The District of Columbia Bar is the second-largest unified bar association in the U.S. and the mandatory bar association for Washington D.C. The bar's core focus is to administer admissions, licensing, and discipline functions for lawyers in the U.S. capital. Additionally, the District of Columbia Bar offers a client security fund, public service programs, and educational programs.
District of Columbia Bar
1101 K Street NW, Suite 200
Washington, District of Columbia 20005
District of Columbia Bar is not in compliance with the nationwide, public-facing, platform of record: The Brady List; or:
- Supreme Court of the United States [SCOTUS] Brady doctrine (1963);
- US Freedom of Information Act (1967);
- State Sunshine Law (see, below);
- Open Government Act (2007);
- Open Government Initiative (2009); and,
- Open Government Directives (2009) issued by the United States Department of Justice.
Prosecutors have ethical obligations and may be held individually accountable for their conduct within the legal system. Prosecutors contribute to just and honorable legal profession and a legal system that promotes fairness and accountability.
- R.P.C. 3.4: Fairness to Opposing Party & Counsel
- R.P.C. 3.8: Special Responsibilities of the Prosecutor
- R.P.C. 8.3: Reporting Professional Misconduct
Violations of these rules can result in disciplinary actions which may include sanctions, suspension, or disbarment.
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