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Criminal Law From the Bench: What Trial Judges Want You to Know

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Pending 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Kentucky CLE Pending 6 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Rhode Island CLE Approved 7 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Pending 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
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6 hours
Michael Peterson
Anita Ashley
Steven Vinick
Jennifer Balido
James Carr
Jared Bennett
Michael Dean
Thomas Murphy
With Hon. Michael D. Peterson from Graham County Superior Court + 7 others

Mon, Nov 30, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM

Product ID 102656

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Overview

Hear What Judges Actually Think - Straight From the Bench, in Their Words Featuring Distinguished Judges from across the nation.

You prepare your motions, polish your arguments, and walk into court only to watch a ruling go against you for reasons no one spells out. This full-day forum closes that gap. Experienced state trial judges sit down with criminal attorneys to tell you plainly what helps and what hurts your case: from pretrial motions and plea deals to sentencing, evidence, and courtroom conduct. You will hear the thinking judges rarely share out loud, and walk away able to read the bench, anticipate how your arguments will land, and make the adjustments that set strong trial attorneys apart. Register today!

  • Learn what judges notice (and quietly hold against you) before you say a word.
  • Find out which pretrial motions and arguments actually move a trial judge.
  • Understand how judges size up plea deals and where they push back.
  • Discover the sentencing arguments that work and the ones that backfire.
  • Hear how judges decide common evidence questions, and why.
  • Get clear on what judges expect from you on ethics and professionalism.

Panelists: Hon. Anita Ashley, Hon. Jennifer Balido, Hon. Jared C. Bennett, Hon. James G. Carr, Hon. Thomas P. Murphy and Hon. Michael D. Peterson
Moderators: Michael D. Dean and Steven B. Vinick

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Inside the Trial Judge's Mind
  2. Pretrial Motions That Get Results
  3. Plea Deals and the Judge's Role
  4. Sentencing From the Bench
  5. Evidence and Trial Conduct in Criminal Cases
  6. Ethics and Professionalism Before the Court

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Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Pending 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Kentucky CLE Pending 6 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Rhode Island CLE Approved 7 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Pending 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total

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CLE Credits
Alaska CLE Reciprocity · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 MECLE Ethics

Live - Alaska CLE - 6: Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of credit, which includes 5.0 hours of MCLE credit and 1.0 hour of MECLE credit.

Alabama CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics/Professionalism

Live - Alabama CLE - 6: This course or a portion thereof has been approved by the Alabama State Bar Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission for a maximum of 6.0 credit hours, including 1.0 ethics/professionalism credit.

Arkansas CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Live - Arkansas CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor in the state of Arkansas. This program is approved for 6.0 hours of continuing legal education credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics, consistent with the rules and regulations of the Arkansas Supreme Court of Professional Programs.

Arizona CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Professional Responsibility

Live - Arizona CLE - 6: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity qualifies for 6.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 1.0 hour of professional responsibility.

California CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Legal Ethics

Live - California CLE - 6: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 6.0 hours, of which 1.0 hour will apply to legal ethics. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53.

Colorado CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits
  • 1.2 Professional Responsibility

Live - Colorado CLE - 7: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program has been accredited for 7.0 hours of General Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 1.20 professional responsibility credit.

Connecticut CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics/Professionalism

Live - Connecticut CLE - 6: Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of NBI, Inc. that this activity qualifies for 6.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 1.0 hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.

Delaware CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Live - Delaware CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor of the Delaware Commission on Continuing Legal Education and recommends this program for 6.0 hours of eCLE credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics.

Florida CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits
  • 7 Criminal Trial Law
  • 7 Criminal Appellate Law
  • 1 Professional Responsibility

Live - Florida CLE - 7: Approved by The Florida Bar for a maximum of 7.0 general hours of CLER credit including 1.0 hour of professional responsibility (may include legal ethics, professionalism, substance abuse or mental illness and wellness programs). Certifications: 7.0 - Criminal Appellate Law; 7.0 - Criminal Trial Law

Georgia CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Live - Georgia CLE - 6: This program is approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency of the State Bar of Georgia. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of distance learning continuing legal education credit with the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency, which includes 1.0 hour of distance learning ethics.

