Legal Aid & Resources in District of Columbia
Free legal services, court system information, and attorney verification for District of Columbia residents.
District of Columbia Legal Aid & Pro Bono
Free and low-cost legal services available to District of Columbia residents.
DC's oldest and largest civil legal services organization since 1932 — free representation in housing, family, public benefits, and consumer cases.
Neighborhood Legal Services Program (NLSP)Free legal information, advice, and representation to low-income DC residents in housing, family, domestic violence, and public benefits matters.
D.C. Bar Pro Bono CenterLargest provider of pro bono legal help in DC — clinics, resource centers, and volunteer attorneys serving 20,000+ individuals annually.
Bread for the City — Legal ClinicFree legal advice and representation for low-income DC residents in housing, immigration, family law, and public benefits.
LawHelp.org/DCStatewide legal information portal with self-help guides, referrals, and a search tool to match you with free legal programs in DC.
District of Columbia Court System
Courts, e-filing portals, and procedural rules for District of Columbia.
Courts
Official portal for DC courts — Superior Court (trial) and Court of Appeals (highest court), established by Congress in 1970.
DC Superior CourtTrial court of general jurisdiction handling civil, criminal, family, probate, tax, landlord-tenant, small claims, and traffic cases.
DC Court of AppealsHighest court for the District of Columbia — equivalent to a state supreme court, with final authority on DC law questions.
E-Filing
Electronic filing system for DC Superior Court — civil, landlord-tenant, small claims, probate, and tax division cases.
DC Court of Appeals E-FilingElectronic filing and real-time docket access for the DC Court of Appeals — free of charge for attorneys and self-represented litigants.
Rules & Procedures
Complete rules of civil procedure, criminal procedure, family court, and administrative orders for DC Superior Court.
DC Court of Appeals RulesAppellate procedure rules and administrative orders promulgated by the DC Court of Appeals.
Civil Filing FeesCurrent filing fees for civil, family, probate, tax, and landlord-tenant cases in DC Superior Court.
Verify a District of Columbia Attorney
Confirm license status, check disciplinary history, and find regulatory resources.
Verify any DC-licensed attorney's bar status, membership standing, and contact information through the official directory.
Office of Disciplinary CounselInvestigates and prosecutes attorney misconduct complaints under the DC Court of Appeals. File a written complaint or check disciplinary decisions.
District of Columbia BarMandatory bar association for DC-licensed attorneys — admissions, licensing, discipline, CLE, and public legal resources.
Committee on AdmissionsReviews all applications for admission to the DC Bar, administers the bar exam, and conducts character and fitness investigations.
MyDCLawyer — Lawyer Referral ServiceAI-powered lawyer referral service matching individuals with DC Bar members by practice area — free, confidential, and no marketing.