Current through May 13, 2026

Pro Hac Vice

C.D. Cal. — CDCA pro hac vice admission costs $450 per case (General Order 25-05).

CDCA pro hac vice admission costs $450 per case (General Order 25-05). Cannot appear PHV if you reside in California, are regularly employed in California, or regularly engaged in business in California. Local counsel must be a CDCA bar member with an office physically in the District. L.R. 83-2.1.3.

RequirementRuleDetails
EligibilityL.R. 83-2.1.3.1Member in good standing of bar of any U.S. court, D.C. Court of Appeals, or highest court of any state/territory.
DisqualificationL.R. 83-2.1.3.2Cannot appear if (a) reside in CA, (b) regularly employed in CA, or (c) regularly engaged in business in CA.
ApplicationL.R. 83-2.1.3.3Form G-64. Must certify familiarity with local rules. Must list PHV applications in prior 3 years.
Local counselL.R. 83-2.1.3.4CDCA bar member with office in District, physically present on regular basis.
Co-counselL.R. 83-2.1.3.5Judge may require co-counsel with full attorney-of-record authority.
FeeGO 25-05$450 per case.
FilingL.R. 83-2.1.3.3(b)Local counsel e-files with proposed order, fee, and Certificate of Good Standing (issued within 30 days).

Attorney Admission Fees (GO 25-05)

CategoryFee
Admission (CA bar < 3 years)$281
Admission (CA bar 3+ years)$331
Pro hac vice$450
Annual renewal$25 (due Sept 1)