DC Superior Court’s first annual Health and Wellness Fair was a raging success on October 8, 2025. Dozens of vendors filled the first floor of the Moultrie Courthouse providing information AND resources to hundreds of our visitors throughout the day. From …
On October 29, 2025, Associate Judge Ross participated in a fireside chat at Ron Brown College Preparatory High School in Washington, DC. Along with civil rights trial lawyer Yaida Ford, Judge Ross joined in a student-moderated discussion focused on their …
On October 27, 2025, Judge Edward A. O'Connell was sworn in as an Associate Judge to the DC Superior Court. He is assigned to the Civil Division and is anticipated to be hearing cases in December 2025. Judge O’Connell recently served as the Chief of …
Important Notice from DC Superior Court about Auto Acceptance and Redaction of Filings for Civil Action Cases Beginning September 22, 2025, many new civil filings will be automatically accepted and may be immediately viewed by the public. Before submitting …
You are invited to a special free, full-day conference: The Future of Elder Well-Being Summit: Exploring Capacity, Alternatives to Guardianship and DC Resources. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable information on guardianship and its alternatives …
The DC Courts family is celebrating Judge Rebecca Goldfrank, who The District of Columbia Bar Foundation has selected as the 2025 Jerrold Scoutt Prize awardee. The Scoutt Prize is awarded annually to an attorney who has worked for a significant portion of …
In Washington, D.C., many adults living with intellectual disabilities rely on the court to make sure they receive the services they need. The Volunteer Advocate Program -- and you -- can help make that possible! DC Courts has published a series of …
On Friday, Aug. 1, court leadership gathered to celebrate this year's Mayor Marion Barry Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) interns at DC Courts, thank them for their hard work this summer and wish them a bittersweet farewell! The Human Resources …
The D.C. Courts are now asking for your feedback on proposed new programs that would provide people with low- to no-cost legal help. This report – released on July 31, 2025 – details several possible initiatives that could address the significant gap in …
The DC Courts' Center for Education and Training (CET) continues to host visitors from far and wide to learn about Washington, D.C.'s judicial system. In the first six months of 2025, CET hosted more than 400 groups -- and hopes your own community…
DC Courts — the perfect place to say “I Do” 💕 We have had a blast celebrating your marriages this summer! On Friday, we caught up with happy newlyweds in Judge Meek’s courtroom. "We decided to do it in my courtroom where they could have a few more …
Last week, DC Superior Court Judge Carmen G. McLean spoke with Skadden Pro Bono Counsel Don Salzman as part of the firm’s annual pro bono awards celebration. Judge McLean discussed her career leading up to the bench, the professional and personal rewards …
On Wednesday, July 25, DC Courts joined in the celebration of honoring those dedicated to improving our community through pro bono! Steptoe LLP invited Senior Judge Anthony Epstein to be their ceremony’s keynote speaker. “From the judge’s perspective, [it’ …
On July 16, the Crime Victims Compensation Program and Human Resources teams combined forces to share information about their services and our current job offerings at Francis A Gregory Library as a part of DC Public Library's "Our City, Our …
DC Superior Court Associate Judge is back from Zambia, where, last week, he had the honor of lending his legal expertise to those working within the Zambian judiciary. Through a partnership between the Department of Justice and the United States Embassy in …
Did you know? DC Courts works with a number of partners across the city to provide court users with free legal help right here on the courts campus. Find information on each of these services below. Please note that these centers are not employed by DC …
On Tuesday, June 25, the Kenya Judiciary Academy, hosted by the National Center for State Courts, visited the DC Court of Appealsto take a tour and learn more about our judicial system. The 30 Kenyan justices and court staff got to know Chief Judge Anna …
The DC Courts had a great turnout at today’s Pro Bono Open House in the Domestic Violence Division! Over 40 lawyers and law students came to Superior Court to learn about the need for more pro bono representation in Civil Protection Order (CPO) cases. …
On Thursday, June 5, DC Superior Court Associate Judge Robert Rigsby was honored with the Washington Bar Association’s Joseph H. Hairston Vanguard Award. The WBA established the award in 2022 following the death of founding member Joseph H. Hairston, …
Throughout the spring months, divisions across the Court have spent hours preparing, planning and sharing resources at public libraries across Washington, D.C., all to bring access to justice to the streets where our neighbors live, work and play. Now, the …
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