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Training Events

Below is a list of the scheduled Defender Services Office Training Division (DSOTD) events. Any events that do not have a finalized date can be found on the Browse Unscheduled Training Events page.

Registration for DSOTD events is limited to persons who provide services pursuant to the Federal Criminal Justice Act (CJA). For more information regarding this requirement, see the training events registration disclaimer. For event specific questions, contact the DSOTD staff member listed as the event contact. Applicable continuing legal education, (CLE), accreditation information for each event can be found in the "Full Event Description" section of the event listing. For additional CLE information please visit the CLE Information Center.

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Dec. 10, 2025 (1:00PM–2:00PM)
Virtual
Online

Have you ever reviewed the government’s transcription of calls which directly implicate your client only to later discover significant translation inaccuracies and errors? The phrase “lost in translation” is more than a metaphor—it can profoundly impact our cases. Translation errors may… Full Event Description

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Jan. 14, 2026 (1:00PM–2:00PM)
Virtual
Online

Appellate Webinar Series, Session 9: Navigating the Cert Stage 

This presentation will help federal criminal defense practitioners navigate the certiorari stage in order to maximize the odds of obtaining review by the U.S. Supreme Court. Topics may… Full Event Description

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Jan. 21, 2026 (1:00PM–2:15PM)
Virtual
Online

Federal Defender Investigators, Paralegals and Mitigation Specialists A Virtual Series Session 6 – Uncovering and Challenging Fake Digital Evidence

Edited metadata, spoofed phone numbers, manipulated screenshots. It is easier than ever to create fake news evidence or… Full Event Description

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Feb. 5, 2026 (8:30AM) – Feb. 6, 2026 (1:00PM)
In-Person
Houston, Texas

The Fundamentals of Federal Criminal Defense Seminar is designed for those new to federal criminal defense practice and addresses topics such as discovery and motion practice, pleas and proffers, the Bail Reform Act, and the basics of the sentencing guidelines. This is a 1 ½ day program,… Full Event Description

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Feb. 5, 2026 (8:30PM) – Feb. 7, 2026 (1:00PM)
Hybrid, In-Person
Houston, Texas

The Winning Strategies Seminar brings together a dynamic group of attorneys and other legal professionals to speak on a wide variety of topics, all specifically designed to keep CJA practitioners abreast of the most recent and important developments in federal criminal defense. Sessions include… Full Event Description

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Mar. 11, 2026 (2:00PM) – Mar. 12, 2026 (6:00PM)
Virtual
Online

Women are a powerful force within the federal defense community: from serving as receptionists, paralegals and investigators to mitigation specialists, trial lawyers and appellate attorneys—women are key players in every aspect of federal criminal defense. Regardless of the one’s assigned role,… Full Event Description

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