRE 75 via Rule 203; admitted/bar exam in reciprocal jurisdiction","aom_note":"Reciprocal-state requirement (list not opened)","aom_rule":"Pa.B.A.R. 204","ube":"Pa.B.A.R. 206 (primary): min scaled 270 from Feb 2024 UBE; no more than 30 months from first day of the UBE. Also Rule 204(b)(4)(C) UBE pathway: majority practice more than 3 of last 5 yrs (secondary)","other":"Pa.B.A.R. 302 in-house corporate counsel (limited to employer); 303 military attorneys (active-duty JAGs); 304 military spouses (supervised practice) (SUMMARY)","phv_rule":"Pa.B.A.R. 301; Pa.R.C.P. 1012.1 (motion content); 204 Pa. Code 81.505","phv_lc":"PA-barred sponsoring attorney required (Pa.B.A.R. 301)","phv_limits":"","phv_fee":"$375 per attorney per case to PA IOLTA Board","phv_proc":"Online application to Disciplinary Board with fee (processed within 3 business days); then motion in court","urls":["https://www.pabarexam.org/pdf/rules.pdf","https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/pennsylvania/title-204/part-IV/chapter-71/subchapter-B/in-general/204-Pa-Code-r-206_1","https://www.casemine.com/commentary/us/pennsylvania-bar-reciprocity-expanded-remote-practice-credit-ube-score-pathway-and-clarified-practice-of-law-under-pa-b-a-r-204/view","https://paiolta.org/pro-hac-vice/"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-05","yrs":"5 years of the last 7 years devoted a major portion of time and energy to the practice of law","recip_states":"","aom_fee":"$1,325 application fee (bar admissions fee page) plus a $50 motion fee (Pa.B.A.R. 231)","ube_min":"270 beginning with February 2024 UBE (272 for earlier administrations)","ube_win":"No more than 30 months from the first day of the UBE that resulted in the score","mpre":"75, no recency stated","foreign":"Yes - foreign legal consultants may be licensed without examination if qualified; foreign attorneys/graduates may be extended Rule 203 examination or Rule 206 score transfer provisions","milspouse":"Yes - limited admission available for spouse of active-duty service member present in Pennsylvania if all Rule 304 requirements satisfied","q":[["On motion","Presentation of proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant has for a period of five years of the last seven years immediately preceding the date of filing of the application for admission to the bar of this Commonwealth devoted a major portion of time and energy to the practice of law in one or more states.","https://www.pabarexam.org/pdf/rules.pdf"],["UBE transfer","Beginning with the February 2024 UBE, the minimum scaled score required to constitute satisfactory completion of the UBE for purposes of Pennsylvania bar admission shall be 270.","https://www.pabarexam.org/pdf/rules.pdf"],["Other routes","Rule 302. Limited In-House Corporate Counsel License.","https://www.pabarexam.org/pdf/rules.pdf"],["Local counsel","(i) The applicant’s candidacy for pro hac vice admission shall be made by motion by a sponsor, who is member of the bar of this Commonwealth in accordance with Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 1012.1 (Admission Pro Hac Vice. Motion. Content);","https://www.pabarexam.org/pdf/rules.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee","The admission fee is $375.00 per attorney per case.","https://paiolta.org/pro-hac-vice/"],["On-motion fee","The applicant, upon filing a motion under this rule, shall pay a fee of $50.00 (plus the additional cost involved, if an engrossed certificate of admission to the bar is desired).","https://www.pabarexam.org/pdf/rules.pdf"],["Years of practice","for a period of five years of the last seven years immediately preceding the date of filing of the application for admission to the bar of this Commonwealth","https://www.pabarexam.org/pdf/rules.pdf"],["On-motion fee","shall pay a fee of $50.00 (plus the additional cost involved, if an engrossed certificate of admission to the bar is desired)","https://www.pabarexam.org/pdf/rules.pdf"],["UBE score window","No more than 30 months have passed from the first day of the UBE that resulted in the score the applicant seeks to transfer.","https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/pennsylvania/title-204/part-IV/chapter-71/subchapter-B/in-general/204-Pa-Code-r-206_1"],["MPRE","The minimum scaled score required to constitute satisfactory completion of the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (“MPRE”) for purposes of Pennsylvania bar admission shall be 75.","https://www.pabarexam.org/pdf/rules.pdf"],["Foreign attorneys","An applicant may be licensed to practice in this Commonwealth as a foreign legal consultant, without examination, if the applicant:","https://www.pabarexam.org/pdf/rules.pdf"],["Military spouse","An applicant may apply for limited admission to the practice of law in Pennsylvania as a spouse of an active-duty service member of the United States Uniformed Services if all requirements of this rule are satisfied.","https://www.pabarexam.org/pdf/rules.pdf"]],"slug":"pennsylvania"},{"id":"Rhode Island","aom":"no","aom_req":"NCBE (secondary): no admission on motion. RI Art. II Rule 2(a) (primary PDF, SUMMARY): lawyer admitted 5+ yrs in another state's highest court, full-time practice 5 of last 10 yrs, but must still sit essay portion of RI bar exam; NCBE character investigation; certificate of admission","aom_note":"None found","aom_rule":"R.I. Sup. Ct. Art. II, Rule 2(a) (confirm subsection)","ube":"NCBE (secondary): legacy UBE min 270, scores valid 2 yrs; MBE transfer not accepted; NextGen TBA; MPRE 80","other":"Rule 9 also covers in-house counsel registration and supervised senior law student practice; casemine commentary mentions supervised temporary practice pending admission (SUMMARY)","phv_rule":"R.I. Sup. Ct. Art. II, Rule 9(a)","phv_lc":"Yes: RI bar member must sign all pleadings/briefs and assume full responsibility; must practice from an office in RI (VERBATIM/SUMMARY)","phv_limits":"No more than 3 cases in 5 years preceding petition, waivable for good cause; good cause limited to client-related facts (VERBATIM)","phv_fee":"","phv_proc":"Miscellaneous petition (Form Supreme-6, Oct. 2023) with local counsel and PHV counsel certifications and client certification; filed in the court; service by certified mail; grounds checklist","urls":["https://www.courts.ri.gov/attorney-resources/Documents/AdmissionBar-ArticleII.pdf","https://www.courts.ri.gov/Forms/Miscellaneous%20Petition%20for%20Admission%20Pro%20Hac%20Vice%20October%202023.pdf","https://www.ncbex.org/jurisdictions/RI"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-02","yrs":"At least five (5) years of the last ten (10) years immediately preceding filing - full-time active practice","recip_states":"","aom_fee":"","ube_min":"270 or higher","ube_win":"within two (2) years of filing a Petition for Admission to the Rhode Island Bar","mpre":"","foreign":"Graduates of a law school in a country other than the United States may apply for admission with different filing deadlines","milspouse":"Yes - temporary admission for spouse of active-duty service member stationed in Rhode Island","q":[["On motion","He/She has been engaged in the full-time active practice of law for at least five (5) years of the last ten (10) years immediately preceding filing of his or her petition; or","https://www.courts.ri.gov/attorney-resources/Documents/Supreme-Rules-Article2.pdf"],["On-motion rule","Rule 1A. Attorney Admission on Examination.","https://www.courts.ri.gov/attorney-resources/Documents/Supreme-Rules-Article2.pdf"],["UBE transfer","Individuals may seek admission to this state’s bar by transfer of a Uniform Bar Examination