District of Oregon (D. Or.)
Common questions
Who can be admitted to the bar of the District of Oregon (D. Or.)?
Active Oregon State Bar member with full privileges, in good standing (LR 83-2). Rule: LR 83-1, 83-2, 83-4, 83-5, 83-6(d).
What is the admission fee for the District of Oregon (D. Or.)?
$225 (eff. 12/1/2023 fee schedule); due whether or not admitted (LR 83-1(c)). Payment: pay the admissions fee through PACER upon notice/message that fee is due via ECF Bar Admission fee utility.
Does the District of Oregon (D. Or.) allow pro hac vice admission, and what does it cost?
Pro hac vice available: yes. Local counsel: Required: associate with attorney admitted to general practice who meaningfully participates in preparation and trial; local counsel not to file the motion (LR 83-3(a)(4)). Fee: $300 (eff. 12/1/2023); waiver on motion possible.
General admission
- Who qualifies
- Active Oregon State Bar member with full privileges, in good standing (LR 83-2)
- Rule
- LR 83-1, 83-2, 83-4, 83-5, 83-6(d)
- Sponsor
- One active member of court's bar must sponsor
- Exam or course
- None mentioned
- Good standing cert.
- Certificate of good standing available via ECF event ($21)
- Oath
- Oath of Admission form required
- Swearing-in
- by signed/completed Oath of Admission uploaded to PACER
- Fee
- $225 (eff. 12/1/2023 fee schedule); due whether or not admitted (LR 83-1(c))
- Fee payment
- pay the admissions fee through PACER upon notice/message that fee is due via ECF Bar Admission fee utility
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Pro hac vice
- Available
- yes
- Who qualifies
- Active member in good standing of bar of any U.S. court or highest court of any state/territory/possession (LR 83-3)
- Rule
- LR 83-3
- Local counsel
- Required: associate with attorney admitted to general practice who meaningfully participates in preparation and trial; local counsel not to file the motion (LR 83-3(a)(4))
- Limits
- None mentioned
- Certifications
- Professional liability insurance or equivalent meeting Oregon State Bar requirements; acknowledge e-filing terms
- Fee
- $300 (eff. 12/1/2023); waiver on motion possible
- E-filing
- Request e-filing privileges via PACER first, then PHV attorney files motion in ecf.ord
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Ongoing and other
- CLE or course
- None mentioned
- Bankruptcy court
- must be admitted by the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon; pro hac vice for single case via LBF 120
- Pending changes
- LR 83-4 (special admission of government attorneys) took effect Sept. 4, 2025: admitted without the fee, local counsel, Oregon bar membership, or malpractice-insurance certification; ends with the qualifying employment.
- Rules dated
- Amendments through 12/1/2025
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Who qualifies
Admission to general practice, and continuing membership in the bar of this Court, is limited to attorneys of good moral character who are active members with full privileges in good standing with the Oregon State Bar.ord.uscourts.gov
Sponsor
Sponsoring Attorney: The sponsoring attorney must be an active member of this Court's bar, which should be selected under the Jurisdiction dropdown. Only one sponsoring attorney is required.ord.uscourts.gov
Admission fee
Admission of Attorney to General Practice (New Application or Reinstatement) $225.00ord.uscourts.gov
Pro hac vice available
To apply for admission pro hac vice , attorneys must file a Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice in the case in which they wish to appear and pay the requisite fee.ord.uscourts.gov
Pro hac vice: who qualifies
Any attorney who is an active member in good standing of the bar of any United States court, or the highest court of any state, territory, or insular possession of the United States, may apply to be specially admitted pro hac vice in a particular case, provided he or she:ord.uscourts.gov
Local counsel
Associates with an attorney admitted to general practice before the bar of this Court, who will meaningfully participate in the preparation and trial of the case.ord.uscourts.gov
Fee payment
After submitting a request for admission via PACER, applicants will receive a message from the admissions clerk with a link to pay the admissions fee.ord.uscourts.gov
Swearing-in
Required: A completed Application for General Admission , including the completed sponsor certificate. A completed Oath of Admission .ord.uscourts.gov
Application link
Navigate to pacer.uscourts.gov , then click Manage My Account at the top right corner of the screen and log in.ord.uscourts.gov
Bankruptcy court admission
To begin practicing in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Oregon, you must be admitted by the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon or, to be admitted on a pro hac vice basis for a single case or proceeding, submit an Application for Special Admission ( Local Bankruptcy Form (LBF) 120 ).orb.uscourts.gov