Can my lawyer defend me in another state?

Yes you can hire a lawyer in any state even if you don't reside there. However, the lawyer where the case is filed has to be licensed in that same state.

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Yes you can hire a lawyer in any state even if you don't reside there. However, the lawyer where the case is filed has to be licensed in that same state.

Lawyers are allowed to provide services in another state if they will not be going to courts, such as arbitration and mediation. Out-of-state lawyers can also represent clients in another state if they will be working with a local lawyer. This is allowed under the “pro hac vice” process.

To verify an attorney's recent admission to, or current membership status with, the bar of U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, please use the Court's online Attorney Bar Membership Status Lookup Tool.

Not really. A California-licensed attorney may be granted temporary permission to practice law in another state for a specific case through pro hac vice admission. Be careful, however, pro hac vice practice has its limitations.

There are websites, including LegalMatch, that provide a person with a wealth of information about lawyers in any location in the United States. In order to hire a lawyer in another state, a person should simply contact the lawyer and discuss their case and the issues it presents.

While an attorney licensed to practice law in one state can potentially represent clients in another state on a temporary or limited basis, there are clear benefits to working with an attorney licensed to practice in the state where you're filing your lawsuit.

Most states have some form of reciprocity where they will allow lawyers admitted in a reciprocal state to gain admission on application—no exam required. The states offering reciprocity typically have some experience requirements.

A Letter of Good Standing issued by the State Bar of Arizona attests to a member's status as of the date of issuance. Letters of Good Standing do not include disciplinary history. To request a Letter of Good Standing contact the Resource Center: 602.340.

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