score of 270 or higher earned on an administration of the Uniform Bar Examination which occurred within two (2) years of filing a Petition for Admission to the Rhode Island Bar.","https://www.courts.ri.gov/attorney-resources/Documents/Supreme-Rules-Article2.pdf"],["Other routes","Article II, Rule 2(c)(2) provides for temporary admission of military spouses.","https://www.courts.ri.gov/attorney-resources/Pages/Nonresident-attorneys-(Article-II,-Rule-9).aspx"],["Pro hac vice rule","Rule 9. Nonresident Attorneys - In-house Counsel - Senior Law Students.","https://www.courts.ri.gov/attorney-resources/Documents/Supreme-Rules-Article2.pdf"],["Local counsel","A member of the bar of this state who is actively engaged in the practice of law out of an office located in this state must sign all pleadings, briefs, and other papers filed with the court, tribunal, commission, board, or agency, and shall assume","https://www.courts.ri.gov/attorney-resources/Documents/Supreme-Rules-Article2.pdf"],["phv_limits","In no instance shall a nonresident attorney be permitted to appear pro hac vice in more than three (3) cases or other proceedings in the State of Rhode Island within the five (5) year period preceding the filing of the miscellaneous petition;","https://www.courts.ri.gov/attorney-resources/Documents/Supreme-Rules-Article2.pdf"],["Years of practice","He/She has been engaged in the full-time active practice of law for at least five (5) years of the last ten (10) years immediately preceding filing of his or her petition","https://www.courts.ri.gov/attorney-resources/Documents/Supreme-Rules-Article2.pdf"],["UBE minimum score","Individuals may seek admission to this state’s bar by transfer of a Uniform Bar Examination score of 270 or higher earned on an administration","https://www.courts.ri.gov/attorney-resources/Documents/Supreme-Rules-Article2.pdf"],["UBE score window","which occurred within two (2) years of filing a Petition for Admission to the Rhode Island Bar.","https://www.courts.ri.gov/attorney-resources/Documents/Supreme-Rules-Article2.pdf"],["Military spouse","Spouse of Member of the Armed Services. Any attorney who is a member of the bar of the highest judicial court of a state, district, or territory of the United States","https://www.courts.ri.gov/attorney-resources/Documents/Supreme-Rules-Article2.pdf"]],"slug":"rhode-island"},{"id":"South Carolina","aom":"no","aom_req":"No admission on motion: Rule 402 has no admission-without-examination path. Out-of-state lawyers apply by transferring a UBE score of 266 or higher (within 3 years); application fee $1,000.","aom_note":"None found","aom_rule":"","ube":"NCBE (secondary): legacy UBE min 266, scores valid 3 yrs; MBE-only not accepted; NextGen TBA (SC to administer NextGen July 2028)","other":"sccourts.org Limited Certificates page (incl. Rule 415) exists but blocked by robots; contents not verified","phv_rule":"S.C. App. Ct. R. 404","phv_lc":"Required (SCACR 404)","phv_limits":"An attorney who files more than six applications for admission pro hac vice in a calendar year is considered regularly engaged in the practice of law in South Carolina","phv_fee":"$250 (Rule 404, last amended Sept. 3, 2025)","phv_proc":"Verified application to Office of Bar Admissions; Clerk gives certification to applicant; SC attorney files certification + application with motion","urls":["https://www.ncbex.org/jurisdictions/SC","https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/sc-supreme-court/117684825.html","https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/4785.htm"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-05","yrs":"","recip_states":"","aom_fee":"","ube_min":"266","ube_win":"3 years","mpre":"77","foreign":"No","milspouse":"","q":[["On motion","Admission on Motion Rules Provide for Admission on Motion -->No Details -->","https://www.ncbex.org/jurisdictions/SC"],["UBE transfer","Score Portability Accepts Legacy UBE Score -->Yes Minimum Legacy UBE Score 266 Accepts NextGen UBE Score TBA Minimum NextGen UBE Score TBA Date First Acceptance NextGen UBE Score TBA Maximum Score Age 3 years Details -->","https://www.ncbex.org/jurisdictions/SC"],["Other routes","This includes regular admission under Rule 402 of the South Carolina Appellate Court Rules (SCACR), limited certificates to practice law, foreign legal consultants, and pro hac vice applications.","https://scbaradmissions.sccourts.org/home"],["Pro hac vice rule","RULE 404 ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE AND APPEARANCES BY NON-SOUTH CAROLINA LAWYERS IN ARBITRATION, MEDIATION OR OTHER ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDINGS IN SOUTH CAROLINA","https://www.sccourts.org/courtreg/displayRule.cfm?ruleID=404.0&ruleType=APP"],["Local counsel","Except as provided by Rule 244(d), a person may not be admitted pro hac vice unless a regular member of the South Carolina Bar in good standing is associated as attorney of record with that person.","https://www.sccourts.org/courtreg/displayRule.cfm?ruleID=404.0&ruleType=APP"],["phv_limits","Notwithstanding any other provision herein, an attorney who files more than six applications for admission pro hac vice in a calendar year, including applications for purposes of Rule 404(k), is considered regularly engaged in the practice of law in South Carolina.","https://www.sccourts.org/courtreg/displayRule.cfm?ruleID=404.0&ruleType=APP"],["Pro hac vice fee","Prior to making a motion to be admitted pro hac vice, the application shall be submitted to the South Carolina Supreme Court Office of Bar Admissions along with an admission fee of $250.","https://www.sccourts.org/courtreg/displayRule.cfm?ruleID=404.0&ruleType=APP"],["Pro hac vice fee","the application shall be submitted to the South Carolina Supreme Court Office of Bar Admissions along with an admission fee of $250.","https://www.sccourts.org/resources/judicial-community/court-rules/appellate/rule-404/"],["No admission on motion","has received a score of 266 or higher on the UBE administered in South Carolina or any other jurisdiction.","https://www.sccourts.org/resources/judicial-community/court-rules/appellate/rule-402/"]],"slug":"south-carolina"},{"id":"South Dakota","aom":"reciprocal only","aom_req":"SD Admission Rules (primary, SUMMARY): 3 of last 5 yrs principal-occupation active practice; ABA-accredited law school; MPRE not required for motion applicants; fee $650","aom_note":"Must practice in a state or states that allow SD attorneys substantially similar admission without exam","aom_rule":"SDCL ch. 16-16 / Rules and Regulations for Admission to Practice Law in SD (section not captured)","ube":"Rule text (SDCL 16-16-A): MBE scaled score of 135 or higher taken within 24 months of the South Dakota exam; the rule text does not mention UBE transfer. South Dakota adopts NextGen beginning July 2027 (court press release); a 620 minimum was not found in a primary source.","other":"Military-spouse admission; admission for legal aid/public defender attorneys; admission for USD law school full-time administrator/faculty and state court administrator","phv_rule":"SDCL 16-18-2","phv_lc":"Yes: resident SD State Bar member actually employed, associated, and personally participates (VERBATIM)","phv_limits":"Per particular cause; judge may examine/deny; submits to State Bar discipline","phv_fee":"$200 (single source)","phv_proc":"Sworn motion: addresses, good standing certificate, no discipline or admission denial in prior 5 yrs, familiarity with SD rules, sales tax license or employer