The DC Courts established the Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll in 2011, with support from the D.C. Access to Justice Commission and the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center. Since then, it has continued annually to recognize the contributions made by lawyers providing pro bono services to those who cannot afford counsel, as well as to disadvantaged small businesses and community-based nonprofits.
Lawyers who complete:
- 50+ hours of pro bono service are eligible for the Honor Roll
- 100+ hours are eligible for the High Honor Roll
2025 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll
For 2025, a record-breaking 6,052 attorneys reported performing 50 hours or more of pro bono legal work – with 57% of those attorneys reporting 100 or more pro bono hours, qualifying them for recognition on the High Honor Roll. This marks a significant increase in the number of enrollees from previous years. The 2025 honorees reflect a diverse cross-section of the legal community, representing more than 180 law firms, solo practices, government agencies, corporations, associations, nonprofit organizations, and academic institutions. Read the open letter from the Chief Judges to the 2025 honorees.
- 2025 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll and High Honor Roll, by name
- 2025 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll and High Honor Roll, by affiliation
Enrollment for the 2026 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll will open in January 2027.