Attorney Discipline

• In re Alpert, 24-BG-1045 (7/23/2026)
• In re McNeal, 26-BG-0526 (7/16/2026)
• In re Tucker, 26-BG-009 (7/2/2026)
• In re Kostiv, 26-BG-0059 (5/28/2026)
• In re Jones, 25-BG-1130 (5/28/2026)
• In re Tillman, 25-BG-0833 (5/7/2026)
• In re Lacome, 25-BG-0613 (5/7/2026)
• In re Kester, 26-BG-0060 (5/7/2026)
• In re Correa, 25-BG-1105 (5/7/2026)
• In re Salatti, 26-BG-0130 (4/30/2026)
• In re Brammer, 24-BG-0815 (4/23/2026)
• In re Robinson, 25-BG-0333 (4/23/2026)
• In re Payne, 26-BG-0209 (4/23/2026)
• In re Calkins, 26-BG-0187 (4/2/2026)
• In re Blackwell, 22-BG-0565 (4/2/2026)
• In re Wersant, 25-BG-0527 (2/26/2026)
• In re Antonacci, 25-BG-0874 (2/26/2026)

• In re Swett, 26-BD-038 (7/30/2026)
• In re Mills, 24-BD-063 (7/30/2026)
• In re Fitzpatrick, 23-BD-035 (7/29/2026)
• In re Murphy, 24-BD-062 (7/20/2026)
• In re Green, 24-BD-013 (7/14/2026)
• In re McNeal, 26-BD-039 (6/25/2026)
• In re Muyskens, 24-BD-038 (6/12/2026)
• In re Krasovsky, 25-BD-039 (5/11/2026)
• In re Calkins, 26-BD-016 (3/19/2026)

The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) was created by the District of Columbia Court of Appeals to investigate and prosecute complaints of ethical misconduct against lawyers licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia who violate the D.C. Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC).

The Rules describe a lawyer’s obligation to clients, the courts, and the general public in professional and private dealings. The purpose of this process is to protect the public by disciplining lawyers who violate the ethics rules. Our office cannot consider complaints against judges acting in a judicial capacity.

For additional information, see Purpose and Mission.
 

The Office of Disciplinary Counsel cannot represent you, give you any legal advice, or change the outcome of a court decision.

The Office of Disciplinary Counsel cannot refer you to an attorney. You may consult the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center to obtain information about legal representation by calling their Legal Information Help Line at 202-626-3499.

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Contact the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center if you are an individual living in poverty who is at risk of losing your home, your livelihood, or your family. The Center also helps small businesses and community-based nonprofits needing legal assistance.

Try to resolve issues with your attorney by communicating your concerns clearly and asking for a response.  Your attorney should clearly explain the fee agreement and scope of representation, keep you aware of developments in your case, and respond to any reasonable requests you may have for information.

If you feel that your problem is the result of poor communication or a misunderstanding between you and the attorney, you should have an open talk with the attorney before you file a complaint.
 

The D.C. Bar’s Find a Member feature provides the same publicly available contact information for attorneys that we would be able to share with you.  If you are still unable to reach your attorney, you may need to file a complaint with our office.

The D.C. Bar’s Find a Member feature enables a search of all attorneys licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia.  If an attorney is not listed as authorized to practice law and is advising you about D.C. law or representing you in Superior Court, please contact the Office of Disciplinary Counsel.

If you are not required to prove fitness or satisfy other terms prior to reinstatement (i.e., restitution or some other condition imposed by the Court), please contact the D.C. Bar Membership department. If you were disbarred or suspended with a fitness requirement, you must file a petition for reinstatement and a reinstatement questionnaire (found in the forms and documents section). See Board Rule 9.1.

Yes.  All pleadings should be emailed to the Board at [email protected].  You will receive a file-stamped copy of your filing after it is accepted by the case manager.

Complaints must be filed, in writing, with the Office of Disciplinary Counsel. A complaint form can be found under the How to File a Complaint section.

The Board Rules can be found under the Board on Professional Responsibility section.

The Board is currently recruiting attorneys and members of the public to be considered for appointment to Hearing Committees.  For more information, or to apply to be a Hearing Committee Member, please contact the Office of the Executive Attorney or see this website https://www.dcbar.org/Attorney-Discipline/Volunteer-Opportunities