Judge Erik P. Christian: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Department Chambers 6430, Courtroom 217

Appointed By: Pres. George W. Bush

Biography

The Hon. Erik P. Christian is an associate judge for the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. He was nominated for his first term on the bench by former President George W. Bush in 2001 and reappointed for his second term by former President Barack Obama in 2016. Christian was confirmed by the United States Senate on May 24, 2001.

He has served as Deputy Presiding and Judge Presiding Judge (2015 to 2016) of the Probate and Tax Divisions. Christian has also held assignments in the Civil Division, Criminal Division, Family Court, the Domestic Violence Unit, and the District of Columbia Traffic Trial Branch.

Prior to his nomination, he was legal counsel to the Mayor’s Office. In that capacity, Christian reinstated the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council and worked in conjunction with the Council for Court Excellence. Before his position there, he oversaw the Metropolitan Police Department, the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department, the Department of Corrections, the Medical Examiner’s Office, the Emergency Management Agency, and the Office of Justice Grants Management as Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice, a position to which he was appointed in 1999.

Christian joined the Mayor’s Office after working as an assistant United States attorney for the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia (1989 to 1995) and First Assistant United States Attorney in the United States Virgin Islands (1995 to 1999).

He began his legal career as a civil attorney at Webster & Fredrickson before becoming a law clerk to the Hon. Annice Wagner with the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.

He received a B.A. in English and political science from Howard University in 1982. Christian then completed a J.D. at Georgetown Law School in 1986.

He is an active member of the Washington Bar Association, having been inducted into its Hall of Fame membership in 2015.

Christian served as chairman of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals Committee on the Unauthorized Practice of Law and has sat as a member of the Superior Court Rules Committee, the Probate and Fiduciary Rules Advisory and Education Committees, the Probate and Fiduciary Panel Implementation Committee, the Tax Rules Advisory Committee, the Criminal Rules Advisory Committee, the Criminal Justice Act Panel Implementation Committee, the Superior Court Jury Management Committee, the Court Security Committee, the Buildings and Grounds Committee, the Art Trust Fund Committee, and the Court Interpreters Committee.

He has also taught Trial Advocacy as an adjunct professor at American University, Washington College of Law, and Civil and Criminal Trial Advocacy at Howard University School of Law.

Christian, a native of Washington, D.C., attended Archbishop John Carroll High School.

Recent Cases by Hon. Erik P. Christian

In Re: Denise A. Barfield

On December 31, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Erik P. Christian presiding.

1 File

Filed

Dec 31, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Erik P. Christian 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Erik P. Christian

Court

Superior

County

District Of Columbia, DC

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 01, 2026

In Re: Willie Moses Green

On December 30, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Erik P. Christian presiding.

1 File

Filed

Dec 30, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Erik P. Christian 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Erik P. Christian

Court

Superior

County

District Of Columbia, DC

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 31, 2025

In Re: Larry D Holmes

On December 30, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Erik P. Christian presiding.

4 Files

Filed

Dec 30, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Erik P. Christian 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Erik P. Christian

Court

Superior

County

District Of Columbia, DC

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 10, 2026

In Re: Joseph Earl Tinker

On December 22, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Erik P. Christian presiding.

1 File

Filed

Dec 22, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Erik P. Christian 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Erik P. Christian

Court

Superior

County

District Of Columbia, DC

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 23, 2025

In Re: Ignacio Armando Macias, SR

On December 19, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Erik P. Christian presiding.

1 File

Filed

Dec 19, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Erik P. Christian 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Erik P. Christian

Court

Superior

County

District Of Columbia, DC

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 20, 2025

In Re: Michelle Anntoinette Bundy

On December 18, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Erik P. Christian presiding.

1 File

Filed

Dec 18, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Erik P. Christian 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Erik P. Christian

Court

Superior

County

District Of Columbia, DC

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 19, 2025

In Re: Roamus Harrison

On December 12, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Erik P. Christian presiding.

Filed

Dec 12, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Erik P. Christian 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Erik P. Christian

Court

Superior

County

District Of Columbia, DC

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 13, 2025

In Re: Evelyn C Young

On December 12, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Erik P. Christian presiding.

1 File

Filed

Dec 12, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Erik P. Christian 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Erik P. Christian

Court

Superior

County

District Of Columbia, DC

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 13, 2025

2025-SEB-000479

On December 10, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Erik P. Christian presiding.

Filed

Dec 10, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Erik P. Christian 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Erik P. Christian

Court

Superior

County

District Of Columbia, DC

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 11, 2025

In Re: William E Brown

On December 5, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Erik P. Christian presiding.

