E.D. Wash. LCivR 83.2

(a) Eligibility.

(1) Attorneys Admitted to the Washington State Bar. Any attorney who is a member in

good standing of the Washington State Bar Association is eligible for admission to the

bar of this Court. Admission to and continuing membership in the bar of this Court is

limited to attorneys who are active members in good standing of the State Bar of

Washington.

(2) U.S. Attorneys for the Eastern District of Washington and Federal Defenders of

Eastern Washington. Any attorney who is a member in good standing of the bar of

any state; who is employed in a professional capacity by the office of the United

States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington or the Federal Defenders of

Eastern Washington; and who, while being so employed, may have occasion to appear

in this Court on behalf of the United States or the Federal Defender is eligible for

conditional admission to the bar of this Court.

(3) Other Attorneys for the U.S. Any attorney employed outside of this district on a

regular basis by any agency of the United States who is a member in good standing of

the bar of any state, may appear in this Court on behalf of the United States on an

individual case without being admitted to the bar thereof, subject to the Local Rules

of this Court including the Local Rules governing the conduct of attorneys.

(b) Procedures for Admission.

(1) General Procedure for Admission.

(A) Contents of Petition. Each applicant shall complete a petition for admission,

which form can be obtained from the Clerk of Court. The petition shall

include the following: the applicant’s residential address; office address;

general and legal education; the courts to which the applicant has been

admitted to practice; current bar status, where admitted; disciplinary actions or

sanctions, if any, to which applicant has been subjected or are now pending;

and such other information required by the Court.

(B) Character Certificates. Every petition for admission shall be accompanied

by certificates from two members of the bar of this Court who are acquainted

with the applicant. The certificate shall set forth the members’ appraisal of the

applicant's reputation and character. If the applicant is not acquainted with

two members of the bar of this Court, the applicant shall complete the Petition

for Admission, Form A. Form A requires additional information including a

list of all courts in which the applicant has practiced, a summary of his/her

experience as an attorney, and two certificates of recommendation from

members of the Washington State Bar, or another state bar, who set forth their

appraisal of the applicant’s reputation and character.

(C) Submission. The applicant shall file with the Clerk of Court a verified

petition and pay the Clerk the prescribed fee. If the Clerk finds that the

petition for admission complies with the requirements in this section, the

Clerk shall submit the petition to the Court. If the Court is satisfied that the

applicant is of good moral character and professional standing, the petition

shall be granted. The applicant must then take the oath of admission in order

to complete the admission process.

(2) Conditional Admission for U.S. Attorneys for the Eastern District of Washington

and Federal Defenders of Eastern Washington.

(A) Contents of Petition. In the case of an attorney employed in this district for

the U.S. Attorney or the Federal Defender, his or her petition must contain all

information set forth under subsection (1)(A) of this rule. The form “Petition

for Conditional Admission” can be obtained from the Clerk of Court or found

on the Court’s public website, http://www.waed.uscourts.gov.

(B) Verification. In lieu of certificates from two members of the bar, set forth in

subsection (1)(B) of this rule, the applicant shall provide a verification from

the district’s U.S. Attorney or one of the district’s Assistant U.S. Attorneys

that the individual is an attorney for the United States or from the district’s

Federal Defender or one of the district’s Assistant Federal Defenders that the

individual is an attorney for the Federal Defender organization.

(C) Submission. The applicant shall file with the Clerk of Court a verified

petition. If the Clerk finds that the petition for admission complies with the

requirements in this section, the Clerk shall submit the petition to the Court

for consideration and approval. The applicant must then take the oath of

admission in order to complete the admission process. The right of such an

attorney to practice before this Court is conditional upon his or her continuing

to be employed as a U.S. Attorney or Federal Defender. The admission fee is

waived for conditional admission for attorneys employed by the U.S. Attorney

and Federal Defender.

(c) Permission to Participate in a Particular Case Pro Hac Vice.

(1) In General. Any member in good standing of the bar of any court of the United

States, or of the highest court of any state, or of any organized territory of the United

States, and who neither resides nor maintains an office for the practice of law in the

State of Washington, may be permitted upon a showing of particular need to appear

and participate in a particular case. There shall be joined of record in such appearance

an associated attorney admitted to practice in this Court who shall sign all pleadings,

motions, and other papers prior to filing and shall meaningfully participate in the

case.

(2) Fee. An applicant shall pay the prescribed fee for pro hac vice appearance.

(3) Contents of Motion. A motion to appear pro hac vice shall include the following:

(A) Applicant’s address and phone number;

(B) Dates of admission to practice before other courts;

(C) The name, address, and phone number of admitted counsel with whom the

applicant will be associated;

(D) The necessity for appearance by the applicant;

(E) Whether the applicant has any pending disciplinary sanction actions or has

ever been subject to any disciplinary sanctions by any court or bar

association.

(d) Appearances, Withdrawal, and Substitution.

(1) Appearances and Changes to Attorney’s Address. An appearance may be made by

filing a formal notice of appearance. Alternatively, the filing of any document shall

constitute an appearance by the attorney who signs it. Once an attorney has appeared

in a case, the attorney must promptly file a notice of change of address if there is a

change in the attorney’s mailing address, business e-mail address, telephone, or fax

number. The attorney must also update his or her CM/ECF User Account.

(2) A Party Having Appeared by an Attorney. A party having appeared by an attorney

cannot appear pro se or otherwise act except through the attorney, unless a motion has

been filed and properly served and an order of substitution is entered by the Court.

(3) Withdrawal and Substitution of Counsel. Where there has simply been a change

(withdrawal or addition) of counsel within the same law firm, an order of substitution

is not required; the new attorney will file a “Notice of Appearance” or the

withdrawing attorney will file a “Notice of Withdrawal.” However, where there is a

change in counsel that affects a termination of one law office and the appearance of a

new law office, leave of Court is required and a “Motion for Leave to Withdraw”

shall be filed. The motion shall demonstrate good cause and shall be governed by

LCivR 7.

(4) Withdrawal of Counsel–Court Approval Required. An attorney must obtain leave

of Court if his or her withdrawal leaves the party unrepresented or without local

counsel. A “Motion for Leave to Withdraw” must be filed and served on the client and

opposing party. The motion shall demonstrate good cause and shall be governed by

LCivR 7.

(5) Death, Removal, Suspension, or Inaction of Attorney. When an attorney dies, is

removed or suspended, or ceases to act, the party, unless already represented by

another attorney, must designate a new attorney or file a pro se notice of appearance

before further proceedings occur.

(6) Attorney’s Authority and Duty Shall Continue. The authority and duty of attorneys

of record shall continue after final judgment for all proper purposes.

(e) Multiple counsel—Limitation of Activities.

If more than one attorney represents a party, only one attorney shall examine or cross-examine a

witness on behalf of such party, and not more than two attorneys shall argue the merits of the

cause on behalf of such party, except by permission of the Court.

(f) Compliance with Local Rules and Practice Before the Court.

Every member of the bar of this Court or attorney practicing before it shall be familiar with and

comply with the Local Rules of this Court and shall maintain the respect due courts of justice

and judicial officers; perform with the honesty, care, and decorum required for the fair and

efficient administration of justice; and discharge the obligations owed to his or her client and to

the judges of the Court.