The California Registered Foreign Legal Consultant (FLC) application is the form a foreign-licensed attorney files with the State Bar of California to earn the right to advise clients on the law of their home country while living and working in California. It is the gateway document for any lawyer admitted abroad who wants a recognized, limited license here without sitting for the full California Bar Exam.
This is not a quick form you finish in one sitting. The State Bar pairs it with a full moral character review, a notarized agent-for-service designation, proof of malpractice security, and a stack of foreign-issued documents that must arrive in English. A single missing signature or a Certificate of Good Standing that fails to confirm four of the last six years in good standing can stall your file for months. The moral character review alone takes roughly four to six months to process, so errors made today push your start date deep into next year.
Here is what you will learn in this guide:
- 📋 What the FLC form is, who must file it, and the exact rule that controls it
- 🗂️ Every document and ID number to gather before you open the Applicant Portal
- ✍️ A line-by-line walkthrough of each question and attachment, with sample entries
- 👥 Three real filer scenarios that show what to type in each box
- ⚠️ The mistakes that get applications rejected and how to dodge each one
What the Form Is and Who Must File It
The Registered Foreign Legal Consultant application is a special-admissions form that lets a lawyer licensed outside the United States practice in California in a limited way. Once the State Bar issues your Certificate of Registration, you may give legal advice on the law of the foreign country where you are licensed, as spelled out in California Rule of Court 9.44. You cannot appear in California courts or advise on California or U.S. law as an FLC. The form exists to protect the public by screening foreign attorneys before they serve California clients.
You must file this form if you hold an active foreign law license and want to work as a consultant here. The core eligibility rule is strict: you must have been admitted and in good standing as an attorney, counselor at law, or the equivalent in a foreign country for at least four of the six years right before you apply, and you must have actually practiced that country’s law during that time. If you do not meet that bar, the instructions tell you to stop and not continue, because you are ineligible.
The agency that receives and reviews the form is the State Bar’s Office of Admissions. The governing authority is California Rule of Court 9.44 plus the Rules of the State Bar, Title 3, Division 3, Chapter 4 and the Registered Foreign Legal Consultant Rules and Regulations. These rules connect: Rule 9.44 grants the right, Chapter 4 sets the registration mechanics, and the FLC Rules and Regulations spell out duties like maintaining security for claims and updating your address. Break one and the others fall, since your certificate depends on staying compliant with all of them.
Before You Start: Documents and Information You Need
Gather every item below before you open the Applicant Portal. Missing pieces are the top reason files sit incomplete, and the Office of Admissions will not process an application that arrives short.
- Your full legal name as it will appear on the certificate. This must match your foreign license and supporting documents, or you will need to explain and prove any name change.
- A California office address. This becomes your official State Bar address, and you must update it within 30 days of any change under Rule 14.2.
- The name of each qualifying foreign country. You list the jurisdiction where you hold an active license and intend to advise clients.
- An original current Certificate of Good Standing. It must confirm admission date, current good standing, and that you held good standing for four of the past six years.
- A letter of recommendation. It comes from a disciplinary-body executive or a high-court judge in your country, or a waiver substitute letter.
- A letter of commitment. You promise to follow the FLC Rules and the State Bar’s standards of professional conduct (Attachment C).
- Proof of security for claims. Insurance, a letter of credit, or a written guarantee covering errors and omissions (Attachment F).
- A notarized Designation of Agent for Service of Process. A notary public must acknowledge it (Attachment D).
- English translations of every foreign-language document. A certified translator, not you, must prepare them, and you submit the originals too.
- Payment for both fees. The application fee and the moral character fee must be ready at filing, since unpaid applications are not processed.
Each item matters because the State Bar cross-checks them against one another. If your Certificate of Good Standing skips the four-of-six-years language, your file fails eligibility no matter how clean the rest looks. If a translation is missing, the reviewer cannot read your foreign document and the clock never starts.
Where to Get the Form and How to Access It
The current process runs through the State Bar of California’s online Applicant Portal, where you first register as a foreign attorney applicant. You create an account, open the FLC application, and upload your attachments there. The portal is the modern channel and the one the State Bar now points applicants toward on its Foreign Legal Consultants page.
