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Local Counsel

Lawyers not admitted to the State Bar of California or the Bar of the United States District Court for the Central District of California must associate with local counsel.

We often serve as local counsel for firms that do not have a Los Angeles office, including some of the most eminent firms in the country. Our role varies with the needs of non-California counsel. Sometimes the firm takes a very limited role, while in other cases the firm actively assists in the litigation. In all cases, we are prepared to answer any questions that non-California lawyers could have about procedures in either federal or state court.

The procedure for appearing pro hac vice in the California courts is set forth in Rule 9.40 of the California Rules of Court. The web site for the Los Angeles Superior Court is www.lasuperiorcourt.org. The web site for the California Court of Appeal, 2nd District, is www.courtinfo.ca.gov/courts/courtsofappeal/2ndDistrict/.

The procedure for appearing pro hac vice in the United States District Court for the Central District of California is set forth in Local Rules 83-2.3 and 83-2.8.2 of the Local Civil Rules of the Central District. The Application of Non-Resident Attorney to Appear in a Specific Case (G-64) is available in PDF format at www.cacd.uscourts.gov, the web site of the district court.

The procedure for gaining admittance to the bar of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit is set forth in Rule 46(a) of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure and Circuit Rule 46-1. Click here for a summary of the admission procedures. The mandatory application can be obtained in PDF form on the Ninth Circuit web site, www.ca9.uscourts.gov. An informative web site sponsored by the circuit executive is at www.ce9.uscourts.gov.

Like all information in this web site, this information is provided for informational purposes only, does not constitute legal advice, and is subject to the disclaimer.