Fundamentals of Federal Criminal Defense Seminar

This program is designed for those new to federal criminal defense practice and addresses topics such as discovery and motions practice, pleas and proffers, the Bail Reform Act, and the basics of the sentencing guidelines.

The Fundamentals of Federal Criminal Defense program is a 1 1/2 day program, ending around 2:00 PM PT on Friday, February 14, 2025. Fundamentals will occur concurrently with the Winning Strategies Seminar (a 2 1/2 day program), which runs from February 13-15, 2025, at the same hotel. Fundamentals registrants are welcome and invited to stay over and attend the Winning Strategies Seminar. Separate registration is not required; however, when you register for Fundamentals, please answer "yes" to the registration question about whether you also plan to stay and attend Winning Strategies.

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) accreditation for this seminar will be sought in all applicable jurisdictions. Limited financial assistance may be available to non-federal defender registrants for travel and/or lodging purposes. Financial assistance applications must be returned by 5:00 PM EST on December 30, 2024. 

For those attending in person from FPDOs, the Conference Identification Number (CIN) for this seminar is CONF250034.