Pro hac vice admission in Alabama federal courts is governed by each district's local rules and attorney admission procedures. Attorneys not admitted to practice in Alabama federal courts must seek permission from the presiding judge and comply with district-specific filing and sponsorship requirements.
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
Electronic filing required via CM/ECF.
Local Rules
Local Rule 83.1 – Attorneys must be members in good standing of any U.S. bar. Pro hac vice motions require local counsel sponsorship.
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama
Motion must be filed before any other pleading.
Local Rules
Local Rule 83.1(d) – Pro hac vice admission requires a certificate of good standing and association with local counsel.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama
Annual renewal not required for single-case admission.
Local Rules
Local Rule 83.2 – Out-of-state attorneys must associate with a member of the bar of this court.
Attorneys typically must associate with local counsel admitted in the district, submit a motion for pro hac vice admission, provide a certificate of good standing, and pay a court-specific fee. Electronic filing registration is also required.
No civil sponsors listed yet for Alabama.
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No criminal sponsors listed yet for Alabama.
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Out-of-state attorney? Send an inquiry to find local counsel for your pro hac vice matter in Alabama.