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Have you met Anna in our Family Court Self-Help Center? Get to know her and our other caring staff members who are ready to assist with your family court matters. Learn more today: https://lnkd.in/ehd6MhnH

Are you a lawyer in #WashingtonDC who is looking to make a difference in the lives of Washingtonians? Come learn about our many pro bono opportunities, take different division tours and more: https://lnkd.in/eDXyvkUU Reach out today. Visit our YouTube page to hear about your peers’ experiences: tinyurl.com/2pdbuk4n

This holiday season, #DCCourts is celebrating the strength and courage of our latest Family Treatment Court graduates! Watch a recap of our event to highlight these committed parents below and learn more about the mission of FTC: https://lnkd.in/ejkHH7av

Do you know a passionate young person looking to gain experience? The DC Courts are pleased to announce the following exciting unpaid student internship opportunities: Family Court Operations Division To apply, search for announcement number: FAM-2026-0002 on USAJOBS or click the link: https://lnkd.in/eY4BpZCe Clerk of the Superior Court To apply, search for announcement number: COC-2026-0001 on USAJOBS or click the link: https://lnkd.in/eM_w7ySP Apply today and hear from former interns below! 👏

Tell a neighbor: Our Crime Victims Compensation Program provides financial assistance to innocent victims of violent crime and their families with crime-related expenses, like burial costs, medical and mental health expenses, lost wages and more. Watch this video walk-through to learn more about this #WashingtonDC service: https://lnkd.in/ekdMUEca

This Thanksgiving, we are thankful so many forever families are gathering today across our city who have experienced the love of adoption. Thinking of having more family members around the table next year? CALL: (202) 671-LOVE Watch: https://lnkd.in/ebEDqtxe ❤️

We are so proud of the hard work DC Child and Family Services Agency and our #DCCourts team have put in to helping these forever families come together! This year’s CFSA Adoption Day was an awesome opportunity to celebrate all of the lives touched by adoption in our community. Learn more about adoption in #WashingtonDC: https://lnkd.in/diEqByij CALL: (202) 671-LOVE | (202) 671-5683 Hear your neighbors’ stories about the adoption process: https://lnkd.in/gzTuBVz

Thank you to everyone who helped make DC Pro Bono Week 2025 a success! The DC Courts were well represented with judicial officers and court staff participating in several events. Feeling inspired? Our community needs lawyers like YOU! Learn about how you can get involved in pro bono in #WashingtonDC: https://lnkd.in/euqV2cma Find a recap of these exciting events below! ⬇️ On Oct. 16, Pro Bono Week was kicked off as Chief Judge Blackburne-Rigsby and Chief Judge Lee joined D.C. Bar President Sadina Montani at their Pro Bono Goes Local event to share how local lawyers in #WashingtonDC can help fill the gaps in access to justice for D.C. residents. - On Oct. 20, Judge Veronica Sanchez participated in a virtual panel as a part of Pro Bono Week called It Takes a Village: Highlighting the Value of Pro Bono Representation. The lively discussion focused on the need for pro bono representation in cases impacting families. - On Oct. 21, DC Court of Appeals Staff Counsel Abraham Sisson participated in a panel focused on pro bono in the criminal justice space. Panelists shared insights into the pressing legal needs in our community, the types of projects available, and how attorneys can get involved. - On Oct. 22, the city-wide Housing Right to Counsel Project hosted a special Pro Bono Week tour of the Landlord and Tenant Branch. Representatives from Legal Aid DC and Bread for the City led the group on the tour of the high-volume branch where representation is greatly needed. - On Oct. 23, Judge Laura Crane participated in a conversation marking Purple Thursday -- an annual #DomesticViolenceAwareness day. The conversation, organized by Volunteer Legal Advocates, focused on the impact of pro bono emergency legal services for domestic violence survivors. - The DC Courts were out in full force to support the 2025 DC Walk for Justice 5K. Chief Judge Milton Lee gaveled the start of the walk. The DC Courts had one of the largest teams, featuring judges, staff, and family members. The walk raised over $333K for civil legal aid in DC!

All DC Courts’ services are back up and running again after the 2025 government shutdown. Throughout this challenging time, the courts continued to carry out critical services and host impactful events ensuring #AccessToJustice. ICYMI: Learn more below 👇 October brought an inspiring Drug Court graduation ceremony in courtroom C-10, including a surprise appearance from DC Superior Court Chief Judge Milton Lee. The Chief thanked Judge Craig Iscoe for his tireless dedication to the Court and all of the lives he has touched ❤️ - DC Superior Court’s first annual Health and Wellness Fair was a raging success on October 8. Dozens of vendors filled the first floor of the Moultrie Courthouse, providing information AND resources to hundreds of our visitors throughout the day! - On October 19, Associate Judge Demeo presented at the 2025 Robert E. Wone Judicial Clerkship & Internship Conference. Judge Demeo was part of a panel focused on State Trial & Superior Courts, inspiring the next generation of potential DC Courts clerks and interns! - On October 21, the DC Courts hosted a special career panel for its law clerks. The panel brought together former clerks and others working in non-profit direct legal services and issue advocacy positions. - On October 27, Judge Edward O'Connell was sworn in as an Associate Judge to the DC Superior Court. He is assigned to the Civil Division and is anticipated to be hearing cases in December 2025. Learn more about our judges at DC Superior Court: https://lnkd.in/euSzVjKM - On October 29, Associate Judge Ross participated in a fireside chat at Ron Brown College Preparatory High School. The judge left the students thinking about how the court system needs them at all levels: court staff, lawyers, clerks, judges, and more. - Thank you to the many people who made these events possible. Stay tuned for a special recap of the October #ProBono month programming!