certification","urls":["https://sdlegislature.gov/api/Statutes/16-18-2.html?all=true","https://ujsbarexam.sd.gov/DisplayDoc.ashx?id=nfebwgJHPbmq0ZBOt8jvTw%7E%7E&Sec=Pub","https://www.ncbex.org/jurisdictions/SD"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-05","yrs":"3 of the last 5 years as principal occupation, actively, continuously, and lawfully engaged in practice of law","recip_states":"","aom_fee":"$650 - six hundred fifty dollars for admission without examination","ube_min":"620 (NextGen UBE)","ube_win":"","mpre":"85 or higher, obtained not more than 28 months before taking South Dakota Bar Examination","foreign":"Yes - foreign law school graduate may apply for permission to take bar exam upon good cause if passed bar in another state and member in good standing","milspouse":"Yes - attorney licensed elsewhere shall be admitted if spouse is active-duty military transferred to South Dakota and other requirements met","q":[["On motion","c. provides documentary evidence showing that for three (3) of the last five (5) years immediately preceding the application for admission without examination, the applicant, as principal occupation, has been actively, continuously, and lawfully engaged in the practice of law","https://ujsbarexam.sd.gov/DisplayDoc.ashx?id=nfebwgJHPbmq0ZBOt8jvTw%7E%7E&Sec=Pub"],["On-motion rule","16-16-12.1. Admission without examination. Eligibility by practice.","https://ujsbarexam.sd.gov/DisplayDoc.ashx?id=nfebwgJHPbmq0ZBOt8jvTw%7E%7E&Sec=Pub"],["UBE transfer","Accepts Legacy UBE Score -->No Accepts NextGen UBE Score -->Yes Minimum NextGen UBE Score 620","https://www.ncbex.org/jurisdictions/SD"],["Other routes","16-16-12.3. Attorney licensing when spouse is a member of the armed forces.","https://ujsbarexam.sd.gov/DisplayDoc.ashx?id=nfebwgJHPbmq0ZBOt8jvTw%7E%7E&Sec=Pub"],["Pro hac vice rule","16-18-2 . Attorney licensing--Non-resident attorneys--\"Pro hac vice\" admission on motion--Requirements.","https://sdlegislature.gov/api/Statutes/16-18-2.html?all=true"],["Local counsel","provided a resident practicing attorney of this state, a member of the State Bar of South Dakota, is actually employed and associated and personally participates with such nonresident attorney in such a trial or hearing.","https://sdlegislature.gov/api/Statutes/16-18-2.html?all=true"],["Pro hac vice fee","The motion of the nonresident attorney seeking admission shall be accompanied by a fee of two hundred dollars","https://sdlegislature.gov/api/Statutes/16-18-2.html?all=true"],["On-motion fee","An applicant for admission without examination shall pay a fee of six hundred fifty dollars.","https://ujsbarexam.sd.gov/DisplayDoc.ashx?id=nfebwgJHPbmq0ZBOt8jvTw%7E%7E&Sec=Pub"],["Years of practice","for three (3) of the last five (5) years immediately preceding the application for admission without examination, the applicant, as principal occupation, has been actively, continuously, and lawfully engaged in the practice of law","https://ujsbarexam.sd.gov/DisplayDoc.ashx?id=nfebwgJHPbmq0ZBOt8jvTw%7E%7E&Sec=Pub"],["MPRE","The Board of Bar Examiners may accept an applicant’s MPRE score if the scaled score is 85 or higher and is obtained not more than twenty-eight months from the date the applicant takes the South Dakota Bar Examination.","https://ujsbarexam.sd.gov/DisplayDoc.ashx?id=nfebwgJHPbmq0ZBOt8jvTw%7E%7E&Sec=Pub"],["Foreign attorneys","An applicant for admission who is a graduate of a foreign law school, not accredited by the American Bar Association, may apply for permission to take the South Dakota bar examination upon good cause shown if the graduate has passed the bar examination in another state and is a member in good standing of the bar of that state.","https://ujsbarexam.sd.gov/DisplayDoc.ashx?id=nfebwgJHPbmq0ZBOt8jvTw%7E%7E&Sec=Pub"],["Military spouse","shall be admitted to practice in this state if: (1) His or her spouse is a member of the armed forces of the United States; (2) His or her spouse is the subject of a military transfer to South Dakota for active duty military service;","https://ujsbarexam.sd.gov/DisplayDoc.ashx?id=nfebwgJHPbmq0ZBOt8jvTw%7E%7E&Sec=Pub"]],"slug":"south-dakota"},{"id":"Tennessee","aom":"yes","aom_req":"Admitted by bar examination with 5 of 7 years active practice, education, good standing, character fitness","aom_note":"","aom_rule":"Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 7, sec. 5.01","ube":"Transferred UBE accepted: legacy min 270, NextGen min 620 (from July 2026); score age 3 yrs/5 yrs per NCBE (secondary)","other":"In-House Counsel, Military Servicemember Spouse temporary license, Supervised Practice, Practice Pending Admission","phv_rule":"Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 19","phv_lc":"","phv_limits":"","phv_fee":"","phv_proc":"BPR pro hac vice page exists","urls":["https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/rules/supreme-court-rules/rule-7-licensing-attorneys","https://www.tsc.state.tn.us/rules/supreme-court/7","https://www.tnble.org/?page_id=328","https://www.tnble.org/?page_id=412","https://www.ncbex.org/jurisdictions/TN"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-05","yrs":"five of the seven years immediately preceding the date upon which the application is filed","recip_states":"","aom_fee":"$1,400 comity application (fee schedule amended Nov. 1, 2024); $150 license fee after approval","ube_min":"","ube_win":"3 years from date grades were released; usable up to 5 years under section 3.05(b) with practice","mpre":"","foreign":"Foreign-licensed lawyers may register as In-House Counsel / Foreign Legal Consultants when employed in Tennessee","milspouse":"Temporary license available; applicant meeting (1)-(11) requirements may be temporarily licensed and admitted upon Board approval","q":[["On motion","(3) have been primarily engaged in the active practice of law, as defined below, in one or more states or territories of the United States, or the District of Columbia, for five of the seven years immediately preceding the date upon which the application is filed;","https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/rules/supreme-court-rules/rule-7-licensing-attorneys"],["On-motion rule","Sec. 5.01. Minimum Requirements for Admission Without Examination of Persons Admitted in Other Jurisdictions.","https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/rules/supreme-court-rules/rule-7-licensing-attorneys"],["UBE transfer","A UBE score transferred to Tennessee is valid for three years from the date grades were released in Tennessee for the exam administration for which the score was earned unless the UBE score can be used for admission under section 3.05(b).","https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/rules/supreme-court-rules/rule-7-licensing-attorneys"],["Other routes","Registration for In-House Counsel, Military Servicemember Spouse, Supervised Practice, and Practice Pending Admission.","https://tnble.org/other-admissions/"],["Pro hac vice rule","(c) is practicing in compliance with Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 8, RPC 5.5(c), Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 8, RPC 5.5(d), or Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 19 (pro hac vice).","https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/rules/supreme-court-rules/rule-7-licensing-attorneys"],["Years of practice","have been primarily engaged in the active practice of law, as defined below, in one or more states or territories of the United States, or the District of Columbia, for five of the seven years immediately preceding the date upon which the application is filed;","https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/rules/supreme-court-rules/rule-7-licensing-attorneys"],["Foreign