Hawaii CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Live - Hawaii CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for 6.0 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 1.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.

Iowa CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Legal Ethics

Live - Iowa CLE - 6: "Criminal Law From the Bench: What Trial Judges Want You to Know" is an accredited program under the regulations of the Iowa Supreme Court Commission on Continuing Legal Education. It is planned that this program will provide a maximum of 6.0 hours of regular credit toward the mandatory continuing legal education requirements under the Iowa rule, including 1.0 hour of legal ethics credit.

Idaho CLE Pending · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Legal Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Live - Idaho CLE - 6: This program has been submitted for continuing legal education credit in the state of Idaho.

Illinois CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Professional Responsibility

Live - Illinois CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 6.0 hours of CLE credit, which includes approval for 1.0 hour of legal ethics, civility, professionalism or sexual harassment prevention training CLE credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.

Indiana CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Live - Indiana CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Indiana Supreme Court Office of Admissions & Continuing Education. Participating attorneys are eligible to receive 6.0 hours of distance education, which includes 1.0 hour of ethics.

Kansas CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics/Professionalism

Live - Kansas CLE - 7: Approved by Kansas CLE for 7.0 hours of continuing legal education credit, which includes 1.0 hour of ethics and professionalism credit.

Kentucky CLE Pending · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Live - Kentucky CLE - 6: Application for approval of this activity for a maximum of 6.0 credits, including 1.0 ethics credits, is PENDING before the Kentucky Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Commission.

Louisiana CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Professionalism

Live - Louisiana CLE - 6: This course or a portion thereof has been approved by the Louisiana Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Committee of the Louisiana State Bar Association. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours (based on a 60-minute credit hour) of computer based credit, of which 0.0 hour will apply to computer based ethics credit and 1.0 hour will apply to computer based professionalism credit. This course will apply toward the fulfillment of the newly admitted member requirement.

Maine CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Live - Maine CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 6.0 hours of CLE credit including 1.0 ethics hours.

Course Book - Maine CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Minnesota CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Live - Minnesota CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education for 6.0 hours of standard CLE credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics credit.

Missouri CLE Approved · 7.2 Total Credits
  • 1.2 Ethics, Professionalism or Malpractice Prevention

Live - Missouri CLE - 7.2: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 7.20 hours of CLE credit, which includes 1.20 hour of ethics, professionalism or malpractice prevention credit.

Course Book - Missouri CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours.

Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Live - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 6.0 hours of CLE credit.

Course Book - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Mississippi CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics/Professionalism

Live - Mississippi CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Mississippi Commission on Continuing Legal Education for a maximum of 6.0 hours of Online credit, which includes 1.0 hour of ethics/ professionalism.

Montana CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Professional Fitness and Integrity

Live - Montana CLE - 6: Approved for 6.0 hours of CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 1.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit.

North Carolina CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Professional Responsibility

Live - North Carolina CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with the North Carolina State Board of Continuing Legal Education. Attendance of this program will result in 6.0 hours of CLE credit, including 1.0 professional responsibility.

North Dakota CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Live - North Dakota CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the North Dakota Commission for Continuing Legal Education for 6.0 hours of CLE credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics credit.

Nebraska CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Professional Responsibility

Live - Nebraska CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for 6.0 distance learning CLE credits, including 1.0 hour of professional responsibility credit.

New Hampshire CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics/Professionalism

Live - New Hampshire CLE - 6: NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. NBI, Inc. believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 toward the annual NHMCLE requirement.

New Jersey CLE Approved · 7.2 Total Credits
  • 1.2 Ethics/Professionalism

Live - New Jersey CLE - 7.2: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 7.20 hours of total CLE credit. Of these, 1.20 qualifies as hours of credit for ethics/professionalism.

New Mexico CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Live - New Mexico CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Board of Bar Commissioners of the State Bar of New Mexico for 6.0 hours of credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics.

Nevada CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethical Considerations

Live - Nevada CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 1.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.

