INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING TO PRACTICE IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS 1. Complete the Motion, Attorney Admission Questionnaire and proposed Order. 2. An applicant need not appear before the Court - see Local Rule 83.1, but if the applicant so elects, he or she should make an appointment to appear before the Court for admission by contacting one of the following Courtroom Deputy Clerks: Courtroom Deputy Phone Number Judge Benton Courtroom Deputy Phone Number Judge East St. Louis K. Jane Reynolds (618) 439-7724 Judge J. Phil Gilbert Robin Butler (618) 482-9013 Chief Judge David R. Herndon Karen Metheney 618) 439-7754 Magistrate Judge Philip M. Frazier Linda McGovern (618) 482-9309 Judge G. Patrick Murphy Annie McGraw (618) 482-9298 Judge Michael J. Reagan Sandra Pannier (618) 482-9374 Judge William D. Stiehl Angie Vehlewald (618) 482-9419 Magistrate Judge Clifford J. Proud Jackie Payton (618) 482-9376 Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson 3. Your application forms and a completed AO153 oath card, along with the $200.00 admission fee, should either be mailed to the Clerk of Court or, if the movant elects to appear before the Court for admission, presented at the time of appearance. If the movant is applying by mail, movant shall appear before a Notary Public to take the prescribed oath. The Notary Public should sign and place the seal in the section marked “Below for Office Use Only.” 4. Upon admission, you will receive a Certificate of Admission and a copy of the Local Rules. NOTE: If you have been recently admitted to practice Pro Hac Vice on any case in this Court, the $100 PHV fee is regarded as an installment which applies to your general admission fee. You will be required to pay the $100 balance for general admission. If you need additional information or assistance regarding Bar admission procedures, please contact our office. American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkflow.com Form to be used by self-movant IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF: ADMISSION TO PRACTICE GENERALLY OF: ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) MOTION FOR ADMISSION TO PRACTICE GENERALLY Comes now attorney, , a resident of the City of _________________________ , County of _____________________and State of , licensed to practice law in the State of _______________________, Bar ID Number___________________, respectfully moving for admission to practice generally in this Court. A completed Attorney Admission Questionnaire, AO153 oath card, $200.00 admission fee and 9 Certificate of Good Standing or a copy of 9 Certificate of Admission to Practice in the 9 Northern 9 Central District of Illinois are attached. I have been practicing law for ____________________, and am of good moral character and general fitness to practice law. THEREFORE, the undersigned attorney respectfully requests the Court grant his/her admission to practice in this Court as provided by Local Rule 83.1(a). Date:_________________________ Signature of Movant American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkflow.com IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS Attorney Admission Questionnaire Section I Name Last: First: Generation: (Sr., Jr., III, etc.) Middle: Prefix: (Mr. Mrs. Miss Ms.) Title: (if any) (U.S. Attorney, State’s Attorney, etc.) Law Firm Address Law Firm, Corporation, or Agency: Address: (Street) (Suite or floor) (P.O. Box) (City) (County) (State) (Zip Code) Telephone Number: Fax Number: American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkflow.com Bar Information Other Federal Bar Memberships 1. Jurisdiction: Admission Date: Bar ID Number: 2. Jurisdiction: Admission Date: Bar ID Number: 3. Jurisdiction: Admission Date: Bar ID Number: State Bar Membership 1. State: Admission Date: Bar ID Number: 2. State: Admission Date: Bar ID Number: 3. State: Admission Date: Bar ID Number: SECTION II Educational Background Undergraduate Schools Attended: 1. 2. 3. Degrees: 1. 2. 3. Law Schools Attended: 1. 2. 3. Degrees: 1. American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkflow.com 2. 3. Has applicant read and become familiar with: Yes No a) Provisions of the Judicial Code (Title U.S.C. Chapters 85, 87, and 89) which pertain to jurisdiction and venue in a United States District Court? b) The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure? c) The Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure? d) The Rules of Professional Responsibility of the American Bar Association or as adopted by the State of Illinois? e) The Code of Professional Responsibility of the American Bar Association or as adopted by the State of Illinois? f) The Standards of Professional Conduct within the Seventh Federal Judicial Circuit and agrees to abide by said Standards? Has the applicant either successfully completed a course of study in an educational institution before or after admission to the Bar, covering the following subject matters: a) Evidence? b) Civil Procedure