attorneys","A lawyer licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction or registered as a Foreign Legal Consultant, or a lawyer licensed in another country;","https://tnble.org/other-admissions/"],["Military spouse","An applicant who meets the requirements listed in (1) through (11), below may be temporarily licensed and admitted to the practice of law in Tennessee, upon approval of the Board.","https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/rules/supreme-court-rules/rule-7-licensing-attorneys"]],"slug":"tennessee"},{"id":"Texas","aom":"yes","aom_req":"Hold J.D. from ABA-approved law school (or Rule 13 exemption), licensed in another state, actively and substantially engaged in practice 5 of 7 years preceding application, MPRE 85+, good moral character fitness","aom_note":"","aom_rule":"Texas Rules Governing Admission to the Bar, Rule XIII","ube":"Yes - accepts Legacy UBE minimum 270 and NextGen UBE minimum 620; maximum score age 5 years","other":"","phv_rule":"Rules Governing Admission to the Bar of Texas, Rule XIX","phv_lc":"Yes: motion filed in court accompanied by BLE Acknowledgment Letter and a motion from a resident practicing Texas attorney","phv_limits":"","phv_fee":"$250 per attorney, per cause, paid to Texas BLE via online Non-Resident Attorney Fee Submission Form; non-refundable","phv_proc":"Attorney pays fee online to BLE, receives Acknowledgment Letter (next business day), then files motion in Texas court; court decides","urls":["https://ble.texas.gov/admission-without-examination","https://ble.texas.gov/non-resident-attorney-fee-info","https://www.ncbex.org/jurisdictions/TX"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-05","yrs":"at least 5 of the 7 years immediately preceding your application","recip_states":"","aom_fee":"$1,040 total: $700 application, $150 investigation, $150 practice time evaluation, $40 fingerprint processing (rules effective Sept. 18, 2026)","ube_min":"270","ube_win":"5 years","mpre":"85","foreign":"Yes","milspouse":"","q":[["On motion","Have been actively and substantially engaged in the lawful practice of law as your principal business or occupation for at least 5 of the 7 years immediately preceding your application","https://ble.texas.gov/admission-without-examination"],["UBE transfer","Accepts Legacy UBE Score -->Yes Minimum Legacy UBE Score 270 Accepts NextGen UBE Score -->Yes Minimum NextGen UBE Score 620","https://www.ncbex.org/jurisdictions/TX"],["Pro hac vice rule","by following the steps set out in Texas Government Code §82.0361 and Rule 19 of the Rules Governing Admission to the Bar of Texas.","https://ble.texas.gov/non-resident-attorney-fee-info"],["Local counsel","The motion must be accompanied by our Acknowledgment Letter, as well as a motion from a resident practicing Texas attorney.","https://ble.texas.gov/non-resident-attorney-fee-info"],["Pro hac vice fee","The non-resident attorney fee is $250 per attorney, per cause.","https://ble.texas.gov/non-resident-attorney-fee-info"]],"slug":"texas"},{"id":"Utah","aom":"yes","aom_req":"36 of last 60 months active practice (SCRP 4-705(a)(7), eff. May 1, 2025) + other reqs","aom_note":"Home jurisdiction must allow Utah lawyers to practice under substantially comparable conditions","aom_rule":"Utah SCRP 4-705 (formerly 14-705)","ube":"Legacy UBE min 260, score age 36 months; NextGen min 610 from July 2026 (NCBE, secondary)","other":"Practice Pending Admission Certificate under Rule 14-809 for motion applicants","phv_rule":"Utah R. Jud. Admin. 14-806 (amended eff. 5/1/2025)","phv_lc":"Yes: must associate with active Utah Bar member in good standing; local counsel appears on all documents and personally attends pretrial conferences when court deems appropriate","phv_limits":"Non-Utah resident, not Bar member, not regularly employed in Utah; separate application per matter; Utah resident only after Practice Pending Admission Certificate; annual renewal","phv_fee":"Equal to current active-member Bar dues for licensing year; same amount renewal annually within 28 days of anniversary; waived for pro bono low-income clients and US government attorneys","phv_proc":"Apply to Utah State Bar, receive Acknowledgement of Supporting Documentation and Receipt of Filing Fee; local counsel files it with motion; no appearance until tribunal order grants","urls":["https://legacy.utcourts.gov/rules/view.php?type=ucja&rule=14-806","https://legacy.utcourts.gov/rules/view.php?type=ucja&rule=14-705","https://www.ncbex.org/jurisdictions/UT"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-05","yrs":"36 of the 60 months immediately preceding the date the application for admission is filed","recip_states":"","aom_fee":"$850 (NCBE investigation fee is extra and increased Oct. 1, 2026; new amount not stated)","ube_min":"260 (Legacy UBE); 610 (NextGen UBE)","ube_win":"36 months","mpre":"86","foreign":"Yes - foreign law school graduate from English common law country admitted in English common law jurisdiction with 3 of last 5 years practice, 24 semester hours, MPRE and Bar Examination","milspouse":"","q":[["On motion","has been Actively and lawfully engaged in the Full-time Practice of law, as defined in Rule 14-701(b), (y), and (nn) , for 36 of the 60 months immediately preceding the date the application for admission is filed","https://legacy.utcourts.gov/rules/view.php?type=ucja&rule=14-705"],["UBE transfer","Accepts Legacy UBE Score -->Yes Minimum Legacy UBE Score 260 Accepts NextGen UBE Score -->Yes Minimum NextGen UBE Score 610 Date First Acceptance NextGen UBE Score July 2026 Maximum Score Age 36 months","https://www.ncbex.org/jurisdictions/UT"],["Other routes","(2) House counsel. Lawyers licensed in Utah as House Counsel may count time practicing in Utah toward the requirements of this rule.","https://legacy.utcourts.gov/rules/view.php?type=ucja&rule=14-705"],["Local counsel","The lawyer associates with an active Bar member in good standing (“ local counsel ”).","https://legacy.utcourts.gov/rules/view.php?type=ucja&rule=14-806"],["Years of practice","(7) has been Actively and lawfully engaged in the Full-time Practice of law, as defined in Rule 14-701(b), (y), and (nn) , for 36 of the 60 months immediately preceding the date the application for admission is filed;","https://legacy.utcourts.gov/rules/view.php?type=ucja&rule=14-705"],["UBE minimum score","Minimum Legacy UBE Score 260 Accepts NextGen UBE Score -->Yes Minimum NextGen UBE Score 610","https://www.ncbex.org/jurisdictions/UT"],["Foreign attorneys","graduated from a Foreign Law School in a country where principles of English common law form the predominant basis for that country's system of jurisprudence;","https://legacy.utcourts.gov/rules/view.php?type=ucja&rule=14-704"]],"slug":"utah"},{"id":"Vermont","aom":"yes","aom_req":"Actively Engaged in the Practice of Law for 5 of the preceding 10 years in one or more U.S. jurisdictions","aom_note":"Reciprocal waiver of 3-year practice requirement for Maine and New Hampshire attorneys (Rule 15(a)(2))","aom_rule":"Vermont Rules of Admission to the Bar, Rule 15 (attorney applicants)","ube":"Rule 13: score within 5 yrs before application filing; within no more than 4 sittings; MPRE 80+ (taken within 5 yrs before to 1 yr after filing). NCBE: legacy min 270, NextGen min 620","other":"Provisional licensure for applicants licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction and found eligible; Legal Intern practice under supervision","phv_rule":"Vermont Supreme Court Administrative Order No. 41, sec. 16","phv_lc":"Yes: motion by a member of the Vermont Bar must accompany pro hac vice card filing (sec. 