Western District of Virginia (W.D. Va.)
Common questions
Who can be admitted to the bar of the Western District of Virginia (W.D. Va.)?
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). Rule: Local Rule 6.
What is the admission fee for the Western District of Virginia (W.D. Va.)?
$199. Payment: pay the Admission Fee online via PACER account using Pay Admission Fee link prior to taking oath.
Does the Western District of Virginia (W.D. Va.) allow pro hac vice admission, and what does it cost?
Pro hac vice available: yes. Fee: $100 motion fee.
General admission
- Who qualifies
- 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)
- Rule
- Local Rule 6
- Sponsor
- Certificate from two court members re character
- Good standing cert.
- Yes - E.D. Va. attorneys must file a certificate of good standing
- Oath
- Via oath, before fee payment
- Fee
- $199
- Fee payment
- pay the Admission Fee online via PACER account using Pay Admission Fee link prior to taking oath
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- Exam or course
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- Swearing-in
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- Certificate age
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- Apply
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Pro hac vice
- Available
- yes
- Who qualifies
- Attorneys seeking admission for the conduct of a case pending before the court
- Rule
- Local Rule 6(d)
- Fee
- $100 motion fee
- E-filing
- Notice of appearance forthwith after approval; NextGen e-filer registration
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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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- Fee covers
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- Form
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Ongoing and other
- Bankruptcy court
- LBR 2090-1(e)(2)
- Pending changes
- None found as of Oct. 5, 2026. A Local Rules Advisory Committee was appointed (S.O. 2026-10); no proposed text located.
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- Renewal
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- CLE or course
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- Rules dated
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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.vawd.uscourts.gov
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.vawd.uscourts.gov
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.vawd.uscourts.gov
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).vawd.uscourts.gov
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 courtvawd.uscourts.gov
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 .vawd.uscourts.gov