This class is eligible for CLE Passport use. You will be able to select the CLE Passport as your payment method for no additional cost when registering for this course.

Credits: 2.0 ethics & professionalism credit hours

Description: Join us for this popular class that explores common ethical issues that arise in criminal defense cases. Criminal defense lawyers face unique issues. The following are among the topics our knowledgeable and engaging panel will explore:

• Flat fees for criminal representations after In re Mance
• How to handle it when someone other than the client pays the legal fees
• The ethics of joint representations in criminal investigations 
• How to handle a client or a witness who is set on giving testimony an attorney knows to be perjury
• Terminating and withdrawing from representations, particularly with difficult clients 
• The options an attorney has when responding to a petition for post-conviction relief alleging ineffective assistance

While this class is designed for the criminal practitioner, others may find the topics discussed to be of interest. Those interested in attending this class may also be interested in attending How to Handle a Criminal Case in D.C. Superior Court 2024 (On-Demand). 

Faculty: 

Matthew Kaiser, KaiserPLLC

Erika L. Stillabower, D.C. Bar Legal Ethics Counsel