Middle District of Louisiana (M.D. La.)
Common questions
Who can be admitted to the bar of the Middle District of Louisiana (M.D. La.)?
Member in good standing of Supreme Court of Louisiana (VERBATIM).
What is the admission fee for the Middle District of Louisiana (M.D. La.)?
$199.00 Attorney Admission; $15.00 per year Bench Bar Fee paid triennially ($45.00). Payment: cashier's check, law firm check, money order, VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and Diner's Club; checks payable to "U.S. Courts"; No personal checks or cash.
Does the Middle District of Louisiana (M.D. La.) allow pro hac vice admission, and what does it cost?
Pro hac vice available: yes. Fee: $100.00 per attorney, per case.
General admission
- Who qualifies
- Member in good standing of Supreme Court of Louisiana (VERBATIM)
- Sponsor
- Two attorneys each sign affidavit; one signs Motion for Admission
- Good standing cert.
- Issued by La. Supreme Court within 6 months, raised seal
- Certificate age
- within the last 6 months
- Fee
- $199.00 Attorney Admission; $15.00 per year Bench Bar Fee paid triennially ($45.00)
- Fee payment
- cashier's check, law firm check, money order, VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and Diner's Club; checks payable to "U.S. Courts"; No personal checks or cash
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- Rule
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- Exam or course
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- Oath
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- Swearing-in
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- Apply
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Pro hac vice
- Available
- yes
- Rule
- LR 83(b)(8) per FAQ (visiting attorneys)
- Fee
- $100.00 per attorney, per case
- Fee covers
- per attorney, per case
- E-filing
- Motion in specific case, then register ECF account via PACER
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- Local counsel
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- Residency limits
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- Limits
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- Certifications
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- Form
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Ongoing and other
- Renewal
- $15.00 per year Bench Bar Fee, paid triennially ($45.00)
- Bankruptcy court
- Local Rule 2090
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- CLE or course
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- Pending changes
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- Rules dated
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Who qualifies
Any member in good standing of the bar of the Supreme Court of Louisiana is eligible for admission to the bar of this court.lamd.uscourts.gov
Sponsor
Only two attorneys are needed to complete the information on page 3. Each attorney should sign an affidavit, and one of those attorneys can sign the Motion for Admission.lamd.uscourts.gov
Good standing certificate
No. The certificate of Good Standing MUST be issued by the Louisiana Supreme Court within the last 6 months and must have a raised seal.lamd.uscourts.gov
Admission fee
Bench Bar Fee ($15.00 per year, paid triennially) 45.00 Attorney Admission 199.00lamd.uscourts.gov
Pro hac vice available
For requirements to enroll pro hac vice please see Rule 83(b)(8) of the Local Rules for the Middle District of Louisiana regarding visiting attorneys.lamd.uscourts.gov
Fee payment
cashier's check, law firm check, money order, VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and Diner's Club. Payments for file retrievals, certifications, and searches can also be made online via Pay.gov . No personal checks or cash are accepted. All checks are to be payable to "U.S. Courts."lamd.uscourts.gov
Certificate age limit
The certificate of Good Standing MUST be issued by the Louisiana Supreme Court within the last 6 months and must have a raised seal.lamd.uscourts.gov