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CA-180

Application for Pro Hac Vice Admission

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective October 16, 2025

This form is an application used to ask the court for permission to practice law in Wisconsin temporarily. It asks the applicant to confirm details about their law license in other places and agree to follow Wisconsin's rules if they are allowed to appear in court.

The court describes it as: Application for Pro Hac Vice Admission. Sample form only. Go to http://www.wisbar.org/prohacvice to apply for pro hac vice admission.

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Where this fits in a case

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Stage: Start a case

This form is used when an attorney who is licensed in another state or place needs to appear in a Wisconsin court case. The form text notes that applicants should go to a specific website to actually apply.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is an application to ask the court for permission to appear in a case in Wisconsin even if the attorney is licensed in another place.
Do I have to pay a fee?
The form asks the applicant to check if they submitted proof of payment or if they are exempt from paying a fee.
Who should fill this out?
The form is for an attorney who wants to appear in a Wisconsin court case.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect October 16, 2025.

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