Credits: 2.0 ethics & professionalism credit hours
Series Description: Enhance your criminal defense practice with this two-part series, designed to equip attorneys with essential ethical insights and practical skills for handling cases in D.C. Superior Court. Part one of the series provides a comprehensive walkthrough of the criminal case process in D.C. Superior Court, from arrest to sentencing, ensuring attorneys at all experience levels gain valuable procedural and strategic knowledge. In part two, our panel explores complex ethical dilemmas unique to criminal defense, offering guidance on navigating professional responsibility challenges. Don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your expertise and stay ahead in criminal defense practice.
Class Description: Criminal defense attorneys encounter unique and complex ethical dilemmas that require a careful balance of legal knowledge and professional responsibility. Join us for this popular and highly informative class, where our engaging panel of experts guide you through some of the most pressing ethical issues in criminal defense practice. Key topics include the following:
- Flat fees post-In re Mance – Understanding ethical considerations and compliance requirements
- Third-party fee payments – Best practices for maintaining loyalty to the client while adhering to ethical rules
- Joint representations in criminal investigations – Navigating conflicts of interest and safeguarding confidentiality
- Addressing perjury – Ethical obligations when a client or witness intends to present false testimony
- Withdrawing from representation – Managing terminations and withdrawals, especially with challenging clients
- Post-conviction relief and ineffective assistance claims – Responding ethically to allegations of ineffective representation
This class is specifically tailored for criminal practitioners but provides valuable insights for all attorneys interested in sharpening their understanding of professional ethics. For a well-rounded approach to criminal defense practice, consider also attending How to Handle a Criminal Case in D.C. Superior Court 2025, a companion class that dives into the procedural aspects of handling criminal cases.
Faculty: Matthew Kaiser, Kaiser PLLC and William E. Zapf, Kaiser PLLC
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Series Fees: $148 D.C. Bar Communities Members; $168 D.C. Bar Members; $188 Government and Nonprofit Attorneys; $228 Others
Individual Class Fees: $89 D.C. Bar Communities Members, $99 D.C. Bar Members, $109 Government and Nonprofit Attorneys, and $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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