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!
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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How to Deal with Challenging Opposing Counsel: 4 Simple Tools to Keep Your Cool Wednesday, January 29th at 12pm (Eastern) Presented by Hon. Julie Kunce Field (Ret.) and Attorney Heidi Webb, Ed.M., J.D. This opportunity is not sponsored by IDS, but by Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (Massachusetts). Join us to discover key tools for dealing […] |
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The Mecklenburg County Public Defender's Office is hosting a free to attend live webinar on Understanding the Core Features of Autism. This presentation is for 1 general CLE hour and if you need CLE credit, you must complete the post-CLE survey or email me your name, NC State Bar # and how long you attended. […] |
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1 event,Registration for the Felony Defender Training, scheduled for February 5-7, 2025, is now open and available at https://www.sog.unc.edu/courses/felony-defender-training. This training is co-sponsored by the UNC School of Government and the Office of Indigent Defense Services. Agenda - 2025 Felony Defender Training Program: The program will be held at the School of Government with topics covering […] |
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The next quarterly Indigent Defense Services (IDS) Commission Meeting will be held on February 7 at 10:00 am, with both in-person and virtual attendance options available. The agenda will include updates on indigent defense initiatives, budget matters, and policy discussions. For meeting details, including the agenda and virtual access information, please visit: Quarterly IDS Commission […] |
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The Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office is hosting a free-to-attend video replay presentation of Ethical Conflicts for the Criminal Defense Attorney. This CLE is for 1 ethics hour. If you need CLE credit, you must complete the post-CLE survey or email me your name, NC State Bar # and how long you attended. All attendance […]
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Registration for the Current Developments in Criminal Law 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 announce that there is no registration fee for indigent defenders who meet the eligibility criteria described below. School of Government faculty member […] |
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1 event,Introduction to Wymore Jury Selection Wilmington, North Carolina February 28, 2025 Presenter: Terry Alford Terry Alford heads up the Trial Resource Unit at the Office of the Capital Defender of North Carolina. He has practiced criminal defense law for over 40 years, participated as lead counsel in numerous capital murder trials, is a recipient […] |
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