New York CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits
  • 6 Areas of Professional Practice
  • 1 Ethics/Professionalism

Live - New York CLE - 7: This course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of 7.0 credit hours. 6.0 hours can be applied to the areas of professional practice requirement and 1.0 hour can be applied toward the Ethics/Professionalism requirement. This nontraditional format program is approved for newly admitted attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.

Ohio CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 6 New Lawyer Training
  • 1 Professional Conduct

Live - Ohio CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 6.0 CLE credit hours, including 1.0 hour of attorney professional conduct instruction. This course is approved for 6.0 hours of New Lawyer Training credit. NLT credit is only available on “Live Webcast” and "Webcast Replay" versions of this program.

Oklahoma CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits
  • 1 Legal Ethics

Live - Oklahoma CLE - 7: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission for 7.0 hours of CLE credit, which includes 1.0 hour of legal ethics.

Oregon CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Live - Oregon CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an approved sponsor with the Oregon MCLE. This program is approved for 5.0 hours of general continuing legal education credit and 1.0 hour of ethics credit.

Pennsylvania CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Live - Pennsylvania CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board for a total of 6.0 hours, including 5.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 1.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse CLE credit.

Rhode Island CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits
  • 1 Legal Ethics

Live - Rhode Island CLE - 7: NBI is an accredited sponsor with the Rhode Island MCLE Commission. This program is approved for 7.0 hours of CLE credit in Rhode Island, including 1.0 of legal ethics.

South Carolina CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Legal Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Live - South Carolina CLE - 6: This course is accredited by the South Carolina Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization for 6.0 alternatively delivered hours, of which 1.0 hour relates to legal ethics and professional responsibility.

Tennessee CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics/Professionalism

Live - Tennessee CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education for a maximum of 6.0 hours of Distance Learning credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics/professionalism (EP) credit.

Texas CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Legal Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Live - Texas CLE - 6: This course is accredited for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE in the amount of 6.0 credit hours, of which 1.0 credit hour will apply to legal ethics/professional responsibility credit. Hours in attendance at National Business Institute CLE seminars may be applied to the minimum Judicial Education requirement.

Utah CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Live - Utah CLE - 6: National Business Institute is an approved "presumptive provider" with the Utah State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for a maximum of 6.0 hours of Live CLE credit for Utah attorneys, which includes 1.0 hour of ethics credit.

Virginia CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics/Professionalism

Live - Virginia CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Virginia Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board for 6.0 hours of credit, of which 1.0 hour will also apply in the area of legal ethics or professionalism.

Vermont CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Live - Vermont CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education for 6.0 hours of credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics.

Washington CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Live - Washington CLE - 6: Approved for 6.0 hours of Washington continuing legal education credit, which includes 5.0 hours of Law and Legal Procedure and 1.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility.

Wisconsin CLE Pending · 7 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Live - Wisconsin CLE - 7: Application is pending with the Board of Bar Examiners.

West Virginia CLE Approved · 7.2 Total Credits
  • 1.2 Ethics

Live - West Virginia CLE - 7.2: This program qualifies for 7.20 hours of credit, which includes 1.20 hour of ethics, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education.

Wyoming CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Live - Wyoming CLE - 6: The Wyoming State Board of Continuing Legal Education has granted 6.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics.

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CLE Credits
Alaska CLE Reciprocity · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 MECLE Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Alaska CLE - 6: Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of credit, which includes 5.0 hours of MCLE credit and 1.0 hour of MECLE credit.

Video Download - Alaska CLE - 6: Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of credit, which includes 5.0 hours of MCLE credit and 1.0 hour of MECLE credit.

Alabama CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics/Professionalism

Earn Until

OnDemand - Alabama CLE - 6: This course or a portion thereof has been approved by the Alabama State Bar Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission for a maximum of 6.0 on-demand credit hours, including 1.0 ethics/professionalism credit.

Arkansas CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Arkansas CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor in the state of Arkansas. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of on demand continuing legal education credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics, consistent with the rules and regulations of the Arkansas Supreme Court of Professional Programs.

Video Download - Arkansas CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor in the state of Arkansas. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of on demand continuing legal education credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics, consistent with the rules and regulations of the Arkansas Supreme Court of Professional Programs.

