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You may print the complaint form to complete, sign and mail directly to ODC along with any relevant documents.
For FAQs related to the complaint process, click here.
Filing a complaint against an attorney is a serious matter. Do so only as a last resort when all efforts to work out the problem with your attorney have failed.
You may write your own statement in lieu of filling out a form. Your statement should clearly include your name, address, phone number, and the details of your complaint. Supporting documents, such as copies of a retainer agreement, proof of payment, correspondence between you and the attorney, the case name and number if a specific case is involved, and copies of documents filed in connection with the case, will be useful to our investigation.
Sign and date the complaint form or written statement, attach any relevant documents you have, and send it by email to [email protected], fax to 202-638-0862, or mail to:
Office of Disciplinary Counsel
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
515 5th Street NW
Building A, Suite 117
Washington, DC 20001
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Disciplinary Counsel may not publicly disclose that the complaint has been filed. The D.C. Rules of Professional Conduct requires the Disciplinary Counsel to treat complaints as confidential matters until the attorney has been served with a petition instituting formal charges or has agreed to be formally disciplined.
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- For Lawyers
- Board on Professional Responsibility
- Office of Disciplinary Counsel
- Disciplinary Decisions
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Attorney Discipline News
- Administrative Order 2020-8: Live Streams of Hearing Committee Proceedings
- Amendments to the Rules of the Board on Professional Responsibility
- Amendment to Reinstatement Questionnaire
- Administrative Order 2023-1: Return to In-Person Proceedings
- The Court of Appeals Makes Appointments to the Board on Professional Responsibility
- Amendments to the Rules of the Board on Professional Responsibility
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Office of Disciplinary Counsel
- District of Columbia Court of Appeals
- 515 5th Street, NW
- Building A, Suite 117, Washington, DC 20001
- Phone: 202-638-1501
- Fax: 202-638-0862
