Attorneys from out of state who wish to litigate cases in US Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Missouri 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 Eastern District of Missouri strongly encourage pro hac vice applicants to retain local counsel. Local counsel can provide valuable insights into matters of local practice which can impact your representation of your client. Find available local counsel by choosing Local Counsel on this page.
Local counsel should file the form Motion for Admission in the case in which admission is sought. The clerk’s office will contact local counsel regarding the method of payment.
You will need a form Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice. Download free sample forms under the Forms tab on this page.
The fee for pro hac vice admission in the Bankruptcy Courts for the Eastern District of Missouri is $100.