United States District Court - Northern District of Illinois

General Rules

General Rules 3.00 To 3.09 Rules Relating To Admission To Practice

Rule 3.04 Withdrawal And Reinstatement Of Membership In The Trial Bar

A. Withdrawal of Membership in the Trial Bar

An attorney admitted to the Trial Bar of this Court may, on motion for good cause shown, voluntarily withdraw from said Bar. Such motion shall be filed with the clerk for presentation to the Executive Committee. Where the motion to withdraw is made by an attorney selected for membership in the current Panel pursuant to Rule 3.81 B of these Rules, the name of the attorney will be removed from the Panel if the motion is granted.

B. Reinstatement in the Trial Bar

Any attorney permitted to withdraw as a member of the Trial Bar pursuant to A above who wishes to be reinstated must file a petition for reinstatement with the clerk for presentation to the Executive Committee. Where the petition to withdraw was originally filed shortly after the attorney was notified of his/her selection as a member of the Panel, the petition for reinstatement shall include a statement indicating the attorney's present willingness and ability to accept an appointment under Rules 3.803.99. If the committee grants the motion in such an instance, it shall direct that the attorney's name be placed on the Panel and remain there until the attorney is appointed.