Court of Appeals of Georgia
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47 Trinity Avenue, Suite 501
Atlanta, GA 30334
(404) 656-3450
Hours: 8:30AM to 4:30PM

Admission to the Bar of the Court of Appeals

For attorneys seeking application to be admitted to the Bar of the Court of Appeals of Georgia, it is necessary to fill out an application card and have it signed by two attorneys who are members of this Court and who can attest to your personal and professional character. This card, along with your check for $30.00, must be presented to the Court. If you wish to be sworn-in on oral argument days, please check in the clerk's office by 9:30 a.m. On days the Court is not hearing oral arguments, you can generally be sworn in anytime between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

You may request an application card and instruction letter by calling the Clerk's Office at (404) 656-3450, writing us or emailing your request. They can also be downloaded by clicking on the links below.

Admission Instructions (PDF Format)

Admission Application (PDF Format)

If you are an attorney member of the Georgia Bar, but reside outside the State of Georgia, you can apply for in absentia admission to the Court of Appeals of Georgia. Click the following link to obtain the instructions for in absentia admission.

In Absentia Admission Instructions (PDF Format)