District of Columbia Courts
Hours of Operation
Most court offices are open 8:30a.m.-5:00p.m. weekdays.
The Moultrie Courthouse is open 24 hours a day, seven days
a week. There is an after-hours filing box located in the
lobby for use, as necessary.
Location
The D.C. Courts are located in several buildings in the
District's historic Judiciary Square area. Please
see the particular office you need for its location. Our
main address is:
Moultrie Courthouse
500 Indiana Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001
Main Contact
Phone: (202) 879-1010
Chief Judge, D.C. Court of Appeals: Eric T. Washington
Chief Judge, Superior Court of D.C.: Lee F. Satterfield
Executive Officer: Anne B. Wicks
How the Courts are Organized
The District of Columbia Courts consist of the Court of Appeals
and the Superior Court. The highest court of the District
of Columbia, the D.C. Court of Appeals consists of nine Judges
led by Chief Judge Eric T. Washington. The Court of Appeals
reviews decisions of the Superior Court and the District of
Columbia's administrative agencies. The decisions of
the Court of Appeals are reviewable by the Supreme Court of
the United States. The Court of Appeals is also responsible
for admissions to the D.C. Bar, attorney discipline, and oversight
of the unauthorized practice of law.
The Superior Court of the District of Columbia handles all
local trial court matters, including civil, criminal, family
court, probate, tax, landlord and tenant, traffic, and other
functions. There are 62 trial judges and 25 magistrate judges,
led by Chief Judge Lee F. Satterfield.
The District of Columbia Courts are managed by the Executive
Officer, Anne B. Wicks.
Mission
The Mission of the District of Columbia Courts is to Protect
Rights and Liberties, Uphold and Interpret the Law, and Resolve
Disputes Peacefully, Fairly and Effectively in the Nation's
Capital.
Vision
Open to All, Trusted by All, Justice for All
General Information
The District of Columbia
Court of Appeals
| Chief Judge Eric T. Washington |
879-2770 |
| Clerk of Court Garland Pinkston, Jr. |
879-2725 |
| Information 6th Floor |
879-2700 |
| Bar Admissions 4200 |
879-2710 |
Superior Court of the
District of Columbia
| Chief Judge Lee F. Satterfield |
879-1600 |
| Clerk of Court Duane B. Delaney |
879-1400 |
Child
Care
Located in Room C-185. Open daily from 8:30a.m.-5:00p.m.
for children of jurors, witnesses, and other parties required
to appear in court. Children who are 2-12 years old and toilet-trained
are eligible to use this facility.
Telecommunications
Device for the Deaf
Public telephones
Located near the escalators on the C Street, JM,
and Indiana Avenue levels.
Elevators and restrooms
Located on each floor of the courthouse behind the
escalators.
Information
General information is available at the information
center in the Moultrie Courthouse lobby from 8:30 a.m.-
5:00 p.m. daily or by calling 879-1010.
Court Directory
Numbers to Know
The District of Columbia Courts are open to the public from
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Judiciary Square Complex includes
four buildings:
H. Carl Moultrie Courthouse, 500 Indiana Avenue, N.W.
Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W.
Building B, 510 4th Street, N.W.
Building D, Old Courthouse, 451 Indiana Avenue, N.W
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