The printable instruction packet and attachments are posted as a PDF on the State Bar site, including the FLC application instructions that label each numbered question and lettered attachment. Download this packet first and read it beside the form, because the numbered instructions line up one-to-one with the numbered questions on the application. Keep the version that matches the current revision printed at the bottom of the packet so you know you have the latest form.
Two physical offices support the program. The San Francisco office sits at 180 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94105, and the Los Angeles office is at 845 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017. Check payments and mailed paper attachments go to the Los Angeles Office of Admissions. For questions, the Office of Admissions answers at admissions@calbar.ca.gov or 800-843-9053.
Step-by-Step: How to Fill Out the FLC Application Line by Line
This section walks through each numbered question and each lettered attachment in the order they appear. Follow it box by box, and match every entry to your supporting documents so the reviewer finds no mismatch.
Question 1 — Name
This box asks for your full legal name exactly as you want it printed on your State Bar Certificate of Registration as a Foreign Legal Consultant. Write your complete legal name in the order and spelling shown on your foreign law license and your Certificate of Good Standing. For example, Amara Okafor enters her name as it reads on her Nigerian Bar admission records, not a shortened nickname. If the name here differs from any document you submit, you must explain when and why it changed, such as marriage or divorce.
A common edge case is a court-ordered or naturalization name change. If that applies, enclose an exact, complete copy of the order or other proof of the change with your application. The most common mistake on this field is entering a casual or anglicized version of your name that does not match your license, which triggers a name-mismatch hold while the reviewer tries to confirm you are the same person. Many applicants wrongly believe the State Bar will simply accept whatever name they prefer, but the certificate must trace cleanly to your official records, so consistency wins over preference.
Question 2 — Office Address
This box asks for an office address in California where the State Bar can reach you. Enter a real, current California street address that will serve as your official address for all State Bar purposes. For example, Amara Okafor writes 500 Capitol Mall, Suite 1800, Sacramento, CA 95814 because that is where she will consult with clients. This address controls where official notices and disciplinary mail go.
A frequent edge case is not yet having a California office at the moment of filing. You still need a valid California address here, so applicants often use a shared office or a sponsoring firm’s address rather than leaving it blank. The most common mistake is moving and forgetting to update this address, which violates Rule 14.2’s 30-day notice rule and can cause you to miss critical State Bar mail. People often assume an email update is enough, but for the agent-for-service address you must file a fresh notarized designation, not just send a quick note.
Question 3 — Qualifying Foreign Country
This box has two parts and asks where you are licensed and for which country’s law you seek FLC status. In part (a), list the country or legal jurisdiction where you hold a current active license to practice law. In part (b), list the jurisdiction from (a) for which you want to register as a foreign legal consultant. For example, Amara Okafor writes Nigeria in both parts because she is licensed there and will advise on Nigerian law.
The key edge case is seeking registration for more than one country. If you do, you must separately meet the four-of-six-years practice and admission rule for each country, and you supply a Certificate of Good Standing for each. The most common mistake is listing a country where you are licensed but have not actually practiced its law, which fails the eligibility test even with an active license. Many applicants think holding the license is enough, but the rule requires real practice of that country’s law during the qualifying window.
Question 4 — Contact Person
This box asks who the State Bar should contact about your application if that person is not you. List the name, address, and telephone number of a contact person, or give an alternate address where you can be reached about your application or certification status. For example, Amara Okafor lists her immigration attorney, David Chen, 500 Capitol Mall, Suite 1800, Sacramento, CA 95814, (916) 555-0142, as her point of contact.
A common edge case is wanting all mail sent only to yourself. If so, you can list your own alternate address here rather than a third party. The most common mistake is naming a contact who is unreachable or unaware they were listed, which delays answers when the Office of Admissions has a question and stalls your file. Applicants sometimes believe naming an attorney here grants that person authority over the application, but this field only sets a contact point, not legal representation.
Attachment: Certificate of Current Good Standing
This attachment is the proof that you meet the core eligibility rule. Submit an original certificate from the authority in each foreign country where you seek FLC registration. The certificate must show three things: that the authority has final jurisdiction over professional discipline, your current admission and the date of your original admission, and that you are in current good standing and have been in good standing for four of the past six years. For example, Amara Okafor obtains a certificate from the Nigerian Bar’s disciplinary authority confirming her 2014 admission and unbroken good standing.
