To obtain forms by mail or email, for information on past admissions, or for all other questions, please email us at [email protected], or call the Attorney Admissions Deputy Clerk at 415-522-2060.
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 this court. Furthermore, attorneys must possess familiarity with the Alternative Dispute Resolution programs ...
Once your petition has been reviewed by a deputy clerk, you will receive an acknowledgment of your admittance (or notification of any problem) by email (generally within 48 hours).
In the event help desk support is needed and to avoid any unscheduled system downtime required for system maintenance, attorneys needing to meet filing deadlines should attempt to file during normal business hours (Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.).
Attorney Case Opening Checklist 1 Read documentation on Opening a New Civil Case 2 Prepare documents to file and convert to pdf#N#Initiating document#N#Civil cover sheet#N#Summons (es), if applicable#N#U.S. Marshal forms, if applicable#N#Any additional documents to be filed (i.e., Application/Motion to proceed in forma pauperis) 3 Have credit card available 4 Open civil case#N#Enter all the statistical information#N#Please note that the completed civil cover sheet will need to be uploaded as an attachment to the complaint#N#Enter all the parties in exact order they are listed on the complaint#N#Using the drop down menu, select the appropriate party role for each party (i.e., plaintiff, defendant)#N#Do not add address#N#Click Create Case 5 File initiating document using the appropriate event (i.e., complaint, notice of removal)#N#Make appropriate party/attorney link when prompted#N#Upload main document (i.e., complaint) first#N#Attach supporting documents to the complaint as separate attachments (i.e., exhibits)#N#Do not attach applications/motions to proceed in forma pauperis or corporate disclosure statements. These documents should be filed as separate entries.#N#Attach a completed and signed civil cover sheet as a separate attachment#N#Attach summons (es) as a separate attachment#N#Attach US Marshal forms, if applicable as a separate attachment 6 File any additional documents using the appropriate event#N#Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis, Corporate Disclosure Statement
Any member in good standing of the Bar of any court of the United States, or of the highest court of any state may, upon written or oral motion, be permitted to appear and participate in a case or proceeding at the discretion of the court. Refer to the Local Bankruptcy Rules for Bankruptcy Court requirements.
Official transcripts of court hearings are produced by certified court reporters. Ordering instructions for transcripts and audio recordings may be obtained by visiting the ECF and Case Info section of the court’s website.
You may obtain the trustee's name by accessing the court's Multi-Court Voice Case Information System (McVCIS), or through the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER). The name of the trustee may also be accessed on the public terminals in each court location from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
A proof of claim form may be obtained by accessing the National Forms located in the Forms section of the court’s website. The original proof of claim must be filed in the Clerk's Office.
Ignorance of the law may cost an individual far more than an attorney's fee. By law, a corporation is required to have an attorney. The clerk’s office does not provide legal advice, therefore, individuals who choose to represent themselves will not be provided legal advice by court personnel.
The Bankruptcy Court has no jurisdiction over credit reporting agencies. The Fair Credit Reporting Act is the law that controls credit-reporting agencies. The law states that credit reporting agencies may not report a bankruptcy case on a person's credit report beyond ten years of the bankruptcy case filing date.
For questions about attorney admissions, please contact the Attorney Admissions Deputy Clerk via email: [email protected] or telephone: 415-522-2060. For questions about CM/ECF registration and account setup, please visit our CM/ECF Registration Page. To verify an attorney’s status with the State Bar of California visit ...
To verify an attorney’s status with the State Bar of California visit the State Bar’s website (www.calbar.ca.gov).