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Judicial Nomination Commission Announces Two Superior Court Vacancies

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.

Questions concerning the application process for these judicial vacancies should be directed to the commission at 202-879-0478 or [email protected].

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