February 14, 2022
On February 11 the Superior Court of the District of Columbia issued Administrative Order 22-03, regarding extension of and appointments to its Criminal Justice Act Panel of attorneys. Unless suspended or removed, the provisional and full panel members are appointed until May 2024. Full panel members must apply for reappointment by that date; provisional members may apply to the full panel at any time.
August 29, 2024
On August 28 the Superior Court of the District of Columbia issued Administrative Order 24-10 regarding compensation for attorneys appointed under the D.C. Criminal Justice Act (CJA), Counsel for Child Abuse and Neglect (CCAN), and Guardianship Fund.
August 19, 2024
On August 19, D.C. Superior Court Chief Judge Anita Josey-Herring administered the oath of office to new Associate Judge Charles J. Willoughby Jr. and Magistrate Judge Risa Berkower.
August 19, 2024
In re Alexei, decided August 1, 2024, by the D.C. Court of Appeals, holds that absent an agreement specifying to the contrary, an attorney earns a flat-fee payment only upon completion of all enlisted services. The court announced its interpretation of Rule 1.15 of the D.C. Rules of Professional Conduct for the first time, clarifying an issue previously addressed in In re Mance. The opinion, issued less than three months after oral argument, is here.
August 13, 2024
Chief Judge Anita Josey-Herring swore in two new magistrate judges, Meti Abebe and David Richter, on August 12 inside her chambers at the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
