The D.C. Court of Appeals is opening its Criminal Justice Act (CJA) attorney panel to new applicants, and for current applicants to indicate their interest to continue as panel members. The CJA panel is comprised of attorneys the Court of Appeals determines are qualified to represent indigent appellants in criminal appeals. Attorneys who are bilingual or have experience litigating appeals in complex felony cases and collateral matters are encouraged to apply. Application and writing sample are required. Learn more and get the application here: https://bit.ly/CJA2024 #AccessToJustice #Access2Justice #WashingtonDC
About us
The D.C. Courts are comprised of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, the Superior Court of the District of Columbia (DC Superior Court) and the Court System, which provides administrative support to both courts. The D.C. Courts are the third branch of the District of Columbia government. The mission of the DC Courts is: To protect rights and liberties, uphold and interpret the law, and resolve disputes peacefully, fairly and effectively in the District of Columbia. The DC Court of Appeals has nine judges, and several senior judges, and sits in panels of three to hear appeals from decisions of the DC Superior Court and District agencies. The DC Superior Court has 61 associate judges, 24 magistrate judges, a number of senior judges and a chief judge. Magistrate Judges are selected by the Superior Court's board of judges. Associate Judges are selected by the President of the United States from a list of three sent to the White House for each vacancy. The Senate holds hearings and then votes on confirmation. All judges live in the District of Columbia.
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http://www.dccourts.gov/
External link for DC Courts
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- Administration of Justice
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- 1,001-5,000 employees
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- 1970
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Washington, US
Employees at DC Courts
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Ron Berry
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Jodi Feldman
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Kaprice Gettemy-Chambers, MPA, SPHR, sHRBP
Senior HR Manager | Strategist | Program & Policy Developer Extraordinaire | Analyst | Change Agent | Lean Certified
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James Ellis
Goal-focused manager with a demonstrated track record of success in criminal justice, security, and defense.
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Today, #DCCourts held a successful Community Resource Fair for the public! Thanks to our many neighbors who attended 👋 Weren’t able to make it out today? Don’t worry! Find information for legal service providers here, as well as resources if you are representing yourself in Court: https://lnkd.in/eRkGmQD8 Court Navigators here: https://lnkd.in/ej_WMvcE And if you or a neighbor is facing eviction, resources are available: https://lnkd.in/e_eC2QvQ #DCCourts #AccessToJustice 💪 Council for Court Excellence D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center DC Office of the Tenant Advocate Tzedek DC Legal Aid DC
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The Crime Victims Compensation Program provides financial assistance and reimbursement to victims of crime and their families with crime-related expenses. Check out the resources and ways the program can assist you: https://lnkd.in/efHn7nG3
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DC Courts reposted this
Erin L. of the DC Courts Access to Justice Unit spoke to FOX 5 DC about the #probono legal services that are available to D.C. residents, including a sneak peak of the new D.C. Virtual Courts project, powered by YOUTOPIAN, that will be debuting this fall! This innovative new platform will help citizens know what to expect when they go to court and will demystify the process. See the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/e9FM3xhP
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WATCH: One-on-one with the Director of D.C.’s new Access to Justice Unit ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e9FM3xhP If you’re a lawyer in #WashingtonDC, get involved in #ProBono work today! Visit our website: https://lnkd.in/euqV2cma or contact Jodi.Feldman@dccsystem.gov to get any of your questions answered. Coming to court soon and looking for legal assistance? Start here, and find many resources including a host of legal service providers: https://lnkd.in/eRkGmQD8 🚨 🗣️ Spread the word! Council for Court Excellence D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center D.C. Bar Rising for Justice DC Refers DC Affordable Law Firm Legal Aid DC Bread for the City Christian Legal Aid of the District of Columbia Legal Counsel for the Elderly Break the Cycle DC Volunteer Lawyers Project Tzedek DC Ayuda
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#DCCourts is celebrating the appointment of Herbert Rouson as our Executive Officer after his recent swearing-in ceremony! Watch a recap and get to know Mr. Rouson: https://lnkd.in/eg4ExEFG Music credit: Harmony by Iksonmusic Hampton University American University Washington College of Law D.C. Bar Council for Court Excellence Washington Council Of Lawyers
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Thrilled to join DC Courts for the swearing in of Herbert Rouson, Jr., JD as the new Executive Officer for our courts. It’s clear from the heartfelt remarks today that he will be a thoughtful, innovative, and dedicated leader in his new role. Congratulations, Mr. Rouson!
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Thank you to Superior Court of the District of Columbia's Robert Hosea, Ph.D. and volunteer mediator Stephen Fennell for participating in the D.C. Bar Communities' latest episode of its Brief Encounters podcast! Learn more about how the Superior Court Multi-Door Dispute Resolution Division's civil mediation process can help the parties communicate with each other and expedite resolution of a litigation dispute, and how rewarding the experience can be for the volunteer mediators. Listen now ➡ https://lnkd.in/eXuZCwvv Learn more about Multi-Door here ➡ https://lnkd.in/e44m6Mwz
Brief Encounters
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#ICYMI - D.C. Court of Appeals CJA panel now open, closes August 9, 2024. Learn more 👇
The D.C. Court of Appeals is opening its Criminal Justice Act (CJA) attorney panel to new applicants, and for current applicants to indicate their interest to continue as panel members. The CJA panel is comprised of attorneys the Court of Appeals determines are qualified to represent indigent appellants in criminal appeals. Attorneys who are bilingual or have experience litigating appeals in complex felony cases and collateral matters are encouraged to apply. Application and writing sample are required. Learn more and get the application here: https://bit.ly/CJA2024 #AccessToJustice #Access2Justice #WashingtonDC
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DC Courts reposted this
A staggering number of people in Washington, D.C. civil cases represent themselves in court without an attorney. I recently spoke with Erin Larkin, the first director of the DC Courts' new Access to Justice Unit, about plans to better connect people with legal services and make court information more accessible. From Law360 Access to Justice.
DC Access To Justice Leader On Making Courts User-Friendly - Law360
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