2 Files

Filed

Dec 05, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Erik P. Christian 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Erik P. Christian

Court

Superior

County

District Of Columbia, DC

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 06, 2025

In Re: Deborah Elizabeth Rogers

On December 5, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Erik P. Christian presiding.

1 File

Filed

Dec 05, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Erik P. Christian 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Erik P. Christian

Court

Superior

County

District Of Columbia, DC

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 06, 2025

In Re: Jose R Mejia

On December 3, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Erik P. Christian presiding.

1 File

Filed

Dec 03, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Erik P. Christian 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Erik P. Christian

Court

Superior

County

District Of Columbia, DC

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 04, 2025

In Re: Aaron Tan

On November 28, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Erik P. Christian presiding.

2 Files

Filed

Nov 28, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Erik P. Christian 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Erik P. Christian

Court

Superior

County

District Of Columbia, DC

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 29, 2025

In Re: John D McMillan

On November 25, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Erik P. Christian presiding.

1 File

Filed

Nov 25, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Erik P. Christian 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Erik P. Christian

Court

Superior

County

District Of Columbia, DC

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 26, 2025

In Re: Eddie Demery

On November 25, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Erik P. Christian presiding.

1 File

Filed

Nov 25, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Erik P. Christian 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Erik P. Christian

Court

Superior

County

District Of Columbia, DC

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 26, 2025

In Re: Trina Badgett

On November 24, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Erik P. Christian presiding.

Filed

Nov 24, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Erik P. Christian 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Erik P. Christian

Court

Superior

County

District Of Columbia, DC

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 24, 2025

In Re: Letha A Vinson

On November 24, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Erik P. Christian presiding.

Filed

Nov 24, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Erik P. Christian 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Erik P. Christian

Court

Superior

County

District Of Columbia, DC

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 24, 2025

In Re: Mona G Jones

On November 17, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Erik P. Christian presiding.

2 Files

Filed

Nov 17, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Erik P. Christian 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Erik P. Christian

Court

Superior

County

District Of Columbia, DC

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 11, 2025

In Re: John H Hatcher

On November 17, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Erik P. Christian presiding.

2 Files

Filed

Nov 17, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Erik P. Christian 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Erik P. Christian

Court

Superior

County

District Of Columbia, DC

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 11, 2025

In Re: Michael M Zoll

On October 23, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Erik P. Christian presiding.

3 Files

Filed

Oct 23, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Erik P. Christian 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Erik P. Christian

Court

Superior

County

District Of Columbia, DC

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 11, 2025

In Re: Joyce Sparrow

On October 23, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Erik P. Christian presiding.

4 Files

Filed

Oct 23, 2025

Status

12/08/2025 Closed

Judge

Hon. Erik P. Christian 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Erik P. Christian

Court

Superior

County

District Of Columbia, DC

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 11, 2025

In Re: James S Hartsoe

On October 10, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Erik P. Christian presiding.

4 Files

Filed

Oct 10, 2025

Status

12/09/2025 Closed

Judge

Hon. Erik P. Christian 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Erik P. Christian

Court

Superior

County

District Of Columbia, DC

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 11, 2025

In Re: Elvin S Jackson

On October 3, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Erik P. Christian presiding.

2 Files

Filed

Oct 03, 2025

Status

10/17/2025 Closed

Judge

Hon. Erik P. Christian 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Erik P. Christian

Court

Superior

County

District Of Columbia, DC

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 11, 2025

In Re: Jerry Watts

On October 1, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Erik P. Christian presiding.

2 Files

Filed

Oct 01, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Erik P. Christian 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Erik P. Christian

Court

Superior

County

District Of Columbia, DC

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 11, 2025

About

Erik P. Christian
Current Appointment Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Department Chambers 6430, Courtroom 217	Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Department Chambers 6430, Courtroom 217
Education J.D., Georgetown Law School - 1986 B.A., Howard University - 1982	J.D., Georgetown Law School - 1986 B.A., Howard University - 1982

Documents related to Erik P. Christian

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	DC - Superior Court of the District of Columbia
Clerk phone:	+1 (202) 879-1760

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Associate Judge	Superior Court of the District of Columbia	Washington, D.C.
Civil Attorney	Webster & Fredrickson	None
Law Clerk	Superior Court of the District of Columbia with the Hon. Annice Wagner	Washington, D.C.
Assistant United States Attorney	United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia	Washington, D.C.
First Assistant United States Attorney	United States Attorney's Office for the District of Virgin Islands	None
Deputy Mayor	Office of Public Safety and Justice	Washington, D.C.
Legal Counsel	Office of the Mayor	Washington, D.C.