Sorry, you need to enable JavaScript to visit this website.

oah

Office of Administrative Hearings

Effective August 13, 2026, OAH no longer has jurisdiction to conduct hearings for Notices of Infraction issued by the Department of For Hire Vehicles (DFHV). Jurisdiction to conduct these hearings has been transferred to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). See DFHV Hearings for more information..

OAH Top Banner - Block D

Welcome to the D.C.
Office of Administrative Hearings

OAH is D.C.’s centralized administrative court,
providing fair and impartial trial-level hearings
for disputes involving specialized areas of law.

Upcoming Events

There are no events at this time.

View Past Events >

OAH Modified Operating Schedule

Date Released: 

OAH is open on a modified operating schedule at least until June 8th and all employees still are teleworking. This requires that the agency prepare for and conduct REMOTE prioritized hearings for Public Benefits or Unemployment Insurance applicants/recipients where benefits have been denied or cut. These hearings recommenced the week of March 30, 2020.

District of Columbia Commission on Selection and Tenure of Administrative Law Judges of the Office of Administrative Hearings - Notice of Public Meeting

Date Released: 

In accordance with D.C. Code § 2-576(1), the District of Columbia Commission on Selection and Tenure of Administrative Law Judges of the Office of Administrative Hearings (Commission) hereby gives notice that it will meet to interview candidates for vacant administrative law judge positions. These interviews will be closed the public pursuant to D.C. Code § 2-575(b)(10) as they involve confidential personnel matters. The interviews will be conducted on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Subscribe to