May 1: DC Courts Open House

The D.C. Courts are holding an Open House.

When: May 1, 2009, Law Day; 10 am to 4 pm
Where: Moultrie Courthouse; 500 Indiana Avenue NW

Parking very limited in area, metrorail (Judiciary Square) or metrobus suggested.

There will be programs for D.C. residents of all ages, including an information fair and a job fair, panel discussions with the chief judges and presiding judges of the divisions, hearings and trials to be observed, educational sessions for adults and mock trials for elementary and high school students, and information provided by courthouse clinics that serve those without an attorney.

There will be several sessions including ones of interest to seniors:

· “I’m Not Rich, Why Do I Need a Will?” 10:00 -11:00 a.m. and 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
· Family Concerns for Seniors (child support, child custody, and elder abuse) 11:00 a.m. – 12 noon
· Judges’ Panel – judges from all divisions will be taking questions 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m.
· Pro Bono clinics from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
· Stay on the Right Side of the Law – observe local third grade students learn about the DC Courts and conduct a mock trial of The Three Little Pigs – 10:00 a.m. – 12 noon and 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Please call 202- 879-1700 for more information.