Court & resources · D.C. Superior Court
D.C. Superior Court
D.C. Superior Court at 500 Indiana Avenue NW is the only court Jamison Koehler practices in. This page explains what happens at each stage of a criminal case there, who prosecutes, and where to find the court's own resources. If you have a court date coming, call today.
| Address | 500 Indiana Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. |
|---|---|
| Criminal case stages | Arraignment, initial status hearing (three to four weeks later), trial |
| Protection order filings | Domestic Violence Intake Center, Fourth Floor, or online |
| Prosecutors | U.S. Attorney's Office; Office of the Attorney General for traffic, juvenile and municipal code matters |
| Appeals | D.C. Court of Appeals |
| Reach him | 202-549-2374 |
What happens at the first court dates in a D.C. criminal case?
A D.C. criminal case typically begins with an arraignment, where the charges are read, a plea is entered, the right to counsel is addressed and initial discovery is provided. An initial status hearing follows three or four weeks later, where the defense and the prosecutor discuss the case and set a trial date or a non-trial disposition. Trial comes after that.
Jamison Koehler focuses his practice exclusively on D.C. Superior Court. That focus lets him understand local practice and the applicable law, work with the same judges, prosecutors, probation officers and court staff every week, and offer a serious defense at reasonable rates.
Who prosecutes cases in D.C. Superior Court?
Because of D.C.'s status as a federal district, two bodies prosecute in the city. The Office of the Attorney General handles traffic matters, juvenile offenses and violations of the D.C. municipal code. All other offenses are handled by the U.S. Attorney's Office, which is a federal entity
Will my case be heard by a jury or a judge?
A defendant charged with an offense punishable by six months or more is eligible for a jury trial. All other cases are tried before a judge, who serves as both finder of fact and finder of law.
Where are civil protection orders and anti-stalking orders filed?
A petition for a civil protection order is filed at the Domestic Violence Intake Center on the Fourth Floor of D.C. Superior Court, 500 Indiana Avenue NW, or remotely through an online petition. A petitioner asking for immediate protection under a temporary protection order can appear before a judge the same day. See Civil Protection Orders and Anti-Stalking Orders.
What resources does Koehler Law keep for D.C. Superior Court?
- D.C. Superior Court: contacts, courtroom telephone numbers, directory of law clerks, judicial assignments for the criminal division, forms, and the login for WebEx and remote hearings
- Criminal appeals, sentencing, maximum penalties for criminal offenses, and diversion programs for first-time offenders
- Criminal charges and security clearance
- D.C. rules of evidence
- Sealing and expungement of criminal records
- U.S. Attorney's Office: contact information and the Certification of Identity for No Paper form
- Office of the Attorney General: organization chart
- D.C. Jail: contact information, Department of Corrections organization chart, medical records release form, and the request for a legal visit form
- Metropolitan Police Department: telephone numbers and addresses, the list of hit-and-run investigators, how to obtain your police report, and how to obtain a copy of your criminal record
- D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles: Appearance of Counsel and Consent by Client form
Questions people ask
Frequently asked questions.
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