Eligibility:

• Any attorney who is a member in good standing of the Washington State Bar.

Procedure for Admission:

• Complete a Petition for Admission to Practice application and register for the court's Electronic Case Filing (ECF) system - if you have not done so already.

• Submit both documents along with payment of the $200 filing fee to the Clerk's Office.

Basic Requirements: (General Rule 2)

• An Oath as well as the information contained in the Petition will be sworn to before a Notary Public.  The court does not hold swearing-in ceremonies.

• Certify that you have read the Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedures and the Local Rules of this court.              

• Submit certificates of two reputable members of the Bar of this court who recommend your admission.  You can e-mail the form to the recommending attorneys.

• Pay a filing fee in the amount of $200.

Notification of Admission:

• If your Petition for Admission is complete and correct, a Certificate of Admission will be mailed to you within 30 days and your name will be entered into the court's database.  

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Please contact the attorney admission clerk by phone at 206-370-8862 or e-mail.

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