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BARNARD v. THORSTENN

No. 87-1939.

489 U.S. 546 (1989)

BARNARD, CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE OF BAR EXAMINERS OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS v. THORSTENN ET AL.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided March 6, 1989

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Maria Tankenson Hodge argued the cause for petitioners in both cases. With her on the briefs were Vincent A. Colianni and Geoffrey W. Barnard, pro se.

Cornish F. Hitchcock argued the cause for respondents. With him on the brief were Alan B. Morrison and William L. Blum.†

John Cary Sims filed a brief for Paul Hoffman et al. as amici curiae urging affirmance in both cases.

JUSTICE KENNEDY delivered the opinion of the Court.

In order to be admitted to the Bar of the District Court of the Virgin Islands, an otherwise qualified attorney must demonstrate that he or she has resided in the Virgin Islands for at least one year and that, if admitted, the attorney intends to continue to reside and practice in the Virgin Islands. The question before us is whether these residency requirements are lawful...

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