Is this form for starting a case?

No, the instructions mention that the form must be submitted to the appointing court, suggesting it is used during an existing case.

What does the attorney need to do if they are applying for the first time?

For the first time, the attorney must complete items 1, 2, and 3, and then sign the form on page 2.

GC-010Optional

Certification of Attorney Qualifications

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2020

This form is used by attorneys to tell the court that they are qualified to be appointed as a lawyer in a guardianship or conservatorship case. It requires the attorney to certify their qualifications and sign the document.

The court describes it as: Attorneys who want to be appointed by the court in a guardianship or conservatorship case use this to tell the judge that they are qualified.

Open the official PDFfrom Judicial Council of California

Where this fits in a case

Motions

Start a case
Respond
Motions
Discovery
Hearing
Judgment
After judgment
Appeal

Stage: Motions

This form is used when an attorney is seeking to be appointed by the court to represent someone in a guardianship or conservatorship case. It must be submitted to the appointing court.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?: The form is for attorneys who want to be appointed by the court in a guardianship or conservatorship case.
Is this form for starting a case?: No, the instructions mention that the form must be submitted to the appointing court, suggesting it is used during an existing case.
What does the attorney need to do if they are applying for the first time?: For the first time, the attorney must complete items 1, 2, and 3, and then sign the form on page 2.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2020.

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