The 7 federal district courts in the 7th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.D. Ill. | Any state bar | $249 (eff. 12/1/2023; waiver for government employees on… | yes (discretionary) | No separate fee stated. Pro hac vice is not generally… |
| E.D. Wis. | Any state or federal court bar | $234 | no | — |
| N.D. Ill. | Any state bar | $199.00 filing fee paid electronically through pay.gov | yes | $150.00 (General Order 17-0022, eff. Jan. 7, 2018) |
| N.D. Ind. | Any state bar or Supreme Court bar | $199 now; $221 effective Dec. 1, 2026 (national… | yes | $96 (local fee; court e-filing instructions and archived… |
| S.D. Ill. | Any state bar | $249 | yes | $200 per fee schedule |
| S.D. Ind. | Any state bar or Supreme Court bar | $249 | yes | $100 per attorney per case (admission page) |
| W.D. Wis. | Any state bar | $249 (admission incl. certificate + Attorney Admission Fund) | yes | $100 per motion at filing |