Arizona CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Professional Responsibility

Earn Until

OnDemand - Arizona CLE - 6: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity qualifies for 6.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 1.0 hour of professional responsibility.

Video Download - Arizona CLE - 6: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity qualifies for 6.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 1.0 hour of professional responsibility.

California CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Legal Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - California CLE - 6: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and qualifies for 6.0 hours of participatory credit, of which 1.0 hour will apply to legal ethics credit. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53.

Video Download - California CLE - 6: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study credit, of which 1.0 hour will apply to legal ethics credit. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53.

Colorado CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits
  • 1.2 Professional Responsibility

Earn Until

OnDemand - Colorado CLE - 7: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program qualifies for 7.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 1.20 professional responsibility credit.

Video Download - Colorado CLE - 7: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program qualifies for 7.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 1.20 professional responsibility credit.

Connecticut CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics/Professionalism

Earn Until

OnDemand - Connecticut CLE - 6: Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of NBI, Inc. that this activity qualifies for 6.0 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 1.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.

Video Download - Connecticut CLE - 6: Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of NBI, Inc. that this activity qualifies for 6.0 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 1.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.

Delaware CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Delaware CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor of the Delaware Commission on Continuing Legal Education and recommends this program for 6.0 hours of eCLE credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics.

Florida CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits
  • 7 Criminal Trial Law
  • 7 Criminal Appellate Law
  • 1 Professional Responsibility

Earn Until

OnDemand - Florida CLE - 7: Approved by The Florida Bar, this program qualifies for 7.0 general hours of CLER self-study credit including 1.0 hour of self-study professional responsibility (may include legal ethics, professionalism, substance abuse or mental illness and wellness programs). Certifications: 7.0 - Criminal Appellate Law; 7.0 - Criminal Trial Law

Video Download - Florida CLE - 7: Approved by The Florida Bar, this program qualifies for 7.0 general hours of CLER self-study credit including 1.0 hour of self-study professional responsibility (may include legal ethics, professionalism, substance abuse or mental illness and wellness programs). Certifications: 7.0 - Criminal Appellate Law; 7.0 - Criminal Trial Law

Georgia CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Georgia CLE - 6: This program is approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency of the State Bar of Georgia. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of distance learning continuing legal education credit with the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency, which includes 1.0 hour of distance learning ethics.

Video Download - Georgia CLE - 6: This program is approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency of the State Bar of Georgia. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of distance learning continuing legal education credit with the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency, which includes 1.0 hour of distance learning ethics.

Hawaii CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Earn Until

OnDemand - Hawaii CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for 6.0 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 1.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.

Video Download - Hawaii CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for 6.0 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 1.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.

Iowa CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Legal Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Iowa CLE - 6: "Criminal Law From the Bench: What Trial Judges Want You to Know" is an accredited program under the regulations of the Iowa Supreme Court Commission on Continuing Legal Education. It is planned that this program will provide a maximum of 6.0 hours of unmoderated activity credit toward the mandatory continuing legal education requirements under the Iowa rule, including 1.0 hour of legal ethics unmoderated activity credit.

Idaho CLE Pending · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Legal Ethics/Professional Responsibility

OnDemand - Idaho CLE - 6: This program has been submitted for continuing legal education credit in the state of Idaho.

Video Download - Idaho CLE - 6: This program has been submitted for continuing legal education credit in the state of Idaho.

Illinois CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Professional Responsibility

Earn Until

OnDemand - Illinois CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 6.0 hours of recorded technology CLE credit, which includes approval for 1.0 hour of legal ethics, civility, professionalism or sexual harassment prevention training CLE credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.

Video Download - Illinois CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 6.0 hours of recorded technology CLE credit, which includes approval for 1.0 hour of legal ethics, civility, professionalism or sexual harassment prevention training CLE credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.

Indiana CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Indiana CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Indiana Supreme Court Office of Admissions & Continuing Education. Participating attorneys are eligible to receive 6.0 hours of distance education, which includes 1.0 hour of ethics.

Kansas CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics/Professionalism

Earn Until

OnDemand - Kansas CLE - 7: Approved by Kansas CLE for 7.0 hours of prerecorded format continuing legal education credit, which includes 1.0 hour of ethics and professionalism credit.