16(c))","phv_limits":"NOT FOUND; separate statement per case; must be admitted elsewhere and not suspended/disbarred","phv_fee":"Set in fee schedule approved by State Court Administrator (amount NOT FOUND); may be waived for pro bono representation","phv_proc":"File pro hac vice licensing statement/application with certificate of good standing, then motion by Vermont lawyer","urls":["https://www.vtcourts.gov/sites/default/files/documents/900-00014%20-%20Rules%20of%20Admission%202026.07.01.pdf","https://www.vtcourts.gov/sites/default/files/documents/900-00016%20-%20AO%2041%202025.07.pdf","https://www.ncbex.org/jurisdictions/VT"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-05","yrs":"no less than five of the 10 years immediately preceding the filing of the application","recip_states":"New Hampshire, Maine","aom_fee":"$800 (Administrative Directive PG-6, eff. Mar. 1, 2020; NCBE fee paid separately)","ube_min":"270 or greater","ube_win":"no more than five years before the date on which you file your application","mpre":"80 or greater on the MPRE taken no earlier than five years before the date application filed (admission by transferred UBE score)","foreign":"Foreign law graduates can satisfy educational requirements for admission by examination and admission by transferred UBE score via equivalency determination","milspouse":"","q":[["On motion","Have been Actively Engaged in the Practice of Law (as that term is defined in Rule 2 of the Rules of Admission) for no less than five of the 10 years immediately preceding the filing of the application","https://www.vtcourts.gov/attorneys/admission-vermont-bar"],["On-motion rule","For further information, see Rules 14 and 15 of the Rules of Admission.","https://www.vtcourts.gov/attorneys/admission-vermont-bar"],["UBE transfer","You must have earned a passing UBE score of 270 or greater and arrange for the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) to report your UBE score to Vermont; Your passing score must have been achieved at an administration of the UBE no more than five years before the date on which you file your application;","https://www.vtcourts.gov/attorneys/admission-vermont-bar"],["Other routes","An applicant for admission to the Bar who is currently licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and who has been determined to be eligible for admission by the Board of Bar Examiners is eligible to practice law in Vermont on a provisional basis.","https://www.vtcourts.gov/attorneys/admission-vermont-bar"],["Pro hac vice rule","prior to filing a motion to be admitted in a particular case pursuant to V.R.C.P. 79.1(e), V.R.Cr.P. 44.2(b), V.R.F.P. 15(e), V.R.P.P. 79.1(d), or V.R.A.P. 45.1(d).","https://www.vtcourts.gov/sites/default/files/documents/900-00016%20-%20AO%2041%202025.07.pdf"],["Local counsel","A pro hac vice licensing card must be filed in the court in which the case is pending along with a motion by a member of the Vermont Bar pursuant to V.R.C.P. 79.1(e), V.R.Cr.P. 44.2(b), V.R.F.P. 15(e); V.R.P.P. 79.1(d) or V.R.A.P. 45.1(d)","https://www.vtcourts.gov/sites/default/files/documents/900-00016%20-%20AO%2041%202025.07.pdf"],["Reciprocity states","you are admitted in New Hampshire or Maine and have been Actively Engaged in the Practice of Law for no less than 3 years immediately preceding the filing of the application","https://www.vtcourts.gov/attorneys/admission-vermont-bar"],["UBE minimum score","You must have earned a passing UBE score of 270 or greater and arrange for the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) to report your UBE score to Vermont;","https://www.vtcourts.gov/attorneys/admission-vermont-bar"],["UBE score window","Your passing score must have been achieved at an administration of the UBE no more than five years before the date on which you file your application;","https://www.vtcourts.gov/attorneys/admission-vermont-bar"],["MPRE","you must achieve a score of 80 or greater on the MPRE taken no earlier than five years before the date you filed the application for admission by transferred UBE score","https://www.vtcourts.gov/attorneys/admission-vermont-bar"],["Foreign attorneys","If you have graduated from a law school outside the U.S., you can satisfy the educational requirements for admission by examination and admission by transferred UBE score if you establish that you have:","https://www.vtcourts.gov/attorneys/admission-vermont-bar"]],"slug":"vermont"},{"id":"Virginia","aom":"yes","aom_req":"Admitted 5+ yrs before court of last resort and practiced 3 of preceding 5 yrs; ABA-approved JD (or non-ABA JD plus ABA LL.M. and bar passage); MPRE 85 per NCBE; filing fee set by Board plus character report fee; no longer requires intent to practice full time (Rule 1A:1(f))","aom_note":"Applicant's jurisdiction (state, territory or DC) must permit Virginia lawyers admission without examination","aom_rule":"Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia, Rule 1A:1","ube":"Does not accept UBE score transfer now; an MBE scaled score of 133 or greater taken within 3 years transfers (the options page says 5 years); NextGen UBE transfer planned from July 2028, minimum not set","other":"Virginia Corporate Counsel Certificate (Rule 1A:5) and Virginia Legal Aid Counsel Certificate (Rule 1A:9) may receive credit","phv_rule":"Rule 1A:4","phv_lc":"Yes: must first associate with active VSB member in good standing; local counsel must personally appear and participate in pretrial conferences, hearings, trials and other proceedings, and sign pleadings","phv_limits":"Tribunal shall deny motion if lawyer admitted pro hac vice in 12 cases in last 12 months","phv_fee":"$250 non-refundable application fee per case, payable to Clerk of Supreme Court of Virginia","phv_proc":"Local counsel files motion with notarized application, proposed order and fee; tribunal order required before appearance; lawyer must advise tribunal of disciplinary developments","urls":["https://barexam.virginia.gov/rule-1a1","https://barexam.virginia.gov/rule1A-1","https://www.vacourts.gov/static/courts/scv/forms/pro_hac_vice_rule_inst.pdf","https://www.ncbex.org/jurisdictions/VA"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-05","yrs":"At least three of the last five years of full-time practice; full-time means minimum 32 hours per week; must have been admitted at least five years","recip_states":"","aom_fee":"$2,500 all-inclusive filing fee","ube_min":"","ube_win":"","mpre":"85","foreign":"A J.D. from a foreign law school plus an LL.M. from an ABA-approved law school and a passed U.S. bar exam meets legal education requirement; Foreign Legal Consultant certification exists","milspouse":"","q":[["On motion","who have been admitted to the bar of a Reciprocal Jurisdiction, and who have been engaged in the practice of law on a full-time basis for at least three of the immediately preceding five years, may be eligible for admission to the Virginia Bar without examination.","https://barexam.virginia.gov/rule-1a1"],["On-motion rule","Rule 1A:1. Admission to Practice in This Commonwealth Without Examination","https://barexam.virginia.gov/rule1A-1"],["UBE transfer","Accepts Legacy UBE Score -->No Accepts NextGen UBE Score -->Yes Minimum NextGen UBE Score TBA","https://www.ncbex.org/jurisdictions/VA"],["Other routes","Persons holding a Virginia Corporate Counsel Certificate under Part I of Rule 1A:5 may receive credit as provided in such Rule. Persons holding a Virginia Legal Aid Counsel Certificate under Rule 1A:9 may receive credit as provided in such Rule.","https://barexam.virginia.gov/rule1A-1"],["Pro hac vice rule","Rule 1A:4. Out-of-State Lawyers – When Allowed