California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP
CCP §1297.185: 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 terri
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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.
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