Licensed federal attorney
In the United States, a licensed federal attorney or federal court attorney is an attorney qualified to appear in a Federal court for a particular jurisdiction.
Eligibility
In most jurisdictions eligibility is limited to those already admitted to a state bar association; some jurisdictions require membership in a particular state bar association. Some jurisdictions require a certain level of experience for eligibility.
Admission requirements
Most jurisdictions require the submission of an application for admission. Some jurisdictions require attendance at a federal court practice seminar prior to admission.[1] Some jurisdictions require passing an examination, obtaining sponsorships, or other documentation.[2] Once approved for admission, applicants must be sworn in.[3][4]
See also
References
- ^ "Attorney Admission". USCourts.gov. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
- ^ Okray, John (2010). US Federal Courts Attorney Admission Requirements. Lawyerup Press LLC.
- ^ Wormuth, Gregory. "Gonzalez v. United States". casetext.com. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
- ^ "What is a federal attorney". Retrieved March 20, 2016.
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