D.C. Superior Court Seeks Family Court Panel Attorneys

October 20, 2025

The Family Court division of D.C. Superior Court is seeking members of the D.C. Bar to serve on any of the seven Family Court Panels. The attorneys are approved to represent parties of limited means in several types of family court proceedings, including abuse and neglect, juvenile delinquency, mental health, mental habilitation, juvenile post-commitment, and special education. The court welcomes applications from attorneys with limited to no experience in these areas.   
 
Additionally, the court is accepting applications for the Juvenile Delinquency Panel.  If approved to serve, attorneys must attend training prior to being appointed to these cases. The deadline to apply is October 31, 2025.
 
For more information or to apply, visit the court’s website.