9th Annual Hon. Craig Washington & Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis Excellence in Indigent Defense Series

Named after the Honorable Craig Washington and Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, because of their instrumental and ongoing efforts in the fight for fair trials and effective representation for the indigent, this annual continuing legal education program is presented by academics and practitioners.  This event is co-sponsored by the Harris County Public Defender's Office and the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association.  

Tentative Topics Include:

Veteran Representation

Fighting Costs, Fines and Fees

Role of Medical Examiner in Criminal Trials and Forensics

Federal Court Practice

Bail Reform

Finding and Funding Your Experts

Cultural Centered Representation

Diversion Programs

MCLE: 7.25~Ethics: 1.50

Breakfast, lunch and parking validation each day