Credits: 3.0 general credit hours
Description: Immigration and criminal law increasingly intersect in complex and high-stakes ways. This essential class offers an up-to-date overview of current immigration enforcement priorities and explores the immigration consequences of criminal conduct and convictions – particularly for noncitizens in the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region. Led by an experienced panel of faculty, this class covers the following topics:
- The Department of Homeland Security’s current enforcement priorities and how they play out in practice given limited agency resources
- A “conviction” for immigration purposes and which offenses trigger removability
- Key regional considerations for defense attorneys handling cases in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia
- Forms of relief available to noncitizens facing deportation
The panel will also examine the lasting impact of Padilla v. Kentucky and its progeny, including the constitutional and ethical duties of defense counsel to advise noncitizen clients on immigration consequences and how failure to provide adequate immigration advice can lead to ineffective assistance of counsel claims, malpractice exposure, and ethical violations.
Whether you’re a defense attorney, immigration practitioner, or simply want to stay informed on this rapidly evolving area of law, this class delivers critical legal updates and practical guidance you can use immediately in your practice.
Faculty: Ofelia L. Calderón, Calderón Seguin PLC and Himedes Chicas, Law Offices of Jezic & Moyse LLC
Fees: $89 D.C. Bar Communities Members; $99 D.C. Bar Members; $109 Government and Nonprofit Attorneys; $129 Others
The D.C. Bar CLE Program now offers discounted group registration rates! For more information, contact the CLE Office at CLE@dcbar.org or 202-626-3488.
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