A frequent edge case is a certificate written in another language. You must attach a certified English translation prepared by someone other than you, plus the original. The most common mistake is submitting a certificate that confirms current good standing but omits the four-of-six-years history, which fails eligibility outright and forces you to request a new certificate. Many applicants assume a generic “in good standing” letter is enough, but the specific multi-year language is mandatory.
Attachment B: Letter of Recommendation (and Waiver)
This attachment asks for a letter vouching for your professional qualifications. Submit a letter from a member of the executive body of the authority with final disciplinary jurisdiction, or from a judge of the highest court or court of original jurisdiction in your country. For example, Amara Okafor secures a letter from a senior official of her country’s bar disciplinary council describing her standing and practice.
The built-in edge case is hardship. If obtaining that letter is a hardship, you may file an Application to Waive the Requirement using Attachment B and substitute a letter from another attorney who knows your legal work personally and professionally. The most common mistake is getting a recommendation from a peer attorney without first filing the waiver, which makes the substitute letter invalid and leaves the requirement unmet. People often think any respected colleague’s letter will do, but without the waiver only a disciplinary-body officer or qualifying judge counts.
Attachment C: Letter of Commitment and Acknowledgment
This attachment asks you to promise good conduct. Submit a letter of commitment agreeing to observe all the requirements of the Registered Foreign Legal Consultant Rules and Regulations and the standards of professional conduct required of State Bar members, using Attachment C. For example, Amara Okafor signs the Attachment C form pledging to follow the FLC Rules and California’s professional conduct standards.
A common edge case is uncertainty about which conduct rules apply to a foreign-trained lawyer. The commitment binds you to California’s standards regardless of where you trained, so you accept them in full. The most common mistake is signing without reading, then later breaching a rule like the security-for-claims duty, which can lead to discipline or loss of your certificate. Applicants sometimes believe FLC status carries lighter ethics duties, but you are held to the same professional conduct standards as California attorneys.
Attachment D: Designation of Agent for Service of Process
This attachment is a notarized document naming who can be served legal papers on your behalf. Complete a written instrument that states your California address and designates the Secretary of the Board of Governors of the State Bar as your agent for service of process, so lawsuits arising from your legal services can be served on the Secretary when you cannot be reached. A notary public must execute the acknowledgment, and the designation and acknowledgment must appear on the same page. For example, Amara Okafor signs Attachment D before a California notary, listing her Sacramento office address.
The key edge case is changing your address later. If you move, you must file a brand-new acknowledged and notarized Designation of Agent form, because a plain change-of-address notice will not update the service address. The most common mistake is splitting the designation and the notary acknowledgment onto two pages, which makes the document defective and rejected. Many applicants believe their office address update alone covers this, but only a fresh notarized form changes where service copies are mailed.
Attachment E: Attorney Declaration
This attachment is your signed declaration confirming the application is true. Sign and date the form where indicated using an original signature. For example, Amara Okafor signs Attachment E in ink and dates it 03/14/2026 before scanning it into the portal.
A frequent edge case is filing electronically and wondering whether a typed signature counts. The form is deemed incomplete without an original signature, so you sign by hand and then upload the signed copy. The most common mistake is leaving the date blank or submitting an unsigned form, which makes the whole application incomplete and unprocessed. People often assume the online portal auto-certifies their submission, but the State Bar still requires your handwritten signature on this declaration.
Attachment F: Written Statement Agreeing to Maintain Required Security for Claims
This attachment is your written promise to carry malpractice protection. Submit a statement agreeing to maintain required security for claims for errors or omissions, and provide evidence that meets Rule 6.0 and Rule 4.2.4. You satisfy this with one or a mix of three methods: insurance, a letter of credit, or a written guarantee. For example, Amara Okafor attaches a certificate of insurance showing at least $150,000 per incident and a $450,000 yearly aggregate.
The methods carry detailed thresholds. Insurance may drop to $100,000 per incident and $300,000 aggregate if defense costs sit outside the limits, and any deductible over $10,000 must be backed by a letter of credit or guarantee. A letter of credit must stay at no less than $300,000 total, and a written guarantee requires a guarantor with a tangible net worth of at least $300,000, certified by an independent accountant. The most common mistake is buying foreign insurance the State Bar has not accepted, which voids your security proof; many applicants wrongly assume any policy from home works, but out-of-state and foreign insurers must be acceptable to the State Bar.
