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DC Superior Court to Raise Juror Compensation
WASHINGTON, DC – The D.C. Superior Court wishes to inform all District of Columbia residents that starting today, those serving jury duty will receive an increased level of compensation. Previously jurors in DC received $30 for each day beginning on ...
D.C. Court of Appeals to host 2019 Judicial and Bar Conference, in partnership with the D.C. Bar, on ‘Children and the Law: Protecting the Future’
State of the Judiciary Remarks to Kick Off the Conference
DC's Chief Judges Met with White House Counsel's Office; Progress Made Regarding Judicial Vacancies
WASHINGTON, DC - Chief Judge Anna Blackburne-Rigsby of the DC Court of Appeals, and Chief Judge Robert Morin of DC Superior Court, met with White House Counsel's Office staff last week and reported the meeting was productive and encouraging.
DC Courts Announce New Programs to Assist the Public and Expand Access to Justice
WASHINGTON – DC Court of Appeals Chief Judge Anna Blackburne-Rigsby and DC Superior Court Chief Judge Robert Morin today announced that the DC Courts have launched two new initiatives to enhance access to justice for DC residents. Court Navigator ...
Longtime DC Prosecutor to be Sworn-in As Superior Court Judge
WHAT: Investiture of Judge Kelly A. Higashi WHEN: Friday, October 26 at 3:30 PM WHERE: Moultrie Courthouse – Third Floor Atrium, 500 Indiana Avenue, NW, DC WHO: Chief Judge Robert Morin Senior Judge Frederick Weisberg Former US Attorney Channing ...
H.O.P.E. Court to Host ‘Golden Doors to Freedom’ Event for Graduates
WHAT: H.O.P.E. Court Golden Doors to Freedom Celebration WHEN: Friday, October 26, 2018, 11:00am WHERE: Moultrie Courthouse, Courtroom JM-1 500 Indiana Avenue, N.W. WHO: Magistrate Judge Mary Grace Rook Photographer and Artworks for Freedom Founder ...
July Bar Exam Sets Record
July Bar Exam Sets Record An Historic Day for the D.C. Court of Appeals WASHINGTON, DC - July 24-25, 2018 marked an historic milestone for the D.C. Court of Appeals (DCCA), as nearly 1,700 exam takers packed the Walter E. Washington Convention Center ...
D.C. Courts Chief Judges Publish 7th Annual Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll
- Significant increase in number of attorneys volunteering services - The chief judges of the DC Court of Appeals and the DC Superior Court have released their seventh annual Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll, recognizing the contributions of those D.C. Bar ...
DC Judge Becomes International Association of Women Judges President
Buenos Aires, Argentina: On May 5th, the Honorable Vanessa Ruiz, Senior Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, was installed as the President of the International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ) at its 14th International Biennial ...