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Honorable Beryl A. Howell, Chief Judge | Angela D. Caesar, Clerk of Court

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  • Mission Statement

    Our mission at the Clerk's Office is to fulfill the expectations of the public and the judiciary by providing exceptional service, while consistently upholding the administration of justice.

  • Hours of Operation

    Monday-Friday (except holidays)
    9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

    Electronic Case Filing (ECF) is available 24/7

  • Entry Requirements

    100% Screening
    Restricted Items Include: 
    • Liquids, Aerosols & Gels
    • Cell Phones & Electronic Devices
    • Weapons & Sharp Objects

  • John Marshall Park

    Neighboring the E. Barrett Prettyman Courthouse is John Marshall Park. The park was named in honor of John Marshall, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court from 1801-1835, who at one time resided at the park's location.

  • Employment Opportunities

    Browse our job listings here.

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Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

333 Constitution Avenue N.W.
Washington D.C. 20001
Room 1225

Clerk's Office (Main): (202) 354-3000
Civil: (202) 354-3190
Criminal: (202) 354-3060

Other Court Links

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court for D.C.
  • U.S. Probation Office for D.C.
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • Federal Public Defender for the District of Columbia
  • OSCAR
  • Other links

Announcements

Tue, 05/26/2020
Public Notice: Scam Calls
Mon, 04/27/2020
COVID-19 Standing Order 20-26: Face Coverings or Masks
Fri, 04/17/2020
93-452 Salazar v. The District of Columbia (TSC) Notice to Plaintiffs’ Class Re Motion for Fees
Fri, 04/17/2020
Public and Media Access to Court Proceedings during COVID-19 Emergency
Wed, 04/08/2020
COVID-19 Standing Order 20-20: Public and Media Access to Judicial Proceedings during COVID-19 Pandemic

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