Attachment G: Third-Party Guarantee Affidavit
This attachment applies only when a third party guarantees your security for claims. If your law firm or corporation signs the statement to guarantee the required security, the State Bar requires an affidavit from that entity attesting to the validity of the guarantee, using Attachment G. For example, Amara Okafor’s sponsoring firm signs Attachment G to confirm it stands behind her $300,000 guarantee.
A common edge case is a solo applicant with no firm backing. If you carry your own insurance or letter of credit, you skip Attachment G entirely, since it only applies to third-party guarantees. The most common mistake is submitting a firm guarantee on Attachment F without the matching Attachment G affidavit, which leaves the guarantee unverified and the security requirement unmet. Applicants often think a firm’s signature alone proves the guarantee, but the State Bar needs the separate sworn affidavit confirming it.
Attachment: Application for Determination of Moral Character
This attachment is the full background and character review every FLC applicant must clear. Complete the Application for Determination of Moral Character and submit it with your FLC application, using the version that includes the Request for Live Scan Service for fingerprints. For example, Amara Okafor completes the moral character form, gets fingerprinted via Live Scan, and uploads it alongside her FLC packet.
The key edge case is that this review runs separately and slowly, taking roughly four to six months. The Office of Admissions contacts you directly if it has questions, and an adverse determination means no certificate is issued. The most common mistake is filing the FLC form but delaying the moral character application, which freezes everything because your FLC approval depends on a positive moral character result. Many applicants think the FLC and moral character reviews are one step, but they are distinct, and you may not practice as an FLC while either is pending.
Payment
This final step asks you to pay both required fees at filing. Submit the application fee of $370 and the Moral Character Determination fee of $551, for a total of $921, by personal check, cashier’s check, or money order in U.S. dollars payable to The State Bar of California, or use the Credit Card Authorization Form. For example, Amara Okafor mails a $921 cashier’s check with her paper attachments to the Los Angeles office.
A common edge case is paying by card. Credit and debit payments add a 2.50% processing fee, and a denied card blocks your submission until you provide another Visa or Mastercard. The most common mistake is submitting the application without payment, which means it will not be processed at all, and a bounced check adds a $20.00 service charge while your file stays incomplete. People often assume they can pay after the review starts, but the clock does not begin until valid payment arrives. Always confirm the current amounts on the Schedule of Charges since fees change.
Three Filled-Out Examples Using Real Scenarios
These three scenarios follow named applicants through the major sections so you can see what each enters. Use them as patterns, not exact answers, since your facts will differ.
Scenario 1: Amara, a Long-Practicing Nigerian Lawyer
Amara has practiced Nigerian law for twelve years and wants to advise California clients on Nigerian corporate matters.
| Form Section | What Amara Enters |
|---|---|
| Question 1 — Name | Amara Chidinma Okafor |
| Question 2 — Office Address | 500 Capitol Mall, Suite 1800, Sacramento, CA 95814 |
| Question 3a — Licensed Country | Nigeria |
| Question 3b — Country for Registration | Nigeria |
| Question 4 — Contact Person | David Chen, (916) 555-0142 |
| Certificate of Good Standing | Nigerian Bar certificate showing 2014 admission, good standing |
| Letter of Recommendation | Letter from Nigerian disciplinary council officer |
| Security for Claims (Attachment F) | Insurance certificate, $150,000/$450,000 limits |
| Moral Character Application | Completed with Live Scan fingerprints |
| Payment | $921 cashier’s check to The State Bar of California |
Scenario 2: Henrik, a Recently Qualified German Attorney
Henrik just crossed the four-years-of-six threshold and seeks to consult on German law while working at a California firm.
| Form Section | What Henrik Enters |
|---|---|
| Question 1 — Name | Henrik Müller |
| Question 2 — Office Address | 101 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94111 |
| Question 3a — Licensed Country | Germany |
| Question 3b — Country for Registration | Germany |
| Question 4 — Contact Person | Self, alternate address listed |
| Certificate of Good Standing | German Rechtsanwaltskammer certificate plus certified English translation |
| Letter of Recommendation | Waiver requested (Attachment B), peer-attorney letter substituted |
| Security for Claims (Attachment F + G) | Firm written guarantee plus guarantor affidavit |
| Moral Character Application | Completed with Live Scan fingerprints |
| Payment | $921 by Visa, plus 2.50% card fee |
Scenario 3: Priya, Seeking Registration for Two Countries
Priya is licensed in both India and England and wants FLC status for both jurisdictions.
