Mike Stewart
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Mike Stewart
@stewartdotmike.bsky.social
tech regulatory & litigation lawyer | fmr. doj civil rights | board member, washington council of lawyers | dad

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I know that ain't who I think it is
February 18, 2026 at 5:38 PM
There’s no rule that says a dog can’t cross-country ski
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February 18, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Reposted by Mike Stewart
This week, the D.C. courts issued an order allowing trained community justice workers — who are not lawyers — to provide legal assistance to people who cannot afford to hire a lawyer: newsroom.dccourts.gov/press-releas...

In November, we ran this opinion piece in support of the then-proposal:
Opinion: Too many people can't afford legal advice. Let non-lawyers help.
D.C. courts are considering a proposed “community justice worker” program that would authorize trained people without law degrees to offer free legal advice.
51st.news
February 7, 2026 at 3:01 PM