April 18, 2023
The D.C. Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure is inviting comment on the qualifications and fitness of Judge Alfred S. Irving Jr., who is seeking reappointment to another 15-year term as associate judge on D.C. Superior Court. Irvings’s current term expires on December 1, 2023.
April 18, 2023
Legal services providers, advocates, and other community members rallied in support of Washington D.C.’s Access to Justice Initiative at a D.C. Council Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety hearing April 13, urging the District’s legislative body to preserve funding at fiscal year 2023 levels.
April 12, 2023
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit is seeking to fill vacancies on the Advisory Committee on Admissions and Grievances and the Advisory Committee on Procedures. Also, the Judicial Conference of the District of Columbia Circuit has at least two vacancies on its Standing Committee on Pro Bono Legal Services. Members of these committees will serve a three-year term starting on July 1, 2023.
April 11, 2023
On April 10 the D.C. Judicial Nomination Commission (JNC) announced two vacancies on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia resulting from the retirement of Judge Peter A. Krauthamer, effective June 30, 2023, and Judge Hiram E. Puig-Lugo, effective July 28, 2023. The commission invites qualified individuals to apply for these vacancies by noon on Friday, May 26. Application materials and instructions are available on the JNC website.
April 04, 2023
The District of Columbia Superior Court is seeking comment on proposed amendments to its criminal, civil procedure, and domestic relations rules. Written comments must be submitted by 5:30 p.m. on May 3, 2023.
March 31, 2023
D.C. Superior Court will update its electronic filing system (eFileDC) website for Phase 1 filers on April 19. Users will notice a new look and feel to numerous pages, including the landing, login, and case information pages. Note that there are no revisions to filing procedures.
March 27, 2023
Here, get to know Shaun Snyder, one of two candidates running for D.C. Bar president-elect for the 2023–2024 term. The president-elect serves for one year before becoming president, and then continues in office a third year as immediate past president.
March 27, 2023
Here, get to know Alexander L. Reid, one of two candidates running for D.C. Bar president-elect for the 2023–2024 term. The president-elect serves for one year before becoming president, and then continues in office a third year as immediate past president.
March 27, 2023
The District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission has recommended to President Biden six candidates for judicial vacancies on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia created by the retirement of Judges William W. Nooter and John M. Campbell. The president has 60 days to select a nominee for each vacancy.
March 24, 2023
Judge Gladys Kessler, who served 17 years on D.C. Superior Court and 23 years on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, died on March 16 from complications arising from pneumonia. She was 85.
