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Announcing Recipient of the 2025 Hon. David H. Bartick Award for Civility and Professionalism

The United States District Court for the Southern District of California is pleased to announce the selection of Elizabeth M. Barros and Jeremy Warren as the 2025 recipients of the Hon. David H. Bartick Award for Civility and Professionalism.

Date Posted: 8/28/2025

2025 Virtual POWER Act Webinar for District Courts in the Ninth Circuit

This year’s POWER Act program will feature a dynamic panel of tribal judges, lawyers, and service providers who will address the challenges and opportunities of joint state/tribal law enforcement; the jurisdiction and sovereignty of American Indian persons, tribes, and courts; and the incorporation of American Indian culture into court process and law enforcement. See event flyer for details.

Date Posted: 8/27/2025

Call for Art Submissions: From the Desert through the Mountains to the Sea

Be a part of San Diego’s newest public art installation! The United States District Court for the Southern District of California has created an exciting new display space right on Broadway in the heart of downtown San Diego.

Click here for details.

Date Posted: 8/26/2025

Notice - General Order #762

Appointment of Adam Gordon as United States Attorney

Date Posted: 8/6/2025

The Twenty-First Annual Judith N. Keep Federal Civil Practice Seminar

The twenty-first annual Judith N. Keep Federal Civil Practice Seminar will be presented on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, from 1 to 5 p.m. with a reception to follow. Registration for the event begins at 12 p.m. and programming begins at 1 p.m. The San Diego Federal Bar Association and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California are pleased to host this in-person seminar at the Westin Gaslamp Quarter, which will include a hosted reception with food and drinks.

RSVP at https://www.fbasd.org/event-details/judith-n-keep-federal-civil-practice-seminar-2025.

Date Posted: 7/29/2025

2025 CJA Panel Notices and Applications

NOTICE TO ALL PROSPECTIVE CJA PANEL MEMBERS: The United States District Court for the Southern District of California is accepting applications for the following Criminal Justice Act (CJA) defense attorney panels: Criminal Defense (San Diego only), Material Witness, Appellate, for the 2026-2027 term, and CVB Panel for the 2026-2028 term. Notices and applications are available now.

Date Posted: 7/10/2025

The Hon. David H. Bartick Award for Civility and Professionalism

Seeking nominations for the Hon. David H. Bartick Award for Civility and Professionalism. See the nomination form for details. All nominations shall be submitted on or before August 1, 2025.

Date Posted: 6/20/2025

Selection of Lawyer Representatives

The Southern District of California is now accepting applications for new Lawyer Representatives. Applications must be submitted by Monday, July 14, 2025. Please refer to the notice for details.

NOTICE 2025 Lawyer Reps

Lawyer Representative Selection Procedures 2025

Application 2025

Application 2025.docx

Date Posted: 6/16/2025