Bureau of Justice Statistics

Washington, D.C. s Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is structured much like a private law firm, with sections devoted to specific legal specialties. It consists of nine major divisions: appellate, child support enforcement, civil litigation, commercial, family services, legal counsel, immediate office, public safety and support services. These divisions represent the District of Columbia in the D.C. Superior Court, United States District Court, the D.C. Court of Appeals, U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court. The OAG has approximately 240 attorneys as well as 230 legal assistants, secretaries, investigators and other professional staff. The OAG is under the direction of the mayor s office.

The Montgomery County District Courthouse-Silver Spring, located in Silver Spring, MD, is part of the District Court of Maryland. It serves as a venue for various legal proceedings, including landlord-tenant cases, traffic violations, misdemeanors, certain felonies, and civil cases up to $30,000. The courthouse does not conduct jury trials and is under the administration of Hon. Sherri Koch as the Administrative Judge. With its address at 8552 Second Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, the courthouse is easily accessible via I-495 and public transportation options such as bus routes and the MARC Train Brunswick Line. The facility strictly prohibits food and drink inside, and special accommodations can be arranged for individuals with specific needs. The Maryland Judiciary has returned to normal operations as of April 4, 2022, following the phased COVID-19 resumption plan.Generated from the website