Code of Civil Procedure section 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 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.

Source: Section 1297.185, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=1297.­185.­ (updated Jan. 1, 2019; accessed Dec. 29, 2025).

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