to Participate in a Case Pro Hac Vice.","https://www.vacourts.gov/static/courts/scv/forms/pro_hac_vice_rule_inst.pdf"],["Local counsel","No out-of-state lawyer may appear pro hac vice before any tribunal in Virginia unless the out- of-state lawyer has first associated in that case with a lawyer who is an active member in good standing of the Virginia State Bar","https://www.vacourts.gov/static/courts/scv/forms/pro_hac_vice_rule_inst.pdf"],["phv_limits","has been previously admitted pro hac vice before any tribunal or tribunals in Virginia in twelve (12) cases within the last twelve (12) months","https://www.vacourts.gov/static/courts/scv/forms/pro_hac_vice_rule_inst.pdf"],["Pro hac vice fee","an original notarized application and a non-refundable application fee of $250.00 payable to the Clerk of the Supreme Court","https://www.vacourts.gov/static/courts/scv/forms/pro_hac_vice_rule_inst.pdf"],["Years of practice","An applicant may apply for admission without examination only if the applicant has been engaged in the full-time practice of law for at least three of the last five years immediately preceding his or her application for admission to the Virginia State Bar.","https://barexam.virginia.gov/rule1A-1"],["Foreign attorneys","(ii) a J.D. degree from a law school not approved by the American Bar Association at the time of such applicant’s graduation (including a J.D. degree from a foreign law school), and an LL.M. from a law school approved by the American Bar Association","https://barexam.virginia.gov/rule1A-1"]],"slug":"virginia"},{"id":"Washington","aom":"yes","aom_req":"Admission and current good standing in another US jurisdiction plus active legal experience for at least 1 of the 3 years immediately preceding filing; no bar exam required","aom_note":"","aom_rule":"Washington APR 3(c)(1)","ube":"Legacy UBE min 260, NextGen min 610, max score age 40 months (NCBE, secondary)","other":"House counsel may apply for limited license to practice as in-house counsel in Washington","phv_rule":"Washington APR 8(b)","phv_lc":"Must appear in association with an active Washington lawyer member who shall be lawyer of record, responsible for conduct, and present unless excused","phv_limits":"WSBA members (any status) not eligible; no residency restriction mentioned","phv_fee":"Active WSBA license fee plus client protection fund assessment, per lawyer per case (APR 8(b)); $475 for the 2027 license year (derived from the fee page); 2.5% fee on card payment","phv_proc":"Online WSBA application with PDF of motion; associated WSBA attorney files motion with court; no new fee on appeal to higher court","urls":["https://www.wsba.org/for-legal-professionals/join-the-legal-profession-in-wa/lawyers/pro-hac-vice","https://wsba.org/for-legal-professionals/join-the-legal-profession-in-wa/lawyers/admission-by-motion-reciprocity","https://www.ncbex.org/jurisdictions/WA"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-05","yrs":"active legal experience for at least one of the three years immediately preceding the filing of the application","recip_states":"","aom_fee":"$970 + NCBE Investigation Fee","ube_min":"260 (legacy UBE)","ube_win":"for up to 40 months after the date of the administration of the UBE in which the score was earned","mpre":"85; qualifying MPRE score must be acquired no more than three years before or no later than 40 months after the date of the administration of the UBE in which the applicant achieves a passing score","foreign":"Yes - Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility","milspouse":"Yes - Military Spouse Admission by Motion under APR 3(c)(2); spouse of active duty service member stationed in Washington not required to sit for bar examination","q":[["On motion","present satisfactory proof of admission and current good standing in that jurisdiction , together with proof of active legal experience for at least one of the three years immediately preceding the filing of the application.","https://wsba.org/for-legal-professionals/join-the-legal-profession-in-wa/lawyers/admission-by-motion-reciprocity"],["On-motion rule","Applications for admission by motion under Washington Supreme Court Admission and Practice Rule (APR) 3(c)(1) may be filed online at anytime.","https://wsba.org/for-legal-professionals/join-the-legal-profession-in-wa/lawyers/admission-by-motion-reciprocity"],["UBE transfer","You can take the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) in any state and transfer a qualifying score to Washington to use in the admission process, for up to 40 months after the date of the administration of the UBE in which the score was earned. Washington's qualifying score for the legacy UBE is 260.","https://www.wsba.org/for-legal-professionals/join-the-legal-profession-in-wa/lawyers/admission-by-ube-transfer"],["Other routes","Exception for House Counsel. A lawyer admitted to the practice of law in any jurisdiction may apply to the Bar for a limited license to practice law as in-house counsel in this state","https://www.courts.wa.gov/court_rules/pdf/APR/GA_APR_08_00_00.pdf"],["Pro hac vice rule","Please read Admission and Practice Rule 8(b) before applying for pro hac vice admission.","https://www.wsba.org/for-legal-professionals/join-the-legal-profession-in-wa/lawyers/pro-hac-vice"],["Local counsel","in association with an active lawyer member of the Bar, who shall be the lawyer of record therein, responsible for the conduct thereof, and present at proceedings unless excused by the court or tribunal.","https://www.courts.wa.gov/court_rules/pdf/APR/GA_APR_08_00_00.pdf"],["On-motion fee","Admission by Motion $970 + NCBE Investigation Fee *","https://admissions.wsba.org/fees-deadlines?keyword=fee%20schedule"],["Years of practice","together with proof of active legal experience for at least one of the three years immediately preceding the filing of the application.","https://wsba.org/for-legal-professionals/join-the-legal-profession-in-wa/lawyers/admission-by-motion-reciprocity"],["UBE minimum score","Washington's qualifying score for the legacy UBE is 260.","https://www.wsba.org/for-legal-professionals/join-the-legal-profession-in-wa/lawyers/admission-by-ube-transfer"],["UBE score window","for up to 40 months after the date of the administration of the UBE in which the score was earned.","https://www.wsba.org/for-legal-professionals/join-the-legal-profession-in-wa/lawyers/admission-by-ube-transfer"],["MPRE","The qualifying Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) score must be acquired no more than three years before or no later than 40 months after the date of the administration of the UBE in which the applicant achieves a passing score (APR 4(d)(2)).","https://www.wsba.org/for-legal-professionals/join-the-legal-profession-in-wa/lawyers/admission-by-ube-transfer"],["Military spouse","A lawyer admitted to practice law in another state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia who is the spouse of an active duty service member of the United States Uniformed Services, who is or will be stationed in Washington","https://wsba.org/for-legal-professionals/join-the-legal-profession-in-wa/lawyers/admission-by-motion-reciprocity"],["Pro hac vice fee","A nonrefundable fee equal to the active status license fee for a WSBA member plus the client protection fund assessment paid to the WSBA.","https://www.wsba.org/for-legal-professionals/join-the-legal-profession-in-wa/lawyers/pro-hac-vice"]],"slug":"washington"},{"id":"West Virginia","aom":"reciprocal only","aom_req":"5 of preceding 7 yrs active practice (Rule 4.0); standards of a prior admitting state substantially equivalent to WV