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The DC Courts and others make available brochures, guides, and handbooks that give you information about filing various types of cases.
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Court interpreters are experts in language and trained to render linguistically equivalent interpretation from one language into another.
This glossary will assist in finding definitions for specific Law terms by searching by a keyword or filtering by letter.
This calendar provides information on cases, courtrooms, attorneys and defendants who are scheduled on to appear on this day.
Read an open letter to Pro Bono Honor Roll Registrants from Chief Judge Blackburne-Rigsby and Chief Judge Josey-Herring.
web-mediation
This is an external application from the DC Courts which helps parties settle disputes with the help of an impartial third party online.
Web Voucher System for Superior Court and Court of Appeals: CJA, CCAN and Guardianship Fund Programs; Family Court Advocate Stipend Program; Multi-Door Mediator Stipend Program.
Search Cases Online
The public information viewed on the Court Cases Online system reflects the docket entries in civil, criminal, criminal domestic violence and tax cases, probate cases for large estates and small estates, disclaimers of interest, major litigation, wills and foreign estate proceedings.
Legal Services Providers organizations may be able to give you legal advice, represent you in court, or help you learn how to represent yourself. The DC Bar provides additional information on How to Find and Work With a Lawyer.
The Superior Court Rules Committee and its rules advisory committees continually review proposed amendments and additions to the rules governing processes and procedures in the Superior Court.
Committee on Unauthorized Practice
of Law
The Committee on Unauthorized Practice of Law investigates complaints against persons who are engaging in the unauthorized practice of law.
Learn moreCriminal Justice Act Attorneys
Attorneys appointed by the District of Columbia Court of Appeals under the Criminal Justice Act (CJA) will find links to documents of interest and of use in their practice before the court
Learn moreCounsel for Child Abuse and Neglect Attorneys
The CCAN Office maintains a list of qualified attorneys who are available for appointment in child abuse and neglect cases.
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