Rule *122.6 - Standards for Appointment in Felony Cases(A)Qualifications for CounselAn attorney may be appointed as counsel only if that attorney:
(1) Has been admitted to the bar of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, or admitted to practice pro hac vice;(2) Is an active trial and/or appellate practitioner with at least two years litigation experience (trial and/or appellate) in the field of criminal law in this or any other jurisdiction;(3) Has prior experience as counsel in no fewer than five criminal trials which were tried to completion in this or any other jurisdiction in the last three years;(4) Has been lead counsel in at least two felony trials within the past two year period, or has completed at least one Continuing Legal Education program in the field of criminal law within the past year and has comparable experience;(5) Is familiar with the practice and procedure of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, and the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, and is reasonably available to accept appointments;(6) Has prior experience as counsel in no fewer than five felony criminal trials which were tried to completion in this or any other jurisdiction. "Tried to completion" shall include trials in which the jury is discharged at the conclusion of the case without reaching a verdict. No more than two of the required five trials shall consist of major felony juvenile cases; and(7) All attorneys certified in this category automatically shall be certified to handle non-homicide appellate and non-homicide PCRA matters.Amended September 20, 2019, effective 12/2/2019