Frequently Asked Questions

How can I be sworn in to practice in the higher courts?

You can contact the clerk of the court that you wish to practice in and they will arrange for you to be sworn in. You must first be admitted in Superior Court before you can be sworn in to the higher courts. Some of the telephone numbers for the higher courts are listed below:

Supreme Court - 404-656-3470
Court of Appeals - 404-656-3450
U.S Court of Appeals - 404-335-6100
U.S. Northern District - 404-215-1660
U.S. Middle District - 478-752-3497
U.S. Southern District - 912-650-4020

In order to be notified of any mass swearing in ceremonies for the higher courts, email the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia by clicking here.

Category: Membership