That we should know the place as ours
August 8, 2020
This, for now, is our piece of earth. I clear away the brush and stack the wood in a pile near the shed and think: This is the possible we hold so briefly to.
Paying D.C. court costs, fees and fines during Covid-19 pandemic
August 3, 2020
With the D..C. Superior Court finance office now closed because of the Covid-19 pandemic, courts costs, fines and fees can now be paid online or by mail.
Can I represent myself at a CPO hearing in DC?
August 2, 2020
Yes. You have the right to represent yourself in a legal matter. In fact, although virtually all defendants in a criminal case will be represented by a lawyer, parties at most restraining order hearings are acting pro se; that is, they are representing themselves.
What should I bring with me to a CPO hearing in D.C.?
August 1, 2020
Although it is often helpful to have physical evidence to corroborate your version of events, the only thing you absolutely need to bring to a restraining order hearing in D.C. is yourself.
Obtaining a restraining order during the Covid-19 pandemic
July 31, 2020
With D.C. Superior Court now closed because of the Covid-19 pandemic, Civil Protection Orders (CPOs), Temporary Protection Orders (TPOs) and other forms of restraining orders must be obtained remotely.
Presenting your best self at a virtual hearing
July 25, 2020
I am nosy. I am also a snob. I am curious what people choose to display in the background behind them during virtual hearings.
An interloper on the SCTLA listserv
July 12, 2020
The judge issues the order on the very same day that I complain publicly on the SCTLA listserv. On a Saturday. After sitting on the motion for over 9 months.
Bianca Forde: The view from her side of the courtroom
July 9, 2020
The photograph depicts Bianca Forde sitting in a New York criminal courtroom. In this courtroom, however, she is sitting at the defense table. She is in casual clothes. And she is looking pretty unhappy.
My claim to fame
July 3, 2020
This website is my claim to fame at D.C. Superior Court. It is not my commanding courtroom presence or my oral advocacy skills. It is not even my good looks. It is this website.
On choosing a house. Or a lawyer.
June 23, 2020
Some clients will hire the first lawyer they reach by phone. Others will take more time. They interview multiple lawyers in person. They ask questions.