Video Download - Kansas CLE - 7: Approved by Kansas CLE for 7.0 hours of prerecorded format continuing legal education credit, which includes 1.0 hour of ethics and professionalism credit.

Kentucky CLE Pending · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

OnDemand - Kentucky CLE - 6: Application for approval of this activity for a maximum of 6.0 credits, including 1.0 ethics credits, is PENDING before the Kentucky Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Commission.

Video Download - Kentucky CLE - 6: Application for approval of this activity for a maximum of 6.0 credits, including 1.0 ethics credits, is PENDING before the Kentucky Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Commission.

Louisiana CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Professionalism

Earn Until

OnDemand - Louisiana CLE - 6: This course or a portion thereof has been approved by the Louisiana Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Committee of the Louisiana State Bar Association. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours (based on a 60-minute credit hour) of computer based credit, of which 0.0 hour will apply to computer based ethics credit and 1.0 hour will apply to computer based professionalism credit. This course will apply toward the fulfillment of the newly admitted member requirement.

Maine CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Maine CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Video Download - Maine CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Course Book - Maine CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Minnesota CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Minnesota CLE - 6: Approved for 6.0 hours of standard on-demand CLE credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics credit by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.

Video Download - Minnesota CLE - 6: Approved for 6.0 hours of standard on-demand CLE credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics credit by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.

Missouri CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Missouri CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours.

Video Download - Missouri CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours.

Course Book - Missouri CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours.

Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Video Download - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Course Book - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Mississippi CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics/Professionalism

Earn Until

OnDemand - Mississippi CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Mississippi Commission on Continuing Legal Education for a maximum of 6.0 hours of Online credit, which includes 1.0 hour of ethics/ professionalism.

Montana CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Professional Fitness and Integrity

Earn Until

OnDemand - Montana CLE - 6: This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 1.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit.

Video Download - Montana CLE - 6: This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 1.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit.

North Carolina CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Professional Responsibility

Earn Until

OnDemand - North Carolina CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with the North Carolina State Board of Continuing Legal Education. Attendance of this program qualifies for 6.0 hours of online CLE credit, including 1.0 professional responsibility.

Video Download - North Carolina CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with the North Carolina State Board of Continuing Legal Education. Attendance of this program qualifies for 6.0 hours of online CLE credit, including 1.0 professional responsibility.

North Dakota CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - North Dakota CLE - 6: North Dakota attorneys completing this program may claim 6.0 North Dakota self-study CLE credit hours, including 1.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, on the Report of Compliance.

Video Download - North Dakota CLE - 6: North Dakota attorneys completing this program may claim 6.0 North Dakota self-study CLE credit hours, including 1.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, on the Report of Compliance.

Nebraska CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Professional Responsibility

Earn Until

OnDemand - Nebraska CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for 6.0 distance learning CLE credits, including 1.0 hour of professional responsibility credit.

Video Download - Nebraska CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for 6.0 distance learning CLE credits, including 1.0 hour of professional responsibility credit.

New Hampshire CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics/Professionalism

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OnDemand - New Hampshire CLE - 6: NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. NBI, Inc. believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 toward the annual NHMCLE requirement.

Video Download - New Hampshire CLE - 6: NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. NBI, Inc. believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 toward the annual NHMCLE requirement.

New Jersey CLE Approved · 7.2 Total Credits
  • 1.2 Ethics/Professionalism

Earn Until

OnDemand - New Jersey CLE - 7.2: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 7.20 hours of alternative format CLE credit. Of these, 1.20 qualifies as hours of alternative learning format credit for ethics/professionalism.

Video Download - New Jersey CLE - 7.2: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 7.20 hours of alternative format CLE credit. Of these, 1.20 qualifies as hours of alternative learning format credit for ethics/professionalism.

New Mexico CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - New Mexico CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Board of Bar Commissioners of the State Bar of New Mexico. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study credit, including 1.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.

Video Download - New Mexico CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Board of Bar Commissioners of the State Bar of New Mexico. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study credit, including 1.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.

Nevada CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethical Considerations

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OnDemand - Nevada CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 1.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.