| Form Section | What Priya Enters |
|---|---|
| Question 1 — Name | Priya Anand Sharma |
| Question 2 — Office Address | 350 S. Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071 |
| Question 3a — Licensed Country | India; England and Wales |
| Question 3b — Country for Registration | India; England and Wales |
| Question 4 — Contact Person | Self |
| Certificate of Good Standing | Two certificates, one per jurisdiction, each four-of-six-years |
| Letter of Recommendation | Two letters, one per disciplinary authority |
| Security for Claims (Attachment F) | Letter of credit maintained at $300,000 |
| Moral Character Application | Completed with Live Scan fingerprints |
| Payment | $921 money order to The State Bar of California |
How to File the Completed Form
You file the FLC application through the online portal, with paper and payment routed to Los Angeles when needed. Below is each channel with its details.
- Online Applicant Portal. Register and submit at the State Bar’s Applicant Portal, uploading your application and attachments. Card payment runs here with a 2.50% fee, and your proof of filing is the portal confirmation screen and email.
- Mail to the Los Angeles Office of Admissions. Send check payments and any required paper attachments to the Office of Admissions at 845 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017. Pay by personal check, cashier’s check, or money order payable to The State Bar of California, with no processing fee, and keep your mailing receipt and a copy of the full packet as proof.
- Credit Card Authorization Form. Pay by Visa or Mastercard using the Credit Card Authorization Form, which adds 2.50%, and keep your signed authorization copy.
Whichever channel you use, the total fee is $921 ($370 application plus $551 moral character), and applications without payment are not processed. Expect the moral character review to take roughly four to six months from a complete filing. For help, contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@calbar.ca.gov or 800-843-9053, and always confirm current fees on the Schedule of Charges.
What Happens After You File
After you submit a complete application, the Office of Admissions reviews your eligibility first, then processes your moral character application. If you are found ineligible, you receive a letter of denial and the moral character review does not move forward. This eligibility gate is why your Certificate of Good Standing and country entries must be airtight before you file.
The moral character determination takes about four to six months. During that time, the Office of Admissions contacts you directly if it has questions or problems with your file, so keep your contact information current. If you receive an adverse moral character determination, you will not be issued an FLC certificate, no matter how strong the rest of your application is.
If your application is complete and you clear the moral character review, the Office of Admissions issues your Certificate of Registration. From the moment you receive it, you may practice under the conditions in California Rule of Court 9.44, limited to advising on your foreign country’s law. After that, you renew yearly by filing an Annual Report, a current Certificate of Good Standing in English, and a fresh Written Statement Agreeing to Maintain Required Security.
Mistakes to Avoid When Filling Out the Form
Each error below has stalled real applications. Watch for every one.
- Entering a name that does not match your license. This triggers a name-mismatch hold while the reviewer confirms your identity.
- Submitting a Certificate of Good Standing without the four-of-six-years language. Your file fails eligibility and you must request a new certificate.
- Listing a country where you never practiced its law. You miss the practice requirement even with an active license.
- Skipping the certified English translation. The reviewer cannot read your foreign document, so the clock never starts.
- Splitting the agent designation and notary block onto two pages. The Attachment D document becomes defective and is rejected.
- Forgetting the original signature on the Attorney Declaration. The entire application is deemed incomplete.
- Using foreign insurance the State Bar has not accepted. Your security-for-claims proof is voided.
- Filing a firm guarantee without the Attachment G affidavit. The guarantee stays unverified and unmet.
- Delaying the moral character application. Your FLC approval freezes because it depends on a positive result.
- Submitting without payment. The application is not processed at all until valid payment arrives.
- Getting a peer recommendation letter without filing the waiver first. The substitute letter is invalid and the requirement stays open.
- Moving without filing a new notarized agent designation. Service copies go to your old address and you may miss a lawsuit.
Do’s and Don’ts
These quick rules keep your application clean and moving.
- Do match your name across the form, license, and certificate, because the State Bar traces the certificate back to your official records.
- Do confirm your Certificate of Good Standing states the four-of-six-years history, because that exact language proves eligibility.
