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Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice in a District Court Case
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Instructions for Completing Request for Prepayment or Reimbursement of Expenses Form
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Change of Address or Name
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*General Bar Admission Requirements
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*Trial Bar Admission Requirements
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Reciprocal Motion for Admission to Practice (for Illinois District Courts only)
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*Limited Attorney Appearance Form as Settlement Program Counsel
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Transcript Redaction Request Form
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Request for Early Settlement Conference
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Model Confidentiality Order Pursuant to LR 26.2
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Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice in a Bankruptcy Case [ Click Here ]
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Notification of Party Contact Information Form
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*General Bar and Trial Bar Admission Requirements
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*Renewal of Trial Bar Membership
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Registry Deposit Information Form
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Order Appointing Counsel
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Petition for Admission to the General Bar
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Authorization and Waiver Form
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Affidavit of Sponsor
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Petition for Admission to the Trial Bar
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Guidelines for Admission to the Trial Bar: Simulation Units
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Guidelines for Admission to the Trial Bar: Observation Units
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Civil Cover Sheet
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Summons in a Civil Case (Paper Issuance)
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*Attorney Appearance Form
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Waiver of Summons
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Limited Consent to Exercise of Jurisdiction by a United States Magistrate Judge
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Notice of Lawsuit and Request for Waiver of Summons
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Subpoena To Appear and Testify at a Hearing or Trial in a Civil Action
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Motion for Attorney Representation
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In Forma Pauperis Application and Financial Affidavit (Prisoner Case)
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Deposition Subpoena in a Criminal Case
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Subpoena in a Criminal case
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Bill of Costs
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus -- Person In State Custody
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Instructions for Filing a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §2241 & §2254
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Filing a Motion to Vacate, Set Aside, or Correct Sentence Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 2255
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Complaint of Employment Discrimination
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Complaint Under The Civil Rights Act 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Against Federal, State, County, or Municipal Defendants
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Amended Complaint Under The Civil Rights Act Against Federal, State, County, or Municipal Defendants (Eastern Division)
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Amended Complaint Under The Civil Rights Act Against Federal, State, County, or Municipal Defendants (Western Division)
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Public Files Request Form
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Consent to Exercise of Jurisdiction by a United States Magistrate Judge
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Appearance Form for Pro Se Litigants
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Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus -- Persons In State Custody
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*Limited Attorney Appearance Form as Settlement Program Counsel
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Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus -- Persons In Federal Custody
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus -- Persons In Federal Custody
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Civil Complaint Form
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Civil Caption Form
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Notice of Motion and Proof of Service
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Subpoena to Produce Documents, Information, or Objects or to Permit Inspection of Premises...
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Subpoena to Testify at a Deposition in a Civil Action
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Complaint for Violation of Constitutional Rights
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USM 285 Form (service of process by United States Marshals Service)
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Complaint Under Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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Limited Attorney Appearance Forms as EAR(Earlier Access and Relief) Program Counsel
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EAR(Earlier Access and Relief) Hearings Joint Report Form
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Registry Deposit Information Form
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Third Party Summons in a Civil Action (Electronic Issuance)
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Summons in a Civil Case (Electronic Issuance)
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Third Party Summons in a Civil Action (Paper Issuance)
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In Forma Pauperis Application and Financial Affidavit (Non-Prisoner Case)
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WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS AD for EASTERN DIVISION
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PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS AD Prosequendum/Testificandum for EASTERN DIVISION
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WRIT ORDER FORM for EASTERN DIVISION
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WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS AD for WESTERN DIVISION
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PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS AD Prosequendum/Testificandum for WESTERN DIVISION
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WRIT ORDER FORM for WESTERN DIVISION
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Template 1-56.1 Statement of [Additional] Material Facts
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Template 2-56.1 Response to Statement of [Additional] Material Facts
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Order appointing counsel under CJA & order appointing interpreter under CJA
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Order appointing counsel under CJA & order appointing interpreter under CJA (fillable)
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CJA 23 - Financial Affidavit
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Order appointing counsel under the Criminal Justice Act, Death Penalty Proceedings & Order Appointing Interpreter Under Criminal Justice Act
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Registration Instructions for NEW CJA Attorneys & Experts
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NEW CJA Attorney Registration Packet - Fillable
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NEW CJA Expert Registration Packet – Fillable
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CJA 30 - Death Penalty Proceedings: Appointment of and Authority to Pay Court Appointed Counsel
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CJA 31 - Death Penalty Proceedings: Ex Parte Request for Authorization and Voucher for Expert and Other Services
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Time and Expense in Common Form
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CD/Tape Order Form
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Seventh Circuit Transcript Information Sheet
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Civil Form 52: Report of the Parties' Planning Meeting
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Prisoner Litigation Handbook
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Lanham Act Mediation Program Document Packet
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Victim Import Spreadsheet