Video Download - Nevada CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 1.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.

New York CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits
  • 6 Areas of Professional Practice
  • 1 Ethics/Professionalism

Earn Until

OnDemand - New York CLE - 7: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 7.0 credit hours. 6.0 hours can be applied to the areas of professional practice requirement and is approved for newly admitted attorneys. 1.0 hour can be applied toward the Ethics/Professionalism requirement and is approved for experienced attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.

Video Download - New York CLE - 7: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 7.0 credit hours. 6.0 hours can be applied to the areas of professional practice requirement and is approved for newly admitted attorneys. 1.0 hour can be applied toward the Ethics/Professionalism requirement and is approved for experienced attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.

Ohio CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Professional Conduct

Earn Until

OnDemand - Ohio CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 6.0 CLE credit hours, including 1.0 hour of attorney professional conduct instruction.

Video Download - Ohio CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 6.0 CLE credit hours, including 1.0 hour of attorney professional conduct instruction.

Oklahoma CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits
  • 1 Legal Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Oklahoma CLE - 7: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program qualifies for 7.0 of On Demand CLE credit hours, which includes 1.0 hour of legal ethics.

Video Download - Oklahoma CLE - 7: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program qualifies for 7.0 of On Demand CLE credit hours, which includes 1.0 hour of legal ethics.

Oregon CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Oregon CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an approved sponsor with the Oregon MCLE. This program qualifies for 5.0 hours of general continuing legal education credit and 1.0 hour of ethics credit.

Video Download - Oregon CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an approved sponsor with the Oregon MCLE. This program qualifies for 5.0 hours of general continuing legal education credit and 1.0 hour of ethics credit.

Pennsylvania CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Pennsylvania CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of distance learning credit, including 5.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 1.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit.

Video Download - Pennsylvania CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of distance learning credit, including 5.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 1.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit.

Rhode Island CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Legal Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Rhode Island CLE - 6: NBI is an accredited sponsor with the Rhode Island MCLE Commission. This program is approved for 6.0 hours of CLE video replay credit in Rhode Island, including 1.0 of legal ethics.

Video Download - Rhode Island CLE - 6: NBI is an accredited sponsor with the Rhode Island MCLE Commission. This program is approved for 6.0 hours of CLE video replay credit in Rhode Island, including 1.0 of legal ethics.

South Carolina CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Legal Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Earn Until

OnDemand - South Carolina CLE - 6: This course is accredited by the South Carolina Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization for 6.0 alternatively delivered hours, of which 1.0 hour relates to legal ethics and professional responsibility.

Video Download - South Carolina CLE - 6: This course is accredited by the South Carolina Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization for 6.0 alternatively delivered hours, of which 1.0 hour relates to legal ethics and professional responsibility.

Tennessee CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics/Professionalism

Earn Until

OnDemand - Tennessee CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education for a maximum of 6.0 hours of Distance Learning credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics/professionalism (EP) credit.

Texas CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Legal Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Earn Until

OnDemand - Texas CLE - 6: This course is accredited for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE in the amount of 6.0 credit hours, of which 1.0 credit hour will apply to legal ethics/professional responsibility credit. Hours in attendance at National Business Institute CLE seminars may be applied to the minimum Judicial Education requirement.

Video Download - Texas CLE - 6: This course is accredited for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE in the amount of 6.0 credit hours, of which 1.0 credit hour will apply to legal ethics/professional responsibility credit. Hours in attendance at National Business Institute CLE seminars may be applied to the minimum Judicial Education requirement.

Utah CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Utah CLE - 6: National Business Institute is an approved "presumptive provider" with the Utah State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit for Utah attorneys, which includes 1.0 hour of ethics credit.

Video Download - Utah CLE - 6: National Business Institute is an approved "presumptive provider" with the Utah State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit for Utah attorneys, which includes 1.0 hour of ethics credit.

Virginia CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics/Professionalism

Earn Until

OnDemand - Virginia CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Virginia Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board for 6.0 hours of prerecorded credit, of which 1.0 hour will also apply in the area of legal ethics or professionalism.

