Court to Host Attorney's Oath Ceremony for New Attorneys

Oakland, Calif. – November 17, 2025 – The Superior Court of Alameda County will host an Attorney’s Oath Ceremony for soon-to-be attorneys who recently passed the State Bar Exam.

The ceremony will take place on December 5, 2025, at 1 p.m. in Dept. 1 of the Rene C. Davidson Courthouse in Oakland. (1225 Fallon Street).

Presiding Judge Thomas Nixon will be administering the oath and welcoming new attorneys into the legal profession.

This is the first time the Court will be hosting such an event and it’s being offered to provide new attorneys a means to complete their oath requirement pursuant to California Business and Professions Code section 6067.

“We’d like to welcome our new attorneys into the profession and help them meet their first requirement as attorneys in California,” said Presiding Judge Thomas Nixon. “Congratulations to all who have passed the State Bar.”

Those wishing to participate in the Court’s Attorney’s Oath Ceremony are asked to complete an online registration (scan QR code or click here) and ensure they bring their completed and signed State Bar oath card, which must be turned in at the event’s registration table. (Digital versions of the oath card will not be accepted). After the ceremony, the Court will return the Oath Card to each participant so they can send it to the California State Bar.

Because of limited space inside Department 1, the Court will allow guests on a first come/first served basis depending on space availability. Register early, as registration will close if space limits are reached.

Please contact the Court’s Executive office with questions. The Executive Office can be reached at executiveoffice@alameda.courts.ca.gov or 510-891-6012.

 Visit https://forms.office.com/g/nJe01cEhnY to register for the event or scan the QR code.

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