Attorneys practicing before the court must be members of the Virginia Bar in good standing. Foreign counsel must apply for permission and pay a $250 fee per case to appear pro hac vice in Virginia courts. Foreign counsel and third-year law students must associate with local counsel pursuant to §54.1-3900 of the Code of Virginia. Local counsel must remain in the courtroom during the conduct of the trial. (See also the Rules of the Virginia Supreme Court, Rule 1A:4.) Additional information and the required application form are available on the Supreme Court's web site here.