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Victim Address Change Form
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Form LCrR46.1. Form to be Completed by the Person Depositing Cash to Secure a Bond
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Form LCrR46.5(b)(2) Non-disclosure Agreement for Research Groups
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Form LCrR46.5(b)(3). Non-disclosure Agreement for Organizations Providing Contract Services
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LR16.1.2. Form of Pretrial Memorandum for Use in Personal Injury Cases
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Form LR16.1.3. Form of Pretrial Memorandum for Use in Employment Discrimination Cases
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LR16.1.4. Final Pretrial Order Form
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LR26.2 Model Confidentiality Order
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LR65.1 Form of Letter of Credit
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LR83.28. Declaration of Admissions to Practice Required by LR83.28(d)
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Guidelines for Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
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Federal Court Complaint – Mortgage Foreclosure
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Answer to Complaint – Mortgage Foreclosure
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Notice of Motion and Proof of Service
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Motion for Default Judgment – Foreclosure Case
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Certificate of Proof of Service of Process – Foreclosure Case
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Motion to Appoint Special Commissioner
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Notice to Party of Special Commissioner Sale
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Public Notice of Special Commissioner Sale
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Special Commissioner Report of Sale
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Motion for Order Confirming Special Commissioner Sale
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Certificate of Service for Motion Confirming Sale
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Order Confirming Report of Sale
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Military Affidavit
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Attorney Appearance Form
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Civil Cover Sheet
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1983 Prisoner Instructions For FIling A Complaint
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1983 Complaint
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Motion for Attorney Representation
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In Forma Pauperis Application and Financial Affidavit (Prisoner Case)
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Profile Information Form
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Motion Vacate Instructions
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Motion To Vacate 2255
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In Forma Pauperis Application and Financial Affidavit (Prisoner Case)
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Motion for Attorney Representation
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Profile Information Form
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Instruction For Filing Writ
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Petition Federal Custody
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Prisoner Correspondence Form
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In Forma Pauperis Application and Financial Affidavit (Prisoner Case)
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Motion for Attorney Representation
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Profile Information Form
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Instruction For Filing Writ
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Petition State Custody
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In Forma Pauperis Application and Financial Affidavit (Prisoner Case)
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Motion for Attorney Representation
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Profile Information Form
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Profile Information Form (Fillable)
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Profile Information Form (Fillable)
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Profile Information Form (Fillable)
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Profile Information Form (Fillable)
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Motion for Attorney Representation (Fillable)
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Motion for Attorney Representation (Fillable)
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Motion for Attorney Representation (Fillable)
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Motion for Attorney Representation (Fillable)
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1983 Complaint (Fillable)
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1983 Complaint (Fillable)
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1983 Complaint (Fillable)
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1983 Complaint (Fillable)
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Instructions For Filing A Complaint Under The Civil Rights Act
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Complaint for Violation of Constitutional Rights – Instructions in English
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Complaint for Violation of Constitutional Rights – Instructions in Spanish
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Complaint for Violation of Constitutional Rights
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Civil Cover Sheet
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Appearance Form for Pro Se Litigants
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Motion for Attorney Representation
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Summons in a Civil Action
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USM-285 Service of Process by U.S. Marshal
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Complaint of Employment Discrimination – Instructions in English
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Complaint of Employment Discrimination – Instructions in Spanish
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Complaint of Employment Discrimination
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Civil Cover Sheet
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Appearance Form for Pro Se Litigants
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Motion for Attorney Representation
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Summons in a Civil Action
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USM-285 Service of Process by U.S. Marshal
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1983 Prisoner Instructions for Filing a Complaint
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Complaint Under the Civil Rights Act, Title 42, Section 1983 U.S. Code, or Complaint Under the Constitution (“Bivens” Action), Title 28 Section 1331 U.S. Code (federal defendants)
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Appearance Form for Pro Se Litigants
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In Forma Pauperis Application and Financial Affidavit (Prisoner Case)
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Motion for Attorney Representation
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USM-285 Service Of Process by U.S. Marshal
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Answer to Complaint to Foreclose Mortgage – Instructions in English
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Answer to Complaint to Foreclose Mortgage – Instructions in Spanish
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Answer to Complaint to Foreclose Mortgage
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Appearance Form for Pro Se Litigants
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Motion for Attorney Representation
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In Forma Pauperis Application and Financial Affidavit (Non-Prisoner Case)
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In Forma Pauperis Application and Financial Affidavit (Non-Prisoner Case)
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In Forma Pauperis Application and Financial Affidavit (Non-Prisoner Case)
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Case Management Order
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Alternative Dispute Resolution Plan
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Local Rules for Alternative Dispute Resolution
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Mediator’s Oath of Office
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Mediator Certification of Session Form
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Evaluation Form - For Mediators
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Evaluation Form - For Attorneys
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Evaluation Form - For Parties
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