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Learn about the process to apply for admission to the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.
Learn about the biennial attorney re-registration process instituted September 1, 2023, for the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.
Learn about the process to be admitted to the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts pro hac vice.
Search for an attorney who is currently registered and active at the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.
If your name has changed since your admission to the Bar of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, you may update it through PACER. A request will be sent to this court for approval.
Submit emailed questions via the web form or access the USDC-MA Telephone Directory.
View fees charged for services provided by the District Court such as civil actions, notices of appeal, and other miscellaneous fees.
This page is for emergency judicial matters and is for attorneys only.
View the most recent General Court Orders issued by the Chief Judge here.
Visit this page and select from a category to access the form you need.
Access information about filing a complaint, including rules and forms. Learn more about the rules and documents relating to the conduct of federal judges.
Coordinating a private space for any attorneys, legal support staff or law students, litigants, and witnesses who are currently breastfeeding and have business at the court.
A complete list of our District, Senior, and Magistrate Judges, with their basic information, staff, standing orders, preferences on case management and more.
A comprehensive guide for practicing in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Covers areas such as preparation of documents, federal holidays, helpful resources and materials, addresses and contact information for all sections of the court.
Guidance for participating in a virtual video hearing before the Court.
Access information about serving on the Criminal Justice Act Panel, including CJA assignment protocol, rates for CJA cases, travel guidelines, and eVoucher information.
Learn about using technology in our courtrooms, and access answers to most frequently asked questions.
Information about the Electronic Voucher Management System for use by court-appointed counsel including info about electronic submission, management, and approval of CJA vouchers.
Pattern instructions and commentary to help craft a jury charge in a particular case.
USDC-MA login page for the Case Management/Electronic Case Files system.
Information about CM/ECF and receive contact information for any questions.
Instructions for submitting sealed filings using the CM/ECF electronic drop box.
The U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts upgraded to the Next Generation of CM/ECF (NextGen) on September 20, 2021. Learn about what this means for you here.
If you need to change your CM/ECF address, you may request a change by updating your address in PACER.
Access a comprehensive USDC-MA guide about CM/ECF administrative procedures.
Learn about representing pro se litigants at mediation of civil lawsuits pending in our Court.
Interested in volunteering to be available to take pro bono appointments in this District? Click here to access registration details.
Learn more about these high school and college-level programs aimed at exposing young people to the judiciary and diversifying the Massachusetts bar.
Become a legal mentor, serve as a guest speaker, or volunteer to lead a field trip with this civic education organization based in the Moakley Courthouse.
