DC Courts
Heidi Hartz has extensive experience in social work and advocacy, currently serving as a Guardianship Assistance Program Intern at DC Superior Court since September 2014, focusing on the protection of vulnerable individuals under guardianships. Previous roles include serving as a Volunteer with CASA of Baltimore, advocating for at-risk children, and as a Case Manager/Voc Rehab Specialist at Johns Hopkins Hospital, providing Assertive Community Treatment. Heidi also has experience as a Mental Health Case Worker at Advocate Support Services, managing a client caseload, and facilitating a Substance Abuse group. Early career roles include teaching positions at Town and County School and Big Sky Preschool, alongside service roles in hospitality and community support programs. Heidi holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland Baltimore and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Montana, as well as a Master's degree in Legal Studies from the University of Baltimore.
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DC Courts
The D.C. Courts are comprised of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals (akin to a state supreme court), the Superior Court of the District of Columbia (DC Superior Court) and the Court System, which provides administrative support to both courts. The D.C. Courts are the third branch of the District of Columbia government. The mission of the DC Courts is: To protect rights and liberties, uphold and interpret the law, and resolve disputes peacefully, fairly and effectively in the District of Columbia. The DC Court of Appeals has nine judges, and several senior judges, and sits in panels of three to hear appeals from decisions of the DC Superior Court and District agencies. The DC Superior Court has 61 associate judges, 24 magistrate judges, a number of senior judges and a chief judge. Magistrate Judges are selected by the Superior Court's board of judges. Associate Judges are selected by the President of the United States from a list of three sent to the White House for each vacancy. The Senate holds hearings and then votes on confirmation. All DC judges live in the District of Columbia.