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CPDA Training Programs Schedule 2024
 Last Updated: April 3, 2024

CPDA Training Programs Schedule – 2024

Defender Management Seminar – Friday, April 19, 2024 – Japanese American National Museum, Los Angeles, CA – https://claraweb.us/archives/42687  Note: The registration fee for the participatory credit version of this seminar will be $155. If you need tuition assistance, there are a limited number of tuition scholarships available from the Office of the State Public Defender if you fill out and submit their application form 60 days prior to the date of the program. Use this form – Training Assistance Request Form and follow the submission instructions noted on the form.

54th Annual Convention – Saturday, April  20, 2024 –  Webinar Only! – https://claraweb.us/archives/42702
Note: The registration fee for the participatory credit version of this seminar will be $35. If you need tuition assistance, there are a limited number of tuition scholarships available from the Office of the State Public Defender if you fill out and submit their application form 60 days prior to the date of the program. Use this form – Training Assistance Request Form and follow the submission instructions noted on the form.

Felony Defense Sex Laws Update – May 18, 2024 – Sacramento, CA + Webinar – https://claraweb.us/archives/42719
Note: The registration fee for the participatory credit version of this seminar will be $225. If you need tuition assistance, there are a limited number of tuition scholarships available from the Office of the State Public Defender if you fill out and submit their application form 60 days prior to the date of the program. Use this form – Training Assistance Request Form and follow the submission instructions noted on the form.
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DUI Defense Institute – May 31 – June 1, 2024 – San Diego + Webinar – https://www.hyatt.com
Details will be posted later this year. Note: The registration fee for the participatory credit version of this seminar will be $225. If you need tuition assistance, there are a limited number of tuition scholarships available from the Office of the State Public Defender if you fill out and submit their application form 60 days prior to the date of the program. Use this form – Training Assistance Request Form and follow the submission instructions noted on the form.

Basic Trial Skills Institute – July 29-Aug.2, 2024 – University of San Diego (USD)

MCLE Specialty Areas – August 19-23 & 26-30, 2024 –Internet Webinar
(due to expanded requirements)
Details will be posted later this year. Note: The registration fee for the participatory credit version of this webinar will be $95. If you need tuition assistance, there are a limited number of tuition scholarships available from the Office of the State Public Defender if you fill out and submit their application form 60 days prior to the date of the program. Use this form – Training Assistance Request Form and follow the submission instructions noted on the form.

Homicide Defense – September 20-21, 2024 – Northern CA + Webinar 
Details will be posted later this year. Note: The registration fee for the participatory credit version of this seminar will be $225. If you need tuition assistance, there are a limited number of tuition scholarships available from the Office of the State Public Defender if you fill out and submit their application form 60 days prior to the date of the program. Use this form – Training Assistance Request Form and follow the submission instructions noted on the form.

Chief Defenders Conference – Sept. 27-28, 2024 – 

Criminal Defense Practice – Oct. 21-25, 2024 – Internet Zoom Webinar
Details will be posted later this year. Note: The registration fee for the participatory credit version of this webinar will be $95. If you need tuition assistance, there are a limited number of tuition scholarships available from the Office of the State Public Defender if you fill out and submit their application form 60 days prior to the date of the program. Use this form – Training Assistance Request Form and follow the submission instructions noted on the form.

Felony Defense – November 8-9, 2024 – Yosemite National Park + Webinar
Details will be posted later this year. Note: The registration fee for the participatory credit version of this seminar will be $250. If you need tuition assistance, there are a limited number of tuition scholarships available from the Office of the State Public Defender if you fill out and submit their application form 60 days prior to the date of the program. Use this form – Training Assistance Request Form and follow the submission instructions noted on the form.

New Statutes, Rules & Forms – December 2-6, 2024 – Internet Zoom Webinar
Details will be posted later this year. Note: The registration fee for the participatory credit version of this webinar will be $95. If you need tuition assistance, there are a limited number of tuition scholarships available from the Office of the State Public Defender if you fill out and submit their application form 60 days prior to the date of the program. Use this form – Training Assistance Request Form and follow the submission instructions noted on the form.

Use this link to view the CPDA Seminar Meeting Facilities List and Driving Directions Page

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California Public Defenders Association (CPDA)
10324 Placer Lane, Suite 100 Sacramento, California, USA 95827
Telephone: 916 362 1686
General Internet E-Mail Address: cpda@cpda.org
CPDA/Clara Tech Support email: claratech@cpda.org

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Notice regarding the availability of CPDA products and services.

Products and services offered by CPDA are for purchase and use only by full-time criminal defense professionals. If you are not a full-time criminal defense attorney or full-time criminal defense professional, you may submit a purchase request via email at cpda@cpda.org. You will receive a purchase request form to complete and return to CPDA. After submission of the completed purchase request form, you will be notified as to whether you may purchase the product or service in question.

Individuals involved in the prosecution of criminal cases or law enforcement activities may not register for and/or attend training programs, purchase products or services offered by CPDA, or join CPDA.

Additionally, membership in CPDA or purchase of materials, products, training services or other resources produced or offered by CPDA is not available to attorneys who undertake representation of a person other than a defendant in a criminal case where such representation may be adverse to the interests of a criminal defendant and involves legal advice or activity generally associated with that of the prosecutorial function in the criminal justice system. This prohibition does not apply where the attorney in question is representing a victim who is asserting their rights under CCP 1219 and/or 1219.5.

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