Video Download - Virginia CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Virginia Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board for 6.0 hours of prerecorded credit, of which 1.0 hour will also apply in the area of legal ethics or professionalism.

Vermont CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Vermont CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study credit, including 1.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.

Video Download - Vermont CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study credit, including 1.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.

Washington CLE Approved · 0 Total Credits

OnDemand - Washington CLE - 0: This content has been approved for Washington Continuing Legal Education credit. Credit hours will be awarded based on the actual run time.

Video Download - Washington CLE - 0: This content has been approved for Washington Continuing Legal Education credit. Credit hours will be awarded based on the actual run time.

Wisconsin CLE Pending · 7 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Wisconsin CLE - 7: Application is pending with the Board of Bar Examiners.

Video Download - Wisconsin CLE - 7: Application is pending with the Board of Bar Examiners.

West Virginia CLE Approved · 7.2 Total Credits
  • 1.2 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - West Virginia CLE - 7.2: This program qualifies for 7.20 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 1.20 hour of pre-recorded ethics credit, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education.

Video Download - West Virginia CLE - 7.2: This program qualifies for 7.20 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 1.20 hour of pre-recorded ethics credit, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education.

Wyoming CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1 Ethics

Earn Until

OnDemand - Wyoming CLE - 6: The Wyoming State Board of Continuing Legal Education has granted 6.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics.

Video Download - Wyoming CLE - 6: The Wyoming State Board of Continuing Legal Education has granted 6.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics.

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CLE Credits
Maine CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

Course Book - Maine CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Missouri CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

Course Book - Missouri CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours.

Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

Course Book - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.
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  1. Inside the Trial Judge's Mind

    1. First Impressions: How Preparation and Demeanor Shape What a Judge Thinks of You
    2. Courtroom Habits That Help Your Case (and Ones That Quietly Hurt It)
    3. Respecting the Judge's Time, the Record, and the Clock

  2. Pretrial Motions That Get Results

    1. Motions to Suppress and Keep out Evidence: What Wins a Judge Over, What Wastes Their Time
    2. Bail and Pretrial Release: How It Looks From the Bench
    3. Written vs. Spoken Arguments: How Judges Actually Read and Weigh Your Motions

  3. Plea Deals and the Judge's Role

    1. How Judges Review a Plea Before They Accept It
    2. Cooperation Deals and Sentencing Recommendations: What Judges Look For
    3. Where and Why Judges Push Back on a Deal

  4. Sentencing From the Bench

    1. Arguments for a Lighter Sentence That Work (and Ones That Backfire)
    2. Your Client's Statement and Victim Impact: Handling the Human Moment
    3. How Judges Use Their Discretion Within the Sentencing Range

  5. Evidence and Trial Conduct in Criminal Cases

    1. How Judges Rule on Common Evidentiary Disputes, and the Reasoning Behind the Call
    2. Authentication, Hearsay, and Expert Challenges in the Criminal Context
    3. Making and Meeting Objections; Preserving Error for Appeal

  6. Ethics and Professionalism Before the Court

    1. Talking to the Court the Right Way: Avoiding Improper One-Sided Contact
    2. Being Honest With the Court, and What to Do When Something Goes Wrong
    3. Civility, Professionalism, and Your Reputation in Front of the Bench

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Criminal defense lawyers, prosecutors, and general litigators who appear in state trial courts will gain the most direct value. Paralegals supporting criminal trial teams will also benefit, as will newer attorneys building courtroom judgment and seasoned practitioners seeking the candid judicial perspective they rarely get elsewhere.

Speakers

Hon. Michael D Peterson
Hon. Michael D.
Peterson
Graham County Superior Court
Hon. Anita Ashley
Hon. Anita
Ashley
West Virginia Judiciary
Steven B Vinick
Steven B.
Vinick
Stein Sperling Bennett De Jong Driscoll, P.C.
Hon. Jennifer Balido
Hon. Jennifer
Balido
Dallas County Criminal District Court No. 1
Hon. James G Carr
Hon. James G.
Carr
United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
Hon. Jared C Bennett
Hon. Jared C.
Bennett
United States District Court for the District of Utah
Michael D Dean
Michael D.
Dean
Withered Burns, LLP
Hon. Thomas P Murphy
Hon. Thomas P.
Murphy
Dallas County Fifth Judicial District Court
Speaker bio
Hon. Michael D Peterson

Hon. Michael D. Peterson

Graham County Superior Court
Michael Peterson

is a judge at the Graham County Superior Court in Arizona. He was appointed to the bench on September 1, 2015. Judge Peterson earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Utah in 1996. He then completed a J.D. degree at Baylor Law School in 1999. Judge Peterson was named the First Things First Graham/Greenlee Champion for Young Children in 2020.

