Application To Qualify As An Attorney (Norfolk Newport News)

APPLICATION TO QUALIFY AS AN ATTORNEY OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA (NORFOLK/NEWPORT NEWS DIVISION). This form is used in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Norfolk/Newport News Division by attorneys seeking admission to practice before the court. This document outlines the process, including the requirement for attorneys to take the Oath of Admission in open court before a U.S. District or Magistrate Judge. To be admitted, applicants must complete an application, secure sponsorship from an already-admitted attorney (the "movant"), and schedule an admission proceeding through the court. The application must be filed with the Clerk’s Office in advance, accompanied by a Virginia Bar Card and original signatures. On the day of admission, the applicant and movant must appear in court, after which the applicant must submit their application to the Clerk’s Office and pay the $199 admission fee. Applicants can request a Certificate of Good Standing for an extra $21 fee, which allows them to apply for admission to the Western District of Virginia. The Clerk’s Office will later issue a Certificate of Admission and, if requested, a Certificate of Good Standing. The form ensures that attorneys admitted to practice in the court meet professional qualifications and understand federal court rules, including Electronic Case Filing (ECF) requirements. www.FormsWorkflow.com