Additional Civil Resources

Last Updated : 02/12/2026

Overview

This page has more information on Civil Cases.

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Civil Filing Fees

Find out how much it costs to file a case

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Judicial Orders for Civil Cases

Read official orders from the court

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Jury Verdicts

View results of past civil jury trials

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Alternative Service

See notices for alternative service

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Mediation in Civil Cases

Mediation is a way to work out a solution without having a judge decide.
Civil Mediation
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Landlord and Tenant Mediation
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Medical Malpractice Mediation
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Small Claims Mediation
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Civil Division

Leadership
Presiding Judge
Hon. Shana Frost Matini
Deputy Presiding Judge
Hon. Yvonne M. Williams
Director
Lynn Magee
Deputy Director
Thomasine Marshall
Location
Civil Actions
Moultrie Courthouse
500 Indiana Avenue NW, Room 5000
Washington
,
D.C.
20001
Landlord and Tenant
Court Building B
510 4th Street NW, Room 110
Washington
,
D.C.
20001
Small Claims
Court Building B
510 4th Street NW, Room 120
Washington
,
D.C.
20001
Hours of Operation
Monday - Tuesday: 08:30 am-05:00 pm
Wednesday: 06:30 pm-08:30 pm (Only Small Claims and Landlord & Tenant)
Thursday - Friday: 08:30 am-05:00 pm
Saturday: 09:00 am-12:00 pm All branches operate in the Moultrie Courthouse, Room 5000.
Sunday: Closed
Filings can be made in the after-hours filing box in the lobby of the Moultrie Courthouse for Civil Actions cases.
Contact Info
Civil Actions Branch
phone
202-879-1133
Landlord and Tenant Branch
phone
202-879-4879
Small Claims Branch
phone
202-879-1120
Courtroom Support Branch
phone
202-879-1148