Attorneys from out of state who wish to litigate cases in US Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California must associate with local counsel. We provide required forms and answers to common questions about admission, always at no charge.
The rules for pro hac vice admission in the state, federal, and bankruptcy courts differ. For more information about the federal or bankruptcy district in which you need admission, use the following links:
Yes. The Bankruptcy Courts for the Central District of California require pro hac vice applicants to designate local counsel as a condition of admission. Local counsel can provide valuable insight into matters of local practice that can assist you in representing your client. Choose from available local counsel by choosing Local Counsel on this page.
Complete the Application with original signatures (e-signatures are not accepted). E-file the Application. Take a file stamped copy of the Application to the Clerk’s window and pay the filing fee. The clerk will stamp the Application as paid; e-file the stamped copy and submit a proposed Order. The fee is payable at the time of filing.
You will need an Application of Non-Resident Attorney to Appear in a Specific Case Pro Hac Vice and a proposed Order. Download free sample forms by choosing Forms on this page.
Yes. The fee for pro hac vice admission in the Bankruptcy Courts in the Central District of California is $325 and can be paid on pay.gov during the application filing process.