Admission to Practice
Electronic submission of documents is MANDATORY for attorneys in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Mexico. Visit our Case Management - Electronic Case Filing (CM-ECF) web page for more information about the Court's electronic filing system and to register for an attorney e-filing account.
Admission Pro Hac Vice
Motions to appear pro hac vice must be filed electronically. Use the sample form Order Admitting Attorney Pro Hac Vice to draft your motion.
Admission to Federal Bar, District of New Mexico
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Admission to Practice.
Admission to practice before a bankruptcy judge is governed by the local rules of the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico except as provided in paragraph (b) below. -
Non-resident Attorneys.
All attorneys residing outside the District who are members in good standing of the bar of any state may participate in a particular case or proceeding before this court without the association of a resident member of the bar of this court, provided, however, that in any case or proceeding in which the court deems it necessary for the purpose of appearance, or ready availability, or otherwise in the interest of expediting disposition of the case or proceeding, the court may require non- resident counsel to associate a resident member of the bar of this court. A non-resident attorney shall file a motion to be admitted pro hac vice, which shall contain the statement that the attorney has read and is familiar with these rules. -
Temporary Waiver of Membership.
An attorney who is eligible for membership in the bar of the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico and who has applied but who has not yet been admitted, may, with leave of court, appear and plead in specific cases.
Forms
Form to apply for Admission to Practice in the United States District Court, District of New Mexico
Form to apply for Membership in Bar Association of United States District Court, District of New Mexico