"Yes, a judge’s decision may be appealed by filing a “Notice of Appeal.” A Notice of Appeal can be filed in person at DC Superior Court, Criminal Information, Room 4001 or by mail: DC Superior Court, 500 Indiana Ave, NW, Criminal Division, Room 4001, Washington, DC 20001. The filing fee is one hundred dollars ($100). If you cannot afford the filing fee, you may ask the Court to waive the filing fee by filing a “Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis.” (link to forms) You may also file a motion to have a magistrate judge’s order or judgment reviewed by a Superior Court Judge. See DC Code §11-1732. "