Yakima Regional Training: Strategies for Effective Representation

A Washington State Office of Public Defense regional training co-sponsored by the Yakima Assigned Counsel Office

Develop Skills to Improve Your Communication Skills.

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Date: April 4th, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Where: Yakima Area Arboretum
1401 Arboretum Drive Yakima, WA 98901

CLE Credits:
1 Ethics
1 Law & Legal
2 Other

The Criminal Defense Training Academy is designed to strengthen public defenders by providing fundamental skills development in an interactive, supportive learning environment. Each year’s class is comprised of attorneys from various corners of the state. Participants learn, develop, and apply client-centered defense advocacy skills using various educational methods including lectures and small group exercises. To graduate, participants must attend all five days of training. The training takes place in Ellensburg, WA.

Applications are closed for this training. 

Whatcom County Regional Training: Strategies for Effective Representation

A Washington State Office of Public Defense regional training co-sponsored by the Whatcom County Public Defense

Develop Skills to Improve Your Communication Skills.

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Date: May 16th, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Where: WECU Bellingham Education Center
511 East Holly Street Bellingham, WA 98225

CLE Credits:
1 Ethics
1 Law & Legal
2 Other

The Criminal Defense Training Academy is designed to strengthen public defenders by providing fundamental skills development in an interactive, supportive learning environment. Each year’s class is comprised of attorneys from various corners of the state. Participants learn, develop, and apply client-centered defense advocacy skills using various educational methods including lectures and small group exercises. To graduate, participants must attend all five days of training. The training takes place in Ellensburg, WA.

Applications are closed for this training.