Attorneys

This page brings together helpful resources for attorneys who practice before this court.

Bar Admission

How to apply for admission to the bar of this court.

For Appellate CJA Attorneys

Find appellate CJA forms, learn about billing, and get help for CJA cases at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Pro Bono Program

For some cases, the court can arrange an attorney to represent a person with a pending appeal at no cost.

Appellate Lawyer Representatives

Appellate Lawyer Representatives are attorneys chosen by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to help support the work of the court.

Appellate Mentoring Program

The Appellate Mentoring Program is intended to provide mentoring on a voluntary basis to attorneys who are new to federal appellate practice or would benefit from guidance at the appellate level.