Western District of Kentucky (W.D. Ky.)
Common questions
Who can be admitted to the bar of the Western District of Kentucky (W.D. Ky.)?
Kentucky bar membership required. Rule: LR 83.1; LCrR 57.1 (per page).
What is the admission fee for the Western District of Kentucky (W.D. Ky.)?
$229 (link to pay after approval). Payment: Through PACER via link to submit payment after approval.
Does the Western District of Kentucky (W.D. Ky.) allow pro hac vice admission, and what does it cost?
Pro hac vice available: yes. Fee: $150.
General admission
- Who qualifies
- Kentucky bar membership required
- Rule
- LR 83.1; LCrR 57.1 (per page)
- Sponsor
- yes -> Affidavit and Motion by Sponsor (hand signed), one sponsoring attorney
- Fee
- $229 (link to pay after approval)
- Fee payment
- Through PACER via link to submit payment after approval
- Apply
- kywd.uscourts.gov
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- Exam or course
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- Good standing cert.
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- Oath
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- Swearing-in
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- Certificate age
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Pro hac vice
- Available
- yes
- Rule
- LR 83.2; LCrR 57.2
- Fee
- $150
- Fee covers
- Renewal fee each year case is active
- E-filing
- 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
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- Who qualifies
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- Local counsel
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- Residency limits
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- Limits
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- Certifications
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- Form
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Ongoing and other
- Renewal
- Renewal fee each year case is active $150.00
- Bankruptcy court
- NOT FOUND (kywb quick reference guide has no admission info)
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- CLE or course
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- Pending changes
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- Rules dated
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Admission rule
Admission to practice in the Western District of Kentucky is governed by LR 83.1 and LCrR 57.1.kywd.uscourts.gov
Admission fee
Admission of Attorneys to Practice (includes certificate) Includes Certificate $229.00kywd.uscourts.gov
Pro hac vice available
When seeking to appear pro hac vice , the following must be submitted to the Court:kywd.uscourts.gov
Pro hac vice rule
Motions to appear pro hac vice are governed by See LR 83.2 and LCrR 57.2.kywd.uscourts.gov
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.kywd.uscourts.gov
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-admissionkywd.uscourts.gov
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;courtrules.net