Membership in the Association of the Bar of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit is open to all attorneys admitted to practice before the Eighth Circuit, all federal judges within the geographic area of the Eighth Circuit, and all judicial law clerks serving these judges.  Under the Association By-Laws, judges and judicial law clerks are not required to pay dues, although they must submit a completed application form to initiate membership.

In order to become a member, a lawyer must submit a completed application form, and a check for annual dues.

Eighth Circuit Bar Association
Attn: Mr. Douglas A. Bahr
North Dakota Office of Attorney General
500 North 9th Street
Bismarck, ND 58501-4509

SINCE THE VAST MAJORITY OF THE ASSOCIATION’S COMMUNICATIONS WILL BE MADE BY EMAIL, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS BE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE.  If you don’t have an email address, we have some limited ability to communicate by fax and regular mail. 

Any questions concerning the membership application process can be directed to Mr. Douglas A. Bahr of the Membership Committee, or any of the officers or directors of the association. 

2011-2012 Renewal and New Member Form