• About the Committee on Admissions
• Contacting the Committee on Admissions
• Members of the Committee on Admissions

The Committee on Admissions reviews all applications for admission to the District of Columbia Bar. See D.C. App. Rule 46. Chaired by Mark S. Carlin, the Committee on Admissions receives more than 3,500 applications per year, conducts extensive character and fitness investigations including informal meetings and formal hearings, and files recommendations with the court regarding applications or petitions.

Correspondence should be addressed to:

Committee on Admissions
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
430 E Street NW
Room 123
Washington, DC 20001

Questions? Call 202-879-2710 and press “0” when the recorded message begins, or e-mail coa@dcappeals.gov. Office hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Director

Jacqueline M. Smith

Chair

Mark S. Carlin

Vice Chair

Claudia A. Withers

Committee Members

Sean C. Dent
Peter S. Ohr
Lorelie S. Masters
Nathan A. Neal

Counsel

Alan H. Kent