Attorneys from out of state who wish to litigate cases in US Bankruptcy Court for the Northern 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:
The Bankruptcy Courts for the the Northern District of California have adopted the civil local rules for the District Courts. The rules do not require local counsel as a condition of admission. However, 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.
Mail the completed Application and Proposed Order with the fee to the Clerk of the Court. If the Court grants admission, the clerk will mail a conformed copy of the Order to the applicant. The applicant should serve a copy of the order on all parties.
You will need an Application for Admission of Attorney Pro Hac Vice and a Proposed Order. Download free sample forms by choosing Forms on this page.
The fee for pro hac vice admission in the Bankruptcy Courts for the Northern District of California is $305 and is payable on pay.gov.