March 07, 2022
On March 4 the Superior Court of the District of Columbia issued Promulgation Order 22-03 approving amendments to the Superior Court Rules of the Probate Division. The rules have been completely reorganized and renumbered, so the court has not provided a marked-up version. These rules do not modify the Federal Rules of Civil or Criminal Procedure. The amendments take effect on August 22, 2022.
February 09, 2026
On February 5 the D.C. Court of Appeals issued Order No. M293-26 introducing new D.C. App. R. 49(c)(14), which establishes a framework allowing trained community justice workers (CJWs) to provide legal assistance to people who cannot afford an attorney.
February 05, 2026
The District of Columbia Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) is looking for qualified public or private sector attorneys to fill vacant administrative law judge (ALJ) positions.
January 28, 2026
The D.C. Bar seeks applicants to fill a Bar-appointed seat on the D.C. Judicial Nomination Commission.
January 28, 2026
The District of Columbia Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure (CJDT) has announced the appointment of its newest commissioner, Lloyd Liu, who replaced Judge Diane M. Brenneman effective January 2, 2026.