at admission and now; MPRE 80+ within 25 months of application, no waivers; NCBE character & fitness report plus in-person jurisdiction-specific interview; certificates of good standing from each state; application fee $2,000 plus NCBE fee; no residency requirement found; ABA JD not required per NCBE chart","aom_note":"Applicant must be admitted in an approved WV Reciprocity Jurisdiction","aom_rule":"W. Va. Rules for Admission to the Practice of Law, Rule 4.0 (MPRE per Rule 4.4)","ube":"Yes. Rule 3.5: combined scaled UBE score of no less than 270 earned within 3 years of application; MPRE 80+; no state-specific course found","other":"Military Spouse application; Rule 9.0 Limited Permission; admission by transferred UBE score","phv_rule":"W. Va. Rules for Admission, Rule 8.0","phv_lc":"Required. Active WV State Bar member in good standing with actual physical WV office as primary daily practice location; must sign all pleadings with WV Bar ID and personally appear and participate in pretrial conferences, hearings, trials, other proceedings","phv_limits":"Court may deny continuing privilege if applicant's WV appearances in past 24 months are numerous or frequent; no fixed numeric cap found; like-courtesy reciprocity requirement for applicant's home state","phv_fee":"$350 per applicant per case; $350 annual fee per lawyer (not per case) for admissions lasting a year or more","phv_proc":"Verified application filed with tribunal and State Bar (online at mywvbar.org: Submit New Pro Hac Vice Case); lists jurisdictions of admission, local counsel, WV matters in prior 24 months; motion by WV counsel; continuing duty to report discipline dispositions; closure documentation (dismissal order) required; N.D./S.D. W. Va. federal courts accept Statement of Visiting Attorney","urls":["https://www.courtswv.gov/legal-community/bar-admissions/instructions-admission-motionreciprocity","https://www.courtswv.gov/legal-community/rules-for-admission","https://wvbar.org/pro-hac-vice/","https://www.courtswv.gov/sites/default/pubfilesmnt/2023-07/Admission-Rule-8-Final-Effective-Jan-1-2015_0.pdf","https://www.ncbex.org/jurisdictions/WV/chart/15"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-02","yrs":"five (5) of the seven (7) years next preceding application","recip_states":"Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Illinois Indiana Iowa Kentucky Maine Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Dakota Tennessee Texas Vermont Virginia Washington Wisconsin","aom_fee":"$2,000","ube_min":"270","ube_win":"within three years immediately preceding the date upon which application is made","mpre":"scaled score of at least 80 on an exam administered no more than 25 months prior to application for admission","foreign":"Graduates of a law school outside of the United States may apply subject to a fee for an equivalency evaluation.","milspouse":"Military Spouse Application available with $150 filing fee","q":[["On motion","must have been lawfully engaged in the active practice of law for five (5) of the seven (7) years next preceding his or her application and must have held a valid license to practice law from some state throughout such five year period","https://www.courtswv.gov/legal-community/rules-for-admission"],["On-motion rule","Rule 4.0. Admission without examination.","https://www.courtswv.gov/legal-community/rules-for-admission"],["UBE transfer","shall have earned a combined, scaled UBE score of no less than 270 in an administration of the UBE taken within three years immediately preceding the date upon which application is made","https://www.courtswv.gov/legal-community/rules-for-admission"],["Other routes","Military Spouse Application Filing Fee - $150 (in addition to separate fee for background investigation payable directly to the NCBE)","https://www.courtswv.gov/legal-community/bar-admissions/fee-schedule-other-requests"],["Local counsel","No out-of-state lawyer may appear pro hac vice before any tribunal in West Virginia unless the out-of-state lawyer has first associated in that case with a lawyer","https://www.courtswv.gov/legal-community/rules-for-admission"],["Pro hac vice fee","a non-refundable application fee of three hundred-fifty dollars ($350) payable to the West Virginia State Bar for each individual applicant in each individual pro hac vice admission for each separate case before a tribunal.","https://www.courtswv.gov/legal-community/rules-for-admission"],["On-motion fee","Reciprocity Application Filing Fee - $2,000 (in addition to separate fee for background investigation payable directly to the NCBE)","https://www.courtswv.gov/legal-community/bar-admissions/fee-schedule-other-requests"],["Years of practice","an applicant must have been lawfully engaged in the active practice of law for five (5) of the seven (7) years next preceding his or her application","https://www.courtswv.gov/legal-community/rules-for-admission"],["Reciprocity states","Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Illinois Indiana Iowa Kentucky Maine Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Dakota Tennessee Texas Vermont Virginia Washington Wisconsin","https://www.courtswv.gov/legal-community/bar-admissions/reciprocity-list"],["UBE score window","in an administration of the UBE taken within three years immediately preceding the date upon which application is made","https://www.courtswv.gov/legal-community/rules-for-admission"],["MPRE","Pursuant to Rule 4.4, applicants for admission on motion must achieve a scaled score of at least 80 on an exam administered no more than 25 months prior to application for admission.","https://www.courtswv.gov/legal-community/bar-admissions/instructions-admission-motionreciprocity"]],"slug":"west-virginia"},{"id":"Wisconsin","aom":"yes","aom_req":"Must show substantially engaged in practice of law for three years within last five years prior to filing","aom_note":"No reciprocity condition found; any US jurisdiction admission qualifies","aom_rule":"Wis. SCR 40.05","ube":"Yes from July 2026: 260+, within 36 months, 21-hr Wis. component within 12 months, $450 fee (2026 WI 9)","other":"In-House Counsel registration is required in Wisconsin.","phv_rule":"Wis. SCR 10.03(4)(b)","phv_lc":"Generally required: active Wisconsin attorney sponsors and files motion with the court; exceptions for nonresident military counsel and ICWA representations","phv_limits":"Application and fee for each case; one application covers appellate and subsequent circuit court proceedings in same matter; consolidated cases may use one application; no numeric cap found","phv_fee":"$250 to State Bar of Wisconsin per case, paid online by card (wisbar.org/prohacvice)","phv_proc":"Nonresident completes State Bar application and pays fee online; sponsoring Wisconsin attorney files motion in court; certificate of good standing not expressly required on court page; eCourts account required","urls":["https://www.wicourts.gov/sc/rules/chap40.pdf","https://www.wicourts.gov/services/attorney/docs/admfaqs.pdf","https://www.wicourts.gov/services/attorney/prohacvice.htm"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-02","yrs":"three years within the last five years prior to filing application","recip_states":"","aom_fee":"$850","ube_min":"260 or higher","ube_win":"within 36 months of the date of the qualifying examination","mpre":"No MPRE required","foreign":"Yes, graduates of foreign law schools or attorneys licensed in other countries may sit for the UBE if certain requirements are met","milspouse":"","q":[["On motion","The applicant who applies for admission to the practice of law in Wisconsin must show they have been