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DSOTD has complied a list of training videos, direct assistance immigration resources, PowerPoint slides, primers and other written materials related to…
Read Full SpotlightThe Defender Services Office Training Division (DSOTD), furthers the right to effective assistance of counsel by providing training and other resources to attorneys appointed under the CJA.
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Immigration Crimes & Offenses Involving Noncitizens
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DSOTD Launches a new Criminal Defense Topic: CJA Funding
FD.org’s Criminal Defense Topics (CDTs) can be accessed via the password protected side of FD.org. DSOTD has launched a new CDT: "…
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Defender Services Fellowship Program Is Now Accepting Applications!
Defender Services Fellowship Program – 2026-2028 Non-Capital and Capital application periods are now open!
The Defender Services Office is pleased to announce…
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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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Jan. 21, 2026 (1:00PM–2:15PM)
VirtualFederal Defender Investigators, Paralegals and Mitigation Specialists A Virtual Series Session 6 – Uncovering and Challenging Fake Digital…
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Feb. 5, 2026 (8:30AM) – Feb. 6, 2026 (1:00PM)In-Person
The Fundamentals of Federal Criminal Defense Seminar is designed for those new to federal criminal defense practice and addresses topics such as…
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Feb. 5, 2026 (8:30AM) – Feb. 7, 2026 (1:00PM)Hybrid, In-Person
The Winning Strategies Seminar brings together a dynamic group of attorneys and other legal professionals to speak on a wide variety of topics,…
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Latest News
Today, the United States Supreme Court unanimously held that Congress did not clearly authorize convictions under both 18 U.S.C. §§ 924(c)(1)(A)(i) and (j) for a single act that violates both provisions. One act that violates both provisions therefore may spawn only one conviction. See…
Read Full News PostThe Federal Defender’s Office for Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island, working in collaboration with the Federal Capital Trial Project, will host a regional training on the Fundamentals of Federal Capital Defense on January 15, 2026,…
Read Full News PostSigh. "There is unrebutted evidence that [defendant's] lead counsel at trial fell asleep, more than once, during direct examinations of witnesses counsel then cross-examined in this capital murder trial." Which, sadly for the defendant, is the first line of the dissent in this…
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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.