{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"1297.185","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 1297.185","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 3. OF SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS OF A CIVIL NATURE [1063. - 1822.60.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3"},{"name":"TITLE 9.3. ARBITRATION AND CONCILIATION OF INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL DISPUTES [1297.11. - 1297.432.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3/title-9.3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Manner and Conduct of Arbitration [1297.181. - 1297.273.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3/title-9.3/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1.5. Representation by Foreign and Out-of-State Attorneys [1297.185. - 1297.189.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3/title-9.3/chapter-5/article-1.5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 134, Sec. 1. (SB 766) Effective January 1, 2019.","effective":"2019-01-01","html":"

For purposes of this article, a “qualified attorney” means an individual who is not admitted to practice law in this state but is all of the following:

(a) Admitted to practice law in a state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia or a member of a recognized legal profession in a foreign jurisdiction, the members of which are admitted or otherwise authorized to practice as attorneys or counselors at law or the equivalent.

(b) Subject to effective regulation and discipline by a duly constituted professional body or public authority of that jurisdiction.

(c) In good standing in every jurisdiction in which he or she is admitted or otherwise authorized to practice.

","text":"For purposes of this article, a “qualified attorney” means an individual who is not admitted to practice law in this state but is all of the following: (a) Admitted to practice law in a state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia or a member of a recognized legal profession in a foreign jurisdiction, the members of which are admitted or otherwise authorized to practice as attorneys or counselors at law or the equivalent. (b) Subject to effective regulation and discipline by a duly constituted professional body or public authority of that jurisdiction. (c) In good standing in every jurisdiction in which he or she is admitted or otherwise authorized to practice.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/representation-by-foreign-and-out-of-state-attorneys-1297-185","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}