Attorneys from out of state who wish to litigate cases in US District Court for the District of Columbia 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:
Submit the Application and filing fee to the Committee on the Unauthorized Practice of Law. The Committee will provide a receipt. The applicant should file the receipt with the clerk of the court where admission is sought along with the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice. The Motion should include the completed Application, Receipt, proof of service, and Proposed Order.
Yes. The District of Columbia Court of Appeals Committee on the Unauthorized Practice of Law requires pro hac vice applicants to retain local counsel as a condition of admission. Local counsel can also provide valuable insight into matters of local practice which can assist you in representing your client. Find available local counsel by choosing Local Counsel on this page.
Yes. The fee for pro hac vice admission in the District of Columbia is $100, and should be made payable to Clerk, DC Court of Appeals, in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, or money order.
You will need an Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice, a Sworn Statement, Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice, and a Proposed Order. Download sample forms for free by choosing Forms on this page, including a list of requirements for the Sworn Statement.