NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA ATTORNEY GOOD STANDING CERTIFICATE
What is a US Northern District of California Attorney Good Standing Certificate?
An Attorney who is in
Good Standing with the Northern District of California:
- has been duly admitted to practice before the Northern District of California
- is not currently suspended or disbarred
- is currently registered with the District Court
- is not in arrears in the payment of any fees required by the Court
A US Northern District of California Attorney Good Standing Certificate is a one page document issued by the Clerk of the District Court which bears the seal of the Court and signature of the
Clerk of the Court.
An appearance before the US Northern District of California on behalf of another party or a class may be made only by an Attorney who has been admitted to the Bar of or permitted to practice before
the Court.
Any attorney who is an active member in good standing of the Bar of the State of California may apply to become a member of the Bar of the Northern District of California.
A US District Court Attorney Good Standing Certificate issued by the Clerk of the Northern District of California is legal proof that an Attorney has met all the requirements to practice before the Court.
Why would I need a Northern District of California Attorney Good Standing Certificate?
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When an Attorney who has been admitted to the Bar of the Northern District of California needs to appear before a US District Court other than the Northern District of California, that Court may require proof that the
Attorney has been admitted to the Bar of the Northern District of California before they will allow the Attorney to practice before that Court.
An Attorney Good Standing Certificate issued by the Northern District of California is legal proof that the Attorney has fulfilled all requirements to practice before that Court.
Note that if you are a practicing attorney in one state and you need to practice in a District Court outside of your home state, that District Court usually requires
certification from the highest court in California.
How long is a Northern District of California Attorney Good Standing Certificate valid?
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A valid expiration date is not written on a Northern District of California Attorney Good Standing Certificate.
The validity of a Northern District of California Attorney Certificate of Good Standing is usually determined by the intended recipient of the Good Standing Certificate.
Some jurisdictions require that the date on an Attorney Good Standing Certificate be within 30-60 days of its intended use while other jurisdictions will accept a
Certificate which was issued less than one year ago.
Who issues a Northern District of California Attorney Good Standing Certificate?
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A US Northern District of California Attorney Good Standing is issued by the Clerk of the Northern District of California Court.
Each Northern District of California Attorney Good Standing Certificate includes a signature from the Clerk of the Court as well the Seal of the US Northern District of California Court.
What are the requirements for a Northern District of California Attorney Good Standing Certificate?
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In order to be in Good Standing with the US Northern District of California an Attorney must be in compliance with the following:
- The Attorney must have been admitted to the practice of law in the state of California
- The Attorney must be up to date and current with all state of California registration requirements
- The Attorney must not be subject to any court orders which prohibit the practice of law in the state of California
- The Attorney must have paid all costs, fees and fines which may be required by the state of California
Attorneys who are admitted to the Bar of the US Northern District of California must be of good moral character and be active members in Good Standing of the State Bar of California.
Attorneys must also certify that they have knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure and Evidence, the Rules of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the local rules of the US Northern District of California.
Furthermore, Attorneys must possess familiarity with the Alternative Dispute Resolution programs of the court and an understanding and commitment to abide by the Standards of Professional Conduct of thie US Northern District of California set forth in Civil Local Rule 11-4.
An Attorney who is not a member of the Bar of the US Northern District of California, but who is an active member in good standing of the bar of another United States court or of the highest court of another state or the District of Columbia, may appear in an action in the US Northern District of California only after that Attorney has completed the procedures for appearing pro hac vice.
How can I get a Northern District of California Attorney Good Standing Certificate?
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