Attorneys from out of state who wish to litigate cases in US District Court for the Southern District of Ohio 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:
Local counsel is a condition of admission pro hac vice in the Southern District of Ohio. Local counsel can also provide valuable insights into matters of local practice that can assist you in representing your client. Find available local counsel by choosing Local Counsel on this page.
Register for electronic filing on the District’s website. Electronically file the Motion and certificate of good standing, signed by local counsel, into the case in which admission is sought.
Pro hac vice admission in the Southern District of Ohio requires a Motion for Admission and certificate of good standing from the state bar of the state in which the applicant is licensed, dated within 90 days of the motion.
The fee for pro hac vice admission to the Southern District of Ohio is $200.