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You can submit an anonymous survey reponse based on your recent OAH Customer Service and Hearing Room experiences at the Office of Administrative Hearings.

Starting a case

Learn how to file a Notice of Violation, Notice of Infraction or documents, or otherwise request a hearing based on the DC government agency.

Preparing for a Hearing

Once a case has been started, the Office of Administrative Hearings will mail you a Scheduling Order that sets the date and time of the hearing.

Filing documents

You may file documents with the Office of Administrative Hearings by e-mailing the documents, by coming in person to the office, by mail, or by facsimile.

Paying a fine

Follow OAH's instructions for paying a fine if you received a Notice of Violation, a Notice of Infraction or a Final Order from an administrative law judge imposing a fine.

Preparing for a Mediation

Before a hearing is scheduled, the judge in charge of the case may schedule a mediation session. In mediation, a specially-trained and objective mediator meets with the parties and assists them to state their positions and to explore options to resolve the case.

Featured Services

Find a Final Order

Beginning on September 1, 2017, OAH will upload Final Orders to the website.

Languages and Access

OAH provides reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities or language barriers.

Filing Documents

Review the ways to file documents with OAH, including our online form.

About OAH

OAH decides cases involving unemployment compensation, Medicaid and other public benefits, public space, rent control, professional and business licenses, and building, health and fire code violations, among others.

Resource Center

Our Resource Center is located at 441 Fourth Street, NW, Suite 450N.

Downloadable Forms

Our downloadable forms cover a number of standard situations for ease of filing.

Latest

Jun 10 2019

Office of Administrative Hearings Again Earns Perfect Score in Language Access Assessment

On May 29, 2019, the District of Columbia Language Access Program, a division within the District...

May 24 2019

Notice of Public Meeting: District of Columbia Commission on Selection and Tenure of Administrative Law Judges of OAH

View the agenda for June 5, 2019

Oct 24 2018

District of Columbia Office of Administrative Hearings adds a New Administrative Law Judge

The District of Columbia Commission on Selection and Tenure has appointed a new administrative law...

Jul 30 2018

Office of Administrative Hearings Earns Perfect Score In Language Access Assessment

On July 11, 2018, the District of Columbia Language Access Program, a division within the District...

Jul 11 2018

District of Columbia Office of Administrative Hearings adds three new Administrative Law Judges

The District of Columbia Commission on Selection and Tenure has appointed three new administrative...

Mar 8 2018

Recordings from March 1, 2018 C.O.S.T Meeting

Recordings from March 1, 2018 COST Meeting (Part 1 and Part 2) C.O.S.T Meeting - March 1, 2018...

Nov 15 2017

Public meeting of the D.C. Commission on Selection and Tenure of Administrative Law Judges (Part 1 and Part 2)

November 15, 2017 - Public meeting of the D.C. Commission on Selection and Tenure of Administrative...

Mar 20 2019

Meeting Minutes Advisory Committee to the District Of Columbia Office of Administrative Hearings

Mar 14 2019

Draft Meeting Agenda for March 20, 2019

View the meeting agenda.

Dec 13 2018

Notice of Meeting on December 14, 2018

OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ADVISORY COMMITTEE DRAFT PUBLIC NOTICE OF...

Aug 7 2018

Cost Meeting

Jul 30 2018

COST Meeting

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Office of Administrative Hearings

Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, except District holidays

Connect With Us
One Judiciary Square
441 4th Street, NW, Suite 450 North, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 442-9094
TTY: 711