The 15 federal district courts in the 9th Circuit, with each court’s admission route, fee and pro hac vice fee. Select a court for the full rules and source links.
| Court | Admission route | Fee | Pro hac vice | PHV fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.D. Cal. | Home-state bar only | $281 if admitted to the California bar fewer than 3 years… | yes | $450 per case (General Order 25-05, Oct. 17, 2025; reduced… |
| D. Alaska | Home-state bar only | $299 | yes | $250 per case per attorney |
| D. Ariz. | Home-state bar only | $229.00 | yes | $225 eff. Oct. 1, 2025 (GO 25-16) |
| D. Guam | Home-state bar only | $400 (fee sched. eff. Jan. 1, 2025) | yes | $400 |
| D. Haw. | Home-state bar only | $2.00 application fee (per HID 002a instructions; may be… | yes | $300 (per 2014-era form; may be stale) |
| D. Idaho | Home-state bar only | $250 | yes | $250 per application |
| D. Mont. | Home-state bar only | $273 | yes | $273 |
| D. Nev. | Home-state bar only | $212 | yes | $250 per verified petition per case |
| D. Or. | Home-state bar only | $225 (eff. 12/1/2023 fee schedule); due whether or not… | yes | $300 (eff. 12/1/2023); waiver on motion possible |
| D.N. Mar. I. | Home-state bar only | $299 (full or temporary) | yes | $300 |
| E.D. Cal. | Home-state bar only | $225 | yes | $300 |
| E.D. Wash. | Home-state bar only | $224 (fee schedule); do not pay until directed by Clerk | yes | $200 per attorney, per case |
| N.D. Cal. | Home-state bar only | $328.00 | yes | $328 |
| S.D. Cal. | Home-state bar only | $224 | yes | $224 per Pro Hac Vice request |
| W.D. Wash. | Home-state bar only | $249 | yes | $249 |