Legal Admission Application

LEGAL ADMISSION APPLICATION

This Legal Admission Application is submitted by Applicant Name: and is sponsored by Sponsoring Attorney Name: in support of the Applicant's request for admission to practice before the Court or administrative body identified below.

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Applicant seeks admission to practice law before the admitting authority in order to represent clients in this jurisdiction and to comply with local admission procedures; and

WHEREAS, Sponsoring Attorney is a member in good standing of the bar of the admitting authority and is willing to certify to Applicant's qualifications and character; and

WHEREAS, the admitting authority requires Applicant to furnish the information, certifications, and documentary evidence specified in this Application as a condition of admission;

NOW, THEREFORE, Applicant and Sponsoring Attorney submit this Application and agree as follows:

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION

2. ADMISSION REQUEST

The Applicant requests the following form(s) of admission (check all that apply):

Permanent admission to the bar of the admitting authority
Admission pro hac vice for specific matter(s); case name and docket:

3. QUALIFICATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND DISCLOSURES

Applicant certifies and provides the following information under penalty of law. Answer each item truthfully. Explanations required must be attached in the space provided below.

a) Applicant is currently a member in good standing of the bar of the following jurisdiction(s):

b) Has Applicant ever been disciplined, suspended, disbarred, resigned in lieu of discipline, or subject to a pending disciplinary proceeding in any jurisdiction? Yes No

c) Has Applicant ever been convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude? Yes No

4. OATH, ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, AND AUTHORIZATIONS

Applicant acknowledges that, if admitted, Applicant will be bound by the rules of professional conduct and by the orders and rules of the admitting authority. Applicant affirms that the statements in this Application are true and complete to the best of Applicant's knowledge.

Applicant hereby authorizes the admitting authority, disciplinary authorities, and any entity listed in this Application to release and verify information concerning Applicant's character, fitness, and disciplinary history. Applicant expressly waives any privacy right to obtain records necessary for the admission decision.

Applicant certifies under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

5. SPONSORING ATTORNEY CERTIFICATION

Sponsoring Attorney certifies that to the best of Sponsoring Attorney's knowledge Applicant possesses the requisite legal ability, moral character, and fitness to practice in this jurisdiction; that Sponsoring Attorney is a member in good standing and will, if required, supervise or associate with Applicant as required by local rule; and that Sponsoring Attorney will promptly notify the admitting authority of any change in the matters certified herein.

6. FEES, PAYMENT, AND PROCESSING

Applicant understands that admission may require payment of fees. Applicant agrees to pay any filing, processing, or administrative fees required by the admitting authority and understands that such fees are nonrefundable except as required by law or rule.

7. EXPLANATIONS AND ATTACHMENTS

8. REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTY AND INDEMNITY

Applicant represents and warrants that all statements made in this Application are true and complete. Applicant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the sponsoring attorney, admitting authority, and any agents acting on their behalf from claims arising from false statements or omissions in this Application.

9. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Governing Law: This Application and any proceedings arising from it shall be governed by the law and rules of the admitting authority and, where applicable, by the laws of the state or federal jurisdiction in which admission is sought.

Entire Agreement: This Application, together with any attachments and certifications, constitutes the entire agreement between Applicant and Sponsoring Attorney for purposes of admission and supersedes all prior agreements or representations relating to the subject matter herein.

Severability: If any provision of this Application is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Notices: Any notice required or permitted under this Application shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses provided in this Application; notice shall be deemed given when received.

Amendments and Waiver: This Application may be amended only in writing signed by Applicant and Sponsoring Attorney. No waiver of any provision shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the party waiving compliance.

Counterparts: This Application may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and facsimile or electronic signatures shall have the same force and effect as originals.

DECLARATION

I DECLARE UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS APPLICATION IS TRUE, CORRECT, AND COMPLETE. I UNDERSTAND THAT FALSE STATEMENTS ARE GROUNDS FOR DENIAL OF ADMISSION OR DISCIPLINE.

Applicant Acknowledgement: I acknowledge and agree

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