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Application to Be Relieved as Attorney on Completion of Limited Scope Representation

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective September 1, 2018

This form is used by an attorney to ask the court to end their limited representation because the agreed-upon tasks are finished. It also includes a notice explaining what happens if the party does not agree that the tasks are complete.

The court describes it as: Used by an attorney to ask the court to end limited scope representation because work has been completed.

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Where this fits in a case

Start a case

Stage: Start a case

This form is used in civil cases when an attorney believes they have finished all the limited services they agreed to provide for a party.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is used by an attorney to ask the court for relief. The attorney signs the application. The Proof of Service is filled out by the person mailing the documents.
Is this form for family law cases?
No, the form notes that it is for use in civil cases other than family law. For family law cases, a different form (FL-955) should be used.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect September 1, 2018.

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