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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% ID Check and 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
ECF Help Line (Civil): (202) 354-3190
ECF Help Line (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

Wed, 11/28/2018
News Release - Chief Judges Announce Adoption of Workplace Conduct Policies
Tue, 10/23/2018
Chief Judge Announces Essay Contest
Tue, 10/16/2018
Standing Order and Attachment: Disclosure of List of Docket Numbers For Certain Sealed Applications Filed by the Office of International Affairs of The Criminal Division of The U.S. Department of Justice From October 1, 2017 Through March 31, 2018 (BAH)
Tue, 10/02/2018
Standing Order Regarding Unsealing of Limited Docket Information for Sealed Application

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