- Do have a California notary execute the agent designation on a single page, because a split or unnotarized form is rejected.
- Do verify your insurer is acceptable to the State Bar, because unaccepted foreign coverage voids your security proof.
- Do file the moral character application at the same time, because the FLC certificate depends on a positive result.
- Do keep your proof of filing and copies of every attachment, because you may need to show what you sent and when.
- Don’t use a nickname or anglicized name, because it causes a name-mismatch hold.
- Don’t submit foreign-language documents without certified translations, because the reviewer cannot process them.
- Don’t leave the date or signature blank on Attachment E, because that makes the whole application incomplete.
- Don’t assume an email update changes your service address, because only a new notarized designation does.
- Don’t send the application without full payment, because it will not be processed.
- Don’t practice law as an FLC while your application is pending, because authorization begins only when the certificate issues.
Pros and Cons of Filing on Your Own vs. With Help
Foreign attorneys often weigh handling the FLC application alone against hiring a California admissions attorney. The table compares them.
| Filing Pro Se | Filing With Professional Help |
|---|---|
| Saves the cost of an attorney’s fees, which matters when you already owe $921 in State Bar fees | Adds legal fees on top of the $921, raising your total cost |
| Gives you full, direct control over your timeline and document gathering | Hands document chasing to someone experienced, easing your workload |
| Builds your own understanding of the FLC Rules you must follow long-term | Relies on an expert who already knows Rule 9.44 and Chapter 4 |
| Risks missing the four-of-six-years certificate language and failing eligibility | Reduces the risk of eligibility and translation errors that cause denial |
| Leaves you alone to fix a defective notarized designation or security proof | Provides a guide for the notarized agent designation and security-for-claims options |
| Works well for straightforward single-country applicants with clean records | Helps most with multi-country filings or any past disciplinary or character issue |
FAQs
Can I practice California law once I get my FLC certificate?
No. You may only advise on the law of the foreign country where you are licensed and listed in your application, under California Rule of Court 9.44, not California or U.S. law.
Do I need a California office address before I apply?
Yes. Question 2 requires a California office address that becomes your official State Bar address, and you must update it within 30 days of any change under Rule 14.2.
Can I register for more than one foreign country at once?
Yes. You may, but you must meet the four-of-six-years practice and admission rule for each country and submit a separate Certificate of Good Standing for each one.
Do I write my nickname or my full legal name in Question 1?
No. Never use a nickname; enter your full legal name exactly as it appears on your foreign license and Certificate of Good Standing to avoid a name-mismatch hold.
Does my Certificate of Good Standing need special wording?
Yes. It must confirm the authority’s final disciplinary jurisdiction, your admission date, current good standing, and that you held good standing for four of the past six years.
Can I list myself as the contact person in Question 4?
Yes. You may list yourself with an alternate address, or name a third party like an attorney; that field only sets a contact point, not legal authority.
Do foreign-language documents need a translation?
Yes. Every foreign-language document needs a certified English translation by someone other than you, and you must submit the original document alongside it.
Can the agent-for-service designation be signed on two separate pages?
No. The designation and the notary acknowledgment must appear on the same page, and a notary public must execute it, or the document is defective.
Do I need malpractice insurance, or are there other options?
No. Insurance is not the only option; you may satisfy the security-for-claims rule with a letter of credit or a written guarantee instead, each with its own dollar thresholds.
Can I pay the fees by credit card?
Yes. You may pay by Visa or Mastercard using the Credit Card Authorization Form, but a 2.50% processing fee is added, and a denied card blocks your submission.
Does the moral character review happen with the FLC application?
No. It is a separate review that takes about four to six months, and your FLC certificate will not issue until you receive a positive moral character determination.
Can I start working as an FLC while my application is pending?
No. You may not practice law as a Foreign Legal Consultant until the State Bar issues your Certificate of Registration; authorization begins only at that point.
Do I have to renew my FLC registration?
Yes. You renew yearly by filing an Annual Report, a current Certificate of Good Standing in English, and a new Written Statement Agreeing to Maintain Required Security.
What if I cannot get a recommendation letter from a disciplinary officer or judge?
Yes. You can request a hardship waiver using Attachment B and substitute a letter from another attorney who is personally and professionally familiar with your legal work.
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