Attorneys from out of state who wish to litigate cases in US District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin 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:
Pro hac vice applications are not permitted in the Eastern District of Wisconsin, which requires all attorneys practicing in the courts to be fully admitted. However, local counsel provides valuable insights into matters of local practice that can assist you in the representation of your client. Find available local counsel by choosing the Local Counsel tab on this page.
The Application and fee (made payable to Clerk, US District Court) should be submitted in person or by mail to the Clerk of the Eastern District of Wisconsin.
Full admission to the Eastern District of Wisconsin requires an Application and Oath, plus proof of eligibility in the form of a Certificate of Good Standing from any court in which the applicant is admitted, or an affidavit from a lawyer already admitted to the Eastern District of Wisconsin. Download free sample forms by choosing the Forms tab on this page.
The fee for full admission to the Eastern District of Wisconsin is $211.