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 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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  • Perinatal Mental Health

    The 7th and final course in the 2025 Mental Health and Education Series  Perinatal Mental Health Presented by Roxanne Rosenberg, LCMHC, QS, PMH-C Description: This 1-hour training introduces participants to perinatal mental health and its importance in legal matters. The spectrum, etiology, and incidence of perinatal mental health conditions will be discussed. The intersections of […]

  • Parent Representation Basics

    December 19, 2025 Parent Representation Basics: What You Need to Know About the Child Welfare System Location: Jury Assembly Room Haywood County Courthouse 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. To sign up, email [email protected]

  • Parent Rep Basics

    What you need to know about the Child Welfare System Friday, December 19 8:45 a.m. to 4:50 p.m. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! CLICK HERE TO VIEW FLYER This training is good for 6 hours of CLE.

  • Vaya Health LME/MCO Information Session

    Vaya Health LME/MCO Information Session for the following counties: Alamance, Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Caldwell, Caswell, Chatham, Cherokee, Clay, Franklin, Graham, Granville, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Person, Polk, Rockingham, Rowan, Stokes, Swain, Transylvania, Vance, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yancey   Date/Time: Wednesday, January 21st @ 1pm Registration: here https://nccourts.webex.com/weblink/register/rf1f20ad9b7eb313e05f8843f45752c87 There is no […]