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Sentencing Resource Counsel Office Hours
Defender Nation: The National Sentencing Resource Counsel (SRC) is a project of the Federal Public and Community Defenders. SRC provides non-capital sentencing-related training, advice and support…
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FD.org is Implementing Two-Factor Authentication
Attention FD.org users: in response to current security threats and emerging exploits, FD.org is implementing two-factor authentication (2FA) as an additional layer of security to project the…
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Featured Training Events
Please be advised that registration for DSOTD Events is limited to persons who provide services pursuant to the Federal CJA.
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Nov. 16, 2026 (8:30AM) – Nov. 20, 2026 (4:00PM)
In-PersonThis orientation seminar is tailored to welcome and equip newly appointed Federal Defender attorneys with the foundational knowledge and skills…
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Dec. 2, 2026 (1:00PM–2:00PM)Virtual
Mothers in the federal criminal system face unique challenges that can shape every stage of a case- from pretrial detention and sentencing to…
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Dec. 3, 2026 (8:30AM) – Dec. 5, 2026 (1:00PM)In-Person
The Law & Technology Series: Electronic Courtroom Presentation (ECP) Workshop provides CJA panel attorneys, assistant federal public defenders…
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Latest News
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Nov. 5, 2026
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced today, November 5, 2026, that he is commuting the death sentences of all 548 people (529 men and 19 women) on the state’s…
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Oct. 27, 2026
Federal Defenders of San Diego, Inc., has been selected to receive a 2026 Bernard E. Witkin Award for Excellence in Legal Education,…
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Oct. 16, 2026
A shooting and drowning nearly three miles off the California coast sends the Ninth Circuit on a 200-year tour of federal maritime jurisdiction. The takeaway: Uncle Sam can prosecute…
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CLE Information Center
Information about general CLE regulations by state and how the DSO Training Division as a "Sponsor" facilitates CLE for its programs.
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The Defender Services Office has established a partnership with National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) to provide training and resources to CJA practitioners around the country on immigration-related issues.