Appearances

PURPOSE: This rule establishes the procedures for attorneys filing appearances. (1) A party may be represented by an attorney who is licensed in Missouri. All attorneys who appear in a representative capacity on behalf of a party must file written notice of appearance setting forth— (A) The name, address, telephone number, and Missouri Bar number of the attorney(s); and (B) The name and address of the party represented. (2) Upon motion, the hearing officer may permit a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of any state or of any United States district court to argue or conduct a particular hearing in whole or in part. (3) An attorney may only withdraw his/her appearance upon written notice to the hearing officer stating the reasons therefore and after permission from the hearing officer. (4) Any individual may appear on his/her own behalf. AUTHORITY: section 39(g) of Article III, Mo. Const., sections 313.004, 313.052, and 313.560, RSMo 2016, and sections 313.800 and 313.805, RSMo Supp. 2025.* Emergency rule filed Sept. 1, 1993, effective Sept. 20, 1993, expired Jan. 17, 1994. Emergency rule filed Jan. 5, 1994, effective Jan. 18, 1994, expired Jan. 30, 1994. Original rule filed Sept. 1, 1993, effective Jan. 31, 1994. Emergency amendment filed Dec. 12, 1997, effective Dec. 22, 1997, expired June 19, 1998. Amended: Filed Dec. 12, 1997, effective July 30, 1998. Amended: Filed May 14, 2025, effective Nov. 30, 2025. *Original authority: 313.004, RSMo 1993, amended 1994, 2014; 313.052, RSMo 1994; 313.560, RSMo 1986, amended 1987; 313.800, RSMo 1991, amended 1993, 1994, 2005, 2014, 2016, 2021, 2022; and 313.805, RSMo 1991, amended 1993, 1994, 2000, 2008, 2010, 2021, 2022.