The mission of the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) is to provide the District of Columbia’s citizens and government agencies with a fair, efficient, and effective forum to manage and resolve administrative disputes.

Summary of Services

OAH is an impartial, independent agency that adjudicates cases for over 40 District of Columbia agencies, boards, and commissions. OAH holds hearings, conducts mediations, and provides other adjudication services to resolve disputes arising under the District’s laws and regulations.