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.
April 28, 2026
6,052 D.C. attorneys contributed 474,350 pro bono hours in 2025, setting a new record for the Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll and expanding access to justice.
April 21, 2026
Submit public comments on the reappointment of D.C. judges Corinne A. Beckwith and Danya A. Dayson before the May 6 deadline.
April 21, 2026
The DC Judicial Nomination Commission has named three candidates for a Superior Court vacancy. The president has 60 days to select a nominee from this list.
April 17, 2026
The D.C. Bar has named retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer as the recipient of its 2026 Thurgood Marshall Award for his extraordinary commitment and initiative in pursuing equal justice and opportunity for all Americans. Breyer will be recognized at the Bar’s annual Celebration of Leadership on June 18.