substantially engaged in the practice of law in a state or territory, the federal government, or the District of Columbia for three years within the last five years prior to filing application for admission.","https://www.wicourts.gov/services/attorney/bar.htm"],["On-motion rule","The eligibility requirements for admission via Proof of Practice Elsewhere may be found in SCR §40.05","https://www.wicourts.gov/services/attorney/docs/admfaqs.pdf"],["UBE transfer","they have received a scaled score of 260 or higher earned in another jurisdiction on the UBE and the score is certified as a UBE score by the National Conference of Bar Examiners. Applicants must submit evidence of the score and a complete application for admission to the Board within 36 months","https://www.wicourts.gov/services/attorney/bar.htm"],["Other routes","In-House Counsel registration is required in Wisconsin.","https://www.wicourts.gov/services/attorney/docs/admfaqs.pdf"],["Pro hac vice rule","A non-resident lawyer seeking admission pro hac vice must follow the applicable procedure set forth in SCR 10.03(4) .","https://www.wicourts.gov/services/attorney/prohacvice.htm"],["Pro hac vice fee","The non-resident attorney must complete the application and pay the $250 fee to the State Bar of Wisconsin.","https://www.wicourts.gov/services/attorney/prohacvice.htm"],["On-motion fee","(c) Fee for application for admission on proof of practice elsewhere $850","https://www.wicourts.gov/sc/rules/chap40.pdf"],["UBE minimum score","provided the applicant has received a scaled score of 260 or higher earned in another jurisdiction on the UBE","https://www.wicourts.gov/sc/rulhear/DisplayDocument.pdf?content=pdf&seqNo=1096782"],["UBE score window","The applicant shall submit evidence of the score and a complete application for admission to the Board within 36 months of the date of t he qualifying examination being used as the basis for the admission.","https://www.wicourts.gov/sc/rulhear/DisplayDocument.pdf?content=pdf&seqNo=1096782"],["MPRE","No, Wisconsin does not require the MPRE for admission.","https://www.wicourts.gov/services/attorney/docs/admfaqs.pdf"],["Foreign attorneys","Yes, it is possible for graduates of foreign law schools or attorneys licensed in other countries to sit for the UBE provided certain requirements are met.","https://www.wicourts.gov/services/attorney/docs/admfaqs.pdf"]],"slug":"wisconsin"},{"id":"Wyoming","aom":"yes","aom_req":"JD from ABA-accredited law school; admitted by written exam elsewhere; 300 hours per year for 5 of 7 years preceding application as active member in good standing of UBE/reciprocal jurisdiction; MPRE 85+; good standing in all jurisdictions","aom_note":"No reciprocity condition found","aom_rule":"Wyoming Rules and Procedures Governing Admission to the Practice of Law, Rule 302 and 304","ube":"Yes. Rule 305 and UBE transfer instructions (02/2025): 270+; no specific filing deadline stated, but Rule 305 allows scores under 3 yrs old, or 3-5 yrs old with 300 hrs/yr practice for 2 yrs preceding application; MPRE 85+; $600 fee to Supreme Court plus NCBE fee; certificates of good standing issued within 90 days of filing; no state-specific course found","other":"Admission of Military Spouse Attorneys under Rule 306 for spouse or registered domestic partner of U.S. Uniformed Services member stationed in Wyoming","phv_rule":"Rule 8, Rules Governing the Wyoming State Bar; Uniform Rules for District Courts Rule 104; W.R.A.P. 19.01","phv_lc":"Required: associate with active Wyoming State Bar member who files the motion and entry of appearance with the Rule 8 Certificate","phv_limits":"Separate application and fee for each case and each attorney; numeric cap or residency bar NOT FOUND","phv_fee":"$500 per application per case, paid to Wyoming State Bar","phv_proc":"Online application with payment to State Bar; certificates of good standing from highest state court (not federal, not bar letters) dated within 30 days before State Bar receipt; upon approval local counsel files motion with Rule 8 Certificate","urls":["https://www.wyocourts.gov/app/uploads/2025/02/Rules-and-Procedures-Governing-Admission-to-the-Practice-of-Law-August-2024.pdf","https://www.wyocourts.gov/app/uploads/2025/03/UBE-Score-Transfer-Instructions_02.2025.pdf","https://www.wyomingbar.org/for-lawyers/admissions/pro-hac-vice/"],"conf":"M","checked":"2026-10-05","yrs":"minimum of 300 hours per year for five of the seven years immediately preceding the date of application","recip_states":"","aom_fee":"$600 (plus a separate NCBE investigation fee paid to NCBE; amount not stated)","ube_min":"270","ube_win":"less than three years prior to application; or three to five years prior with active practice","mpre":"85 points or greater (75 points or greater for MPREs administered between January 1, 1999, and October 1, 2014)","foreign":"","milspouse":"Yes - spouse or registered domestic partner of a U.S. Uniformed Services member stationed in Wyoming may obtain a license to practice","q":[["On motion","Has engaged in the active, authorized practice of law for a minimum of 300 hours per year for five of the seven years immediately preceding the date of application","https://www.wyocourts.gov/app/uploads/2025/02/Rules-and-Procedures-Governing-Admission-to-the-Practice-of-Law-August-2024.pdf"],["On-motion rule","Rule 302. Eligibility for Admission on Motion.","https://www.wyocourts.gov/app/uploads/2025/02/Rules-and-Procedures-Governing-Admission-to-the-Practice-of-Law-August-2024.pdf"],["UBE transfer","Applicants who have graduated with a J.D. from an ABA-approved law school and have taken and received a scaled score of 270 or higher on the Uniform Bar Exam may transfer that score to Wyoming and may be admitted without further examination.","https://www.wyocourts.gov/app/uploads/2025/03/UBE-Score-Transfer-Instructions_02.2025.pdf"],["Other routes","an attorney who is a spouse or a registered domestic partner of a member of the United States Uniformed Services (“service member”), stationed within this jurisdiction, may obtain a license to practice law pursuant to the terms of this rule.","https://www.wyocourts.gov/app/uploads/2025/02/Rules-and-Procedures-Governing-Admission-to-the-Practice-of-Law-August-2024.pdf"],["Pro hac vice rule","Read the applicable rules concerning admission pro hac vice: Rule 8 of the Rules Governing the Wyoming State Bar and the Authorized Practice of Law and Rule 104 of the Uniform Rules for the District Courts of the State of Wyoming ; Rule 19.01 of the Wyoming Rules of Appellate Procedure .","https://www.wyomingbar.org/for-lawyers/admissions/pro-hac-vice/"],["Local counsel","Associate with local counsel, who is an active member of the Wyoming State Bar.","https://www.wyomingbar.org/for-lawyers/admissions/pro-hac-vice/"],["UBE minimum score","Has obtained a scaled score of 270 total points or greater on the UBE.","https://www.wyocourts.gov/app/uploads/2025/02/Rules-and-Procedures-Governing-Admission-to-the-Practice-of-Law-August-2024.pdf"],["UBE score window","the applicant earned a passing score on the UBE at an examination that was conducted less than three years prior to application for admission","https://www.wyocourts.gov/app/uploads/2025/02/Rules-and-Procedures-Governing-Admission-to-the-Practice-of-Law-August-2024.pdf"],["MPRE","Proof the applicant has passed the MPRE with a scaled score of 85 points or greater (75 points or greater for MPREs administered between January 1, 1999, and October 1, 2014).","https://www.wyocourts.gov/app/uploads/2025/02/Rules-and-Procedures-Governing-Admission-to-the-Practice-of-Law-August-2024.pdf"]],"slug":"wyoming"}]}