Attorneys from out of state who wish to litigate cases in US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas 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 not strictly required in the Eastern District of Texas. However, local counsel can provide valuable insight into matters of local practice which can impact your representation of your client. Find available local counsel by choosing the Local Counsel tab on this page.
Complete the Application and email it to the address on the form. Once approved, you will receive electronic filing credentials, which you should use to docket the Application in the case in which admission is sought and pay the fee (see instructions on the Forms tab).
Pro hac vice practice in the Eastern District of Texas requires an Application. The Eastern District of Texas has very specific rules for docketing the Application. Download free sample forms and the docketing instructions by choosing the Forms tab on this page.
The fee for pro hac vice admission in the Eastern District of Texas is $100.