
The Historical Society of the District of Columbia Circuit
The mission of the Society, founded in 1990, is to record, preserve, and publicize the life and history of the courts of the District of Columbia Circuit.
The Society is a tax-exempt organization that operates independently from the courts.
What’s New
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Our January 2026 newsletter includes new Oral Histories, a look back at the Annual Law Clerk’s Reunion, and more.
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Lacovara discusses his time at Columbia Law School , Watergate and more.
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Our October 2025 newsletter includes new Oral Histories, a call for assistance with a biography, and more.
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Childs discusses the history and unique nature of the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.
Judges of the D.C. Circuit Courts
Adkins, Jesse Corcoranadmin2024-08-29T12:52:15-04:00
Jesse Corcoran Adkins
Jesse Corcoran Adkins
District Court
1930 - 1955
Adkins, Jesse Corcoran
Ali, Amir Hatem MahdyCatherine Nugent2025-06-09T09:46:35-04:00
Amir Hatem Mahdy Ali
Amir Hatem Mahdy Ali
District Court
2024 - present
Ali, Amir Hatem Mahdy
AliKhan, Loren LinnCatherine Nugent2025-05-06T03:30:51-04:00
Loren Linn AliKhan
Loren Linn AliKhan
District Court
Court of Appeals
2023 - Present
AliKhan, Loren Linn
Alvey, Richard Henryadmin2024-08-29T13:00:04-04:00
Richard Henry Alvey
Richard Henry Alvey
Court of Appeals
1893 - 1905
Alvey, Richard Henry
Anderson, Thomas H.admin2024-08-29T13:11:11-04:00
Thomas H. Anderson
Thomas H. Anderson
District Court
1902 - 1916
Anderson, Thomas H.
Arnold, Thurman Wesleyadmin2024-08-29T13:19:40-04:00
Thurman Wesley Arnold
Thurman Wesley Arnold
Court of Appeals
1943-1945
Arnold, Thurman Wesley
Bailey, Thomas J.admin2024-08-29T13:25:11-04:00
Thomas J. Bailey
Thomas J. Bailey
District Court
1918 - 1963
Bailey, Thomas J.
Barnard, Job C.admin2024-08-29T13:30:19-04:00
Job C. Barnard
Job C. Barnard
District Court
1899 - 1914
Barnard, Job C.
Bastian, Walter M.admin2024-08-29T13:36:02-04:00
Walter M. Bastian
Walter M. Bastian
District Court
Court of Appeals
1950 - 1975
Bastian, Walter M.
Bates, John D.admin2025-06-04T10:02:43-04:00
John D. Bates
John D. Bates
District Court
2001 - present
Bates, John D.
Bazelon, David Ladmin2024-09-16T11:07:46-04:00
David L. Bazelon
David L. Bazelon
Court of Appeals
1949 - 1993
Bazelon, David L
Bingham, Edward F.admin2024-09-16T11:29:14-04:00
Edward F. Bingham
Edward F. Bingham
District Court
1887 - 1903
Bingham, Edward F.
Boasberg, James Emanueladmin2025-03-30T17:46:26-04:00
James Emanuel Boasberg
James Emanuel Boasberg
District Court
2011- present
Boasberg, James Emanuel
Bork, Robert Heronadmin2024-09-16T11:35:10-04:00
Robert Heron Bork
Robert Heron Bork
Court of Appeals
1981 - 1988
Bork, Robert Heron
Boudin, Michaeladmin2024-09-16T11:38:35-04:00
Michael Boudin
Michael Boudin
District Court
1990 - 1992
Boudin, Michael
Bradley, Andrew C.admin2024-09-16T11:43:14-04:00
Andrew C. Bradley
Andrew C. Bradley
District Court
1889 - 1902
Bradley, Andrew C.
Brown, Janice Rogersadmin2024-09-16T11:48:06-04:00
Janice Rogers Brown
Janice Rogers Brown
Court of Appeals
2005 - 2017
Brown, Janice Rogers
Bryant, William B.admin2024-09-16T11:50:42-04:00
William B. Bryant
William B. Bryant
District Court
1965 -2005
Bryant, William B.
Buckley, James Laneadmin2025-06-09T09:59:05-04:00
James Lane Buckley
James Lane Buckley
Court of Appeals
1985 - 2023
Buckley, James Lane
Burger, Warren Earladmin2024-09-16T11:57:37-04:00
Warren Earl Burger
Warren Earl Burger
Court of Appeals
1956 - 1969
Burger, Warren Earl
Cartter, David. Kadmin2024-09-16T12:00:18-04:00
David K. Cartter
David K. Cartter
District Court
1863 - 1887
Cartter, David. K
Childs, J. MichelleCatherine Nugent2025-09-30T10:45:34-04:00
J. Michelle Childs
J. Michelle Childs
Court of Appeals
2022 - Present
Childs, J. Michelle
Chutkan, Tanya Sueadmin2024-12-05T21:17:15-05:00
Tanya Sue Chutkan
Tanya Sue Chutkan
District Court
2014 - present
Chutkan, Tanya Sue
Clabaugh, Harry M.admin2024-09-16T12:19:52-04:00
Harry M. Clabaugh
Harry M. Clabaugh
District Court
1899 - 1914
Clabaugh, Harry M.
Clark, Bennett Champadmin2024-09-16T12:25:21-04:00
Bennett Champ Clark



