Monthly Attorney Orientation

For Lawyers who are New to Indigent Defense

Beginning August 1, IDS staff will provide orientation for new attorneys on the first Friday of each month from 1-2 p.m.

Topics will include a guided tour of the IDS website, information on training and CLE opportunities, access to wellness resources and more. You will also be able to connect with other defense attorneys for future collaboration!

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2026 Education and Mental Health Series

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2026 IDS Forensic Science Education Series

IDS and the Mecklenburg Public Defender’s Office provide regular continuing education to dozens of NC criminal defense and parent attorneys, investigators, and mitigation specialists who attend the IDS Forensic Science Education Series.

In 2026, we will offer monthly 90-minute webinars on various aspects of forensic evidence. These webinars will take place typically at 12:30 pm on the first Thursday of each month. Click here to view the 2026 Schedule.

The first six sessions of 2026 will focus on understanding and advocating for neurodivergent clients.

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  • FREE 2026 Civil Defense Webinar

    Registration for the 2026 Civil Defense Webinar is now open. Thanks to the support of the Office of Indigent Defense Services and the UNC School of Government, we are pleased to […]

  • 2026 Defender Trial School

    UNC School of Government 400 South Rd., Chapel Hill, United States

    The Defender Trial School, co-sponsored by the UNC School of Government and the North Carolina Office of Indigent Defense Services, is now open for registration. COURSE OVERVIEW, DATES, AND LOCATION: The course will be held at the School of Government on Monday, July 13 through Friday, July 17. Participants will use their own non-capital cases to […]

  • The Diminished Capacity Defense

    Mecklenburg Public Defender's Office 720 E 4th Street, Charlotte, NC, United States

    The Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office is hosting a free to attend presentation on The Diminished Capacity Defense: What it is and How to Use it in Criminal Defense. Pending approval by the NC […]

  • FREE Wymore Jury Selection Training

    The Office of the Capital Defender is hosting a free Wymore Jury selection training. We will have a one day seminar on Wymore Jury Selection Friday, September 18, 2026 in […]

  • The Science of Breath Alcohol Testing

    Mecklenburg Public Defender's Office 720 E 4th Street, Charlotte, NC, United States

    The Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office is hosting a free to attend presentation on The Science of Breath Alcohol Testing. This CLE is approved for 1 other hour. If you need CLE credit, you […]