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Andrea Hertzfeld
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2019 - Present
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Andrea L. Hertzfeld is an associate judge on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. On May 6, 2019, President Donald Trump (R) nominated Hertzfeld to serve a 15-year term on this court. The U.S. Senate confirmed Hertzfeld on November 21, 2019, by voice vote.[1]
The Superior Court of the District of Columbia is a trial court of general jurisdiction in Washington, D.C. To learn more about the court, click here.
Hertzfeld was a senior assistant United States attorney in the U.S. Attorney's Office in Washington, D.C.
Judicial nominations and appointments
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
- See also: Federal judges nominated by Donald Trump
On May 6, 2019, President Donald Trump (R) nominated Hertzfeld to serve a 15-year term as an associate judge on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.[2] The U.S. Senate confirmed Hertzfeld on November 21, 2019, by voice vote.[1]
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| Nominee Information |
| Name: Andrea Hertzfeld |
| Court: Superior Court of the District of Columbia |
| Progress |
| Confirmed 199 days after nomination. |
 Nominated: May 6, 2019
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| ABA Rating: Not rated by the ABA
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| Questionnaire: [N/A Questionnaire] |
| Hearing: October 22, 2019
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| QFRs: [N/A QFRs] (Hover over QFRs to read more) |
| Reported: November 6, 2019
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| Confirmed: November 21, 2019
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| Vote: Voice vote
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Confirmation vote
The U.S. Senate confirmed Hertzfeld on November 21, 2019, by voice vote.[1]
Senate committee hearing
The United States Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs held hearings on Hertzfeld's nomination on October 22, 2019. The committee advanced the nomination to the full Senate on November 6.[1]
Nomination
On May 6, 2019, President Donald Trump (R) nominated Hertzfeld to serve a 15-year term as an associate judge on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. Hertzfeld was nominated to succeed Judge Stuart G. Nash, who retired on June 30, 2016.[2]
Education
Hertzfeld received her B.A. in economics and sociology, summa cum laude, from Bowling Green State University, and her J.D. from Harvard Law School.[3]
Professional career
At the time of her nomination, Hertzfeld was a senior assistant U.S. attorney in the United States Attorney’s Office in the District of Columbia. She also worked as senior litigation counsel. She worked in private practice for six years.[3]
Awards
- 2018, 2017, 2016: Federal Bureau of Investigation Service Award
- 2016: Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service
- United States Attorney’s Awards for Special Achievement[3]
About the court
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The Superior Court of the District of Columbia resides in Washington, D.C. It is a trial court of general jurisdiction established by the U.S. Congress in 1970.[4]
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The Superior Court handles all local trial matters. This includes topics such as:[4]
- Civil law
- Criminal law
- Family law
- Probate
- Taxes
- Landlord-tenant
- Small claims
- Traffic
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Congress.gov, "PN717 — Andrea L. Hertzfeld — The Judiciary," accessed October 23, 2019
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 White House, "Three Nominations Sent to the Senate," May 6, 2019
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Judicial Nominating Commission, "JNC Recommends Candidates for DC Superior Court Vacancies," November 27, 2018
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 District of Columbia Courts, "About the Superior Court," accessed March 30, 2021
