List of first women lawyers and judges in Washington D.C.

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This is a list of the first women lawyers and judges in Washington, D.C. It includes the year in which the women were admitted to practice law (in parentheses). Also included are women who achieved other distinctions such becoming the first in their state to graduate from law school or become a political figure.

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Firsts in the federal district's history

Charlotte E. Ray: First African American female lawyer in the United States and Washington, D.C. (1872) Drawing of Charlotte E Ray.jpg
Charlotte E. Ray: First African American female lawyer in the United States and Washington, D.C. (1872)
Mary O'Toole: First female municipal court judge in Washington, D.C. (1921) Mary O'Toole, Municipal Judge.jpg
Mary O'Toole: First female municipal court judge in Washington, D.C. (1921)

Law school enrollments and degrees

Lawyers

Law clerk

Judges

Attorney general

United States Attorney

Assistant United States Attorney

Bar association

Faculty

See also

Other topics of interest

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