including federal jurisdiction practice and procedure? c) Criminal law and procedure? d) Professional responsibility? e) Trial advocacy? Has the applicant assisted in the preparation of a case or cases for trial, either criminal or civil? If yes, enter the number of cases in which applicant assisted in the preparation of trial. Were any of these federal court proceedings? Has the applicant ever observed a complete hearing at which testimony was taken on the merits in a United States District Court? If yes, enter number of proceedings applicant so observed. Applicant’s Signature: Date: American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkflow.com IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) IN THE MATTER OF: ADMISSION TO PRACTICE GENERALLY OF: ________________________________ ORDER The above-entitled matter having come before this Court on the motion of movant, , to be admitted to practice generally, and the Court being fully advised in the premises. NOW THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that said motion is granted and that is admitted to practice generally before the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, subject to the payment of the required fees and the taking of the prescribed oath. IT IS SO ORDERED. Dated __________________________ _________________________________________ UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkflow.com OAO 153 (Rev. 6/96) NAME: (LAST, FIRST, MI) SOCIAL SECURITY NO. OATH ON ADMISSION I, , DO SOLEMNLY SWEAR (OR AFFIRM) THAT AS AN ATTORNEY AND AS A COUNSELOR OF THIS COURT I WILL CONDUCT MYSELF UPRIGHTLY AND ACCORDING TO LAW, AND THAT I WILL SUPPORT THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES. DATE: SIGNATURE: BAR I.D. NO. COMPLETE REVERSE SIDE OAO 153 (Rev. 6/96) FIRM NAME TEL. NO. FIRM ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE BELOW FOR OFFICE USE ONLY SWORN AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME, DATE ADMITTED ON MOTION OF: (Movant) UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT -7American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkflow.com SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS ELECTRONIC FILING REGISTRATION FORM Instructions: Complete this form to request an Electronic Case Filing (ECF) account from the United States District Court, Southern District of Illinois. Complete the form on-line and submit the form on-line or print a hard copy, sign it, and present it to the Clerk’s office at the address provide. After verification, your user id and password will be electronically mailed to the e-mail address listed on the registration form. Please Print or Type First Name: _________________________________ Middle Initial/Name: ______________________________ Last Name: ______________________________________________Generation (i.e., Sr., Jr.):_______________ Bar Id No.: _________________________________________________________________________________ Affiliation/Firm Name:________________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address(es):__________________________________________________________________________ City:____________________________________ State: ___________________ Zip Code: _________________ Telephone Number: ( ) _______- ________________ Fax Number: ( )_______- _________________ E-mail Address:______________________________________________________________________________ Are you admitted to practice in the Southern District of Illinois? If Yes, are you a member in good standing? Are you admitted to practice pro hac vice in the Southern District of Illinois? 9 Yes 9 No 9 Yes 9 No 9 Yes 9 No 9 I already have an ECF login that I use at another court, which is _________________. Please assign the same login. By submitting this registration form, the undersigned agrees to abide by all court rules, orders, policies, and procedures governing the use of ECF. The undersigned also consents to receiving NEF pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 5(b) and 77(d) via the court’s ECF. The combination of user id and password will serve as the signature of the attorney filing the documents. Attorneys must protect the security of their password and immediately notify the court if they learn that their password has been compromised. Click button below to submit form on-line or submit completed Registration Form to the clerks office or via U. S. Mail to: Court Use Only User Code Assigned: ___________________ United States District Court Southern District of Illinois Attn: ECF Registration P. O. Box 249 East St. Louis, IL 62202 Password Assigned: ____________________ Issuer: ______________________________ Once your registration is complete, you will receive notification as to your user id and password. Procedures for using the system will be available for downloading at www.ilsd.uscourts.gov . You may contact the ECF Help Desk at 1-866-867-3169 or 1-866-222-2104 if you have questions concerning the registration process. -8- American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkflow.com