The D.C. Superior Court Trial Lawyers Association (SCTLA) and its members are dedicated to the pursuit of justice, individual rights, access to courts, and trial advocacy. As private practitioners, our mission is to defend D.C. residents in D.C. Superior Court and the D.C. Court of Appeals. SCTLA members have been fighting for the dignity of all individuals and for a fair criminal justice system in the District of Columbia since 1975.