The 9 federal district courts in the 6th Circuit, with each court’s admission route, fee and pro hac vice fee. Select a court for the full rules and source links.
| Court | Admission route | Fee | Pro hac vice | PHV fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E.D. Ky. | Home-state bar only | $199 | yes | $125 |
| E.D. Mich. | Any state bar or any U.S. district court | $318.00 (cert of good standing $21.00) | No | N/A |
| E.D. Tenn. | Any state bar | $249 (includes certificate; sched. updated Oct. 1, 2024) | Yes | $150 |
| M.D. Tenn. | Any state bar and a U.S. district court | $249 (sched. updated Dec. 1, 2023) | Yes | $150 |
| N.D. Ohio | Any state bar or any U.S. district court | $237 (paid after approval via PACER) | Yes | $120 each time |
| S.D. Ohio | Home-state bar only | $199 | Yes | $200 |
| W.D. Ky. | Home-state bar only | $229 (link to pay after approval) | yes | $150 |
| W.D. Mich. | Any state bar | $275 (Admin. Order 25-AD-068, eff. Sept. 1, 2025) | yes | $35 (Admin. Order 25-AD-068, eff. Sept. 1, 2025; pro hac… |
| W.D. Tenn. | Any state bar and a U.S. district court | $249 (effective 12/1/2023) | yes | $150 per attorney per case |