Attorneys authorized to practice law before the highest court of record in any state, territory or country wishing to appear before a New Mexico court in a civil matter should consult the following rules:
Rule 24-106 NMRA
Practice by nonadmitted lawyers before state courts (Rules Governing New Mexico Bar)Rule 1-089.1 NMRA
Nonadmitted and nonresident counsel (Civil Procedures)
Rule 12-302 NMRA
Appearance, Withdrawal or Substitution of Attorneys (Appellate Procedures)Registration and Payment to the State Bar of New Mexico
Non-admitted lawyers shall:
a. Associate with counsel licensed to practice law in good standing in New Mexico;
b. Be authorized to practice law before the highest court of record in any state, territory, or country;
c. Comply separately for each civil action, suit or proceeding in which the attorney intends to appear;
d. Comply with Rule 16-104 NMRA regarding disclosure of professional liability insurance; and,
e. Pay a non-refundable fee of $250 to the State Bar of New Mexico.- File registration certificate:
By Mail with Check
Office of General Counsel
State Bar of New Mexico
PO Box 92860
Albuquerque, NM 87199By Fax w/Credit Card
(505) 797-6019
Payment of $250 must accompany the registration certificate.
a. Payment can be in the form of check or credit card (see registration certificate)
b. Non-admitted lawyers may certify a waiver of the fee (see Rule 24-106 NMRA)Filing with the State Court
- Non-admitted lawyers upon compliance with Rule 24-106 NMRA shall file an affidavit;
- Non-admitted lawyer shall consult the appropriate Rule of Civil Procedure Rule 1-089.1 NMRA or Rule of Appellate Procedure Rule 12-302 NMRA to complete the admission process with the Court;
- See sample Affidavit required by these rules.
- Non-admitted lawyer intends to appear before an agency or other administrative law hearing please contact the appropriate agency for the admission procedure.
Questions
Contact the Office of General Counsel at (505) 797-6050 or email rspinello@nmbar.org
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