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Hon. Anita Ashley

Hon. Anita Ashley

West Virginia Judiciary
Anita Ashley

is a Circuit Court Judge in the Fifth Judicial Circuit in Jackson, Calhoun, Mason and Roane Counties.

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Steven B Vinick

Steven B. Vinick

Stein Sperling Bennett De Jong Driscoll, P.C.
Steven Vinick

is of counsel with the law firm of Stein Sperling Bennett De Jong Driscoll, P.C., with over 20 years of experience in the fields of personal injury law, medical malpractice, criminal defense, and general civil litigation. Mr. Vinick is a frequent lecturer on numerous topics including civil litigation, automobile claims, depositions, evidence, Medicare and criminal defense. Mr. Vinick speaks to many organizations such as the National Business Institute, the Maryland State Bar Association and The Federal Bar Association. He earned his B.A. degree, Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude, from the University of Maryland; and his J.D. degree, cum laude, from the University of Baltimore School of Law. Mr. Vinick is a member of the Bar Associations of Montgomery County, Maryland Montgomery County Bar Foundation (Bar Leader), Maryland State Bar Association (vice chair, Continuing Legal Education & Publications Committee), Prince George's County Bar Association (president (2025-2026)-president-elect (2024-2025)-Board of Directors-Executive Committee-Tort Law Committee co-chair-treasurer), The Bar Association of the District of Columbia, Washington D.C. Trial Lawyers Association, Prince George's County, Judicial Nominating Commission, Maryland Association for Justice and the American Association for Justice. Additionally, he is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Mr. Vinick is licensed to practice law in Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, U.S. District Court, District of Maryland, U.S. District Court, District of Columbia, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court. He has been honored and awarded the Best Lawyers (2019-2026), Maryland Super Lawyer (2012-2026) (Top 100 Attorney in Maryland (2022-2025)), Washington D.C. Super Lawyer (2012-2023) Bethesda Magazine (Top Attorney (2019, 2021, 2023, 2025)), and the Best Attorneys of America, Lifetime Member Maryland Association of Justice (Trial Lawyer of the Year (2011).

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Hon. Jennifer Balido

Hon. Jennifer Balido

Dallas County Criminal District Court No. 1
Jennifer Balido

currently presides over Criminal District Court No. 1 in Dallas County, managing a docket of more than 4,000 felony criminal offenses from low-level drug cases to capital murder.

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Hon. James G Carr

Hon. James G. Carr

United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
James Carr

is a senior United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.

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Hon. Jared C Bennett

Hon. Jared C. Bennett

United States District Court for the District of Utah
Jared Bennett

is a magistrate judge of the United States District Court for the District of Utah. He assumed office on June 1, 2020.

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Speaker bio
Michael D Dean

Michael D. Dean

Withered Burns, LLP
Michael Dean

is a partner at Withered Burns, LLP in Lafayette, Indiana, a general civil litigation firm. He earned his B.S. degree from Indiana University and J.D. degree from the University of Dayton School of Law, where he received the awards for Academic Achievement and served on the University of Dayton Law Review. Mr. Dean dedicated the first 12 years of practice to criminal litigation as a public defender, prosecutor, and private practitioner. He is a member of the Indiana State Bar Association. Mr. Dean has authored numerous articles published by Criminal Justice Magazine, an American Bar Association publication. He previously was responsible for his own quarterly column titled "Bootcamp Esq." which focused on advice for new criminal practitioners.

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Hon. Thomas P Murphy

Hon. Thomas P. Murphy

Dallas County Fifth Judicial District Court
Thomas Murphy

is a District Court Judge in the Fifth Judicial District in Iowa.

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