Judge Judith Bartnoff: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Department Chambers 6530, Courtroom 112

Appointed By: Gov. William J. Clinton

Biography

The Hon. Judith Bartnoff (Ret.) is a senior associate judge for the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. Bartnoff was nominated to the bench by former President Bill Clinton on January 28, 1994, filling a seat vacated by the Hon. Eric Holder. Her nomination was confirmed by the United States Senate on July 15, 1994. Bartnoff assumed senior status on September 13, 2019.

Prior to her appointment, Bartnoff was a partner at Batton Boggs. During her tenure there, she specialized in civil litigation, including cases involving housing, administrative law, government contracts, Indian law, and small business matters. She also held assignments as an associate independent counsel in the Clinton passport investigation (1993 to 1994).

Bartnoff earned a bachelor’s degree in history and English literature from Radcliffe College in 1971. She then completed a J.D. at Columbia Law School (1974) and an LL.M. at Georgetown University Law Center (1975).

After graduating from law school, Bartnoff began her legal career as a staff attorney with the Council for Public Interest Law. She served in that capacity until 1977, at which time she joined the United States Department of Justice. Bartnoff spent the next three years as an associate deputy attorney general, eventually leaving to become an assistant United States attorney in the Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia.

Her memberships have included the Judicial Conference of the District of Columbia Circuit and the American Bar Foundation. She has also been involved with the District of Columbia Child Support Guideline Commission.

She is a recipient of the President’s Award from the Benjamin Banneker Development Corporation.

Raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Bartnoff attended Taylor Allderdice High School.

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BDP 01 LLC v. Alexander Mallory

On April 26, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Judith Bartnoff presiding.

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Apr 26, 2025

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Clifton Terrace L.P. Wardman Court Apartments v. William Alvarez et al.

On April 21, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Judith Bartnoff presiding.

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Apr 21, 2025

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BDC Park Lee LLC v. Mahadi Bature

On April 18, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Judith Bartnoff presiding.

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Apr 18, 2025

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VER Preservation Partners LLC v. Wilbert McNeal

On April 7, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Judith Bartnoff presiding.

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Apr 07, 2025

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Enterprise Community Development, Inc. v. Darnesha Jolly

On April 3, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Judith Bartnoff presiding.

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Apr 03, 2025

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William C. Smith & Co. v. Lorenzo Chase

On March 31, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Judith Bartnoff presiding.

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Mar 31, 2025

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Jemals Hecht Tower Original LLC v. YVETTE ALEXANDER

On March 28, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Judith Bartnoff presiding.

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Mar 28, 2025

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Station Townhouses LLC v. Joshuah Marshall

On March 21, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Judith Bartnoff presiding.

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Mar 21, 2025

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Ainger Place Associates, LLC v. Tyrasha Johnson

On March 21, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Judith Bartnoff presiding.

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Mar 21, 2025

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10/30/2025 Closed

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3984 Penn LLC v. Deona Brown et al.

On March 21, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Judith Bartnoff presiding.

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Mar 21, 2025

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Kenilworth Avenue Apartments LLC v. Hope King

On March 18, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Judith Bartnoff presiding.

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Mar 18, 2025

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05/15/2025 Closed

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UIP Companies TA Coda on H v. SARITA DAVIS

On March 5, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Judith Bartnoff presiding.

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Mar 05, 2025

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Wesley Brookland, LLC v. Sima Hill

On February 25, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Judith Bartnoff presiding.

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Feb 25, 2025

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Default Judgment

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Horning Management Company, LLC Carver Hall Apartments v. Charmecca Turner El

On February 21, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Judith Bartnoff presiding.

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Feb 21, 2025

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COLUMBUS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT, INC. v. Asia Moore

On February 13, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Judith Bartnoff presiding.

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Feb 13, 2025

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09/09/2025 Closed

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The Barac Co. v. Paulina Flores

On January 13, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Judith Bartnoff presiding.

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Jan 13, 2025

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09/08/2025 Closed

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The Barac Co. v. Cameron Butler

On January 13, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Judith Bartnoff presiding.

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Jan 13, 2025

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09/08/2025 Closed

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William C. Smith & Co. Shipley Park Apartments v. Dejohn Daniel

On January 7, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Judith Bartnoff presiding.

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Jan 07, 2025

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UDR, Inc. v. ANDREW ADIGHIBE

On January 6, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Judith Bartnoff presiding.

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Jan 06, 2025

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05/16/2025 Closed

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District of Columbia v. ($6,289.00) in US Currency

On November 7, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Judith Bartnoff presiding.

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Nov 07, 2022

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02/10/2023 Closed

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District of Columbia v. Two Thousand Three Hundred and Seventy-Six Dollars ($2,376.00) U.S. Currency

On November 7, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Judith Bartnoff presiding.

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Nov 07, 2022

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Mary Gardner v. Crystal M. Wilson

On October 27, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Judith Bartnoff presiding.

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Oct 27, 2022

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Want of Prosecution

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About

Judith Bartnoff
Current Appointment Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Department Chambers 6530, Courtroom 112	Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Department Chambers 6530, Courtroom 112
Education LL.M., Georgetown University Law Center - 1975 J.D., Columbia Law School - 1974 Bachelor's degree, Radcliffe College - 1971	LL.M., Georgetown University Law Center - 1975 J.D., Columbia Law School - 1974 Bachelor's degree, Radcliffe College - 1971

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Current Court:	DC - Superior Court of the District of Columbia
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Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Senior Associate Judge	Superior Court of the District of Columbia	Washington, D.C.
Associate Judge	Superior Court of the District of Columbia	Washington, D.C.
Partner	Patton Boggs	Washington, D.C.
Assistant United States Attorney	Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia	Washington, D.C.
Associate Deputy Attorney General	United States Department of Justice	Washington, D.C.
Staff Attonrey	Council for Public Interest Law	Washington, D.C.