4.2.1.140 Professional Attorneys

(a) Professional attorneys may practice before the Courts of the Pueblo of San Ildefonso provided that any such attorney is admitted to practice before the Court.

(b) Any persons appearing as a party in any civil or criminal action shall have the right to be represented by a professional attorney of their own choice and at their own expense.

(c) Any attorney who is an active member in good standing of the New Mexico State Bar, or any attorney certified and eligible to practice before the Courts of any other State of the United States is eligible to be admitted to practice before the Courts of the Pueblo of San Ildefonso, provided the attorney meets the admissions standards.

(d) Admission to Practice. To practice before the Court of the Pueblo of San Ildefonso any attorney must:

(1) Be an active member in good standing of the New Mexico State Bar or be certified and eligible to practice before the Courts of any other State or the United States;

(2) Abide by all the Rules of the Courts of the Pueblo of San Ildefonso and any orders issued by the Courts;

(3) Be knowledgeable and is generally informed about the traditions and customs of San Ildefonso Pueblo;

(4) Payment of a fee $50.00 is required for admission;

(5) The Chief Judge shall notify any attorney who applies to practice before the Courts of the Pueblo of San Ildefonso and is admitted to practice to take the following oath: "I do solemnly swear (or confirm) that I will support the Constitution and laws of the United States and the Criminal and Civil Code and all ordinances and resolutions of the Pueblo of San Ildefonso, and that I will maintain proper respect for the Courts and judicial officers of the Pueblo of San Ildefonso."

(6) The Chief Judge may suspend any attorney from practice before the Courts of the Pueblo of San Ildefonso after due notice and a hearing if any attorney shall be found guilty of the following:

(A) Violated the oath of the Courts;

(B) Has been disbarred from practice before any State or Federal Court;

(D) Committed any improper or contemptuous act against the dignity of the Pueblo of San Ildefonso, the Courts of the Pueblo of San Ildefonso, and San Ildefonso people.