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Do you have questions about the judicial application process?
JNC’s Executive Director will hold open conference calls on the dates/times below to explain and answer questions about the judicial application process. Please dial (518) 318-7539 to ask any questions you may have about the process. You do not need to register or RSVP.
Open Judicial Vacancy Process Conference Call Schedule:
- Friday, November 14 at 12:30 p.m.
- Monday, November 24 at 12:30 p.m.
- Monday, December 1 at 4:30 p.m.
- Monday, December 8 at 12:30 p.m.
- Monday, December 15 at 4:30 p.m.
- Monday, December 22 at 12:30 p.m.
- Monday, January 5 at 4:30 p.m.
Current Judicial Vacancies:
DC Superior Court, Hon. Craig S. Iscoe
Application Due: November 18, 2025
Public Comments Due: January 6, 2026
Letters of Support Due: January 6, 2026
DC Superior Court, Hon. Kimberley S. Knowles
Application Due: November 18, 2025
Public Comments Due: January 6, 2026
Letters of Support Due: January 6, 2026
DC Court of Appeals, Hon. Kathryn A. Oberly
Application Due: January 15, 2026
Public Comments Due: March 6, 2026
Letters of Support Due: March 6, 2026
DC Court of Appeals, Hon. Lauren S. AliKhan
Application Due: January 15, 2026
Public Comments Due: March 6, 2026
Letters of Support Due: March 6, 2026

