Attorneys from out of state who wish to litigate cases in US District 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 Northern District of California does 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.
Register for electronic filing on the Northern District of California website. E-file the Application with a Certificate of Good Standing from a specific court to which the applicant is admitted. The filing event is located under Motions, General.
You will need an Application for Admission of Attorney Pro Hac Vice. Download free sample forms by choosing Forms on this page.
The fee for pro hac vice admission in the Northern District of California is $305 and is payable on pay.gov.