Information for Attorneys

Court Ombudsman Attorney George J. Bedrosian was appointed Court Ombudsman on February 22, 2005. As Ombudsman, Mr. Bedrosian serves as an intermediary between judicial officers of the Eastern District of Michigan and the bar. He acts on an informal basis to interface and address those matters lacking an institutional mechanism or forum for redress. All contacts with Mr. Bedrosian remain confidential. Following is Mr. Bedrosian's contact information: George J. Bedrosian 17701 W. Outer Drive Dearborn Heights, MI 48127 Phone: (313) 278-7577 Email: gjblaw@comcast.net

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Admission to the Eastern District of Michigan Bar

Attorney admission is governed by E.D. Mich. LR 83.20. Attorneys wishing to practice in the Eastern District of Michigan must:

1. Complete the Application for Admission.
2. Provide an original Certificate of Good Standing issued within the last 30 days from a court of record identified in the application.
3. Submit the $226.00 application fee payable to: Clerk, U.S. District Court
4. Bring or mail the above three items to:

   Clerk's Office
   U.S. District Court
   231 W. Lafayette Blvd.
   Detroit, MI 48226

Upon receipt of the above, the application will be reviewed. If the application is granted, an email will be sent explaining the process to register for an electronic filing login and password. The Eastern District of Michigan requires mandatory electronic filing.

Before an attorney can appear in person before the Court, the attorney must take the Oath of Admission before a Judicial Officer or Deputy Clerk. Attorneys may appear in the Clerk's Office to receive the Oath from a Deputy Clerk, during regular business hours. If the attorney wishes to receive the Oath from a Judicial Officer the attorney is responsible for making those arrangements with chambers.

If you have any questions, please contact the Attorney Admissions Clerk at 313-234-5044.

For more information please see Attorney Admission Frequently Asked Questions.

Civility Principles

When completing the Application for Admission, attorneys must swear (or affirm) that they will abide by the civility principles approved by the Court.

Mass Swearing-In Ceremonies

Every December the Court holds a mass swearing-in ceremony. Although held primarily for attorneys who recently passed the bar, it is open to any attorney not admitted to practice in the Eastern District of Michigan. Once the ceremony has been scheduled, a notice will be posted in the NEWS area of the Court's website.

Electronic Evidence Presentation Systems

An advanced technology courtroom allows the judge, attorneys, jury, and spectators the ability to not only hear the testimony, but to see the evidence through electronic presentation.

 

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