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.
Indigent Defense Services in collaboration with Alliance Health Adult Mental Health First Aid Friday, October 6th, 9:00 am-2:30pm via Zoom *Approximately 2 hours out-of-training curriculum must be completed 48 hours prior to live date* *This course is limited to 30 participants* Schedule: 9:00am-2:30pm (Live, virtual Zoom) Adult Mental Health First Aid: Adult Mental Health First […]
