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Criminal Defense: A Checklist Guide for Paralegals
$219.00
Format: OnDemand
CLE credit hours: ["California MCLE Paralegal: 3","Indiana Paralegal CLE: 3","Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals: 3","New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of: 3","Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division: 3"]
CLE credits: [{"credit-key":"CA_CAP","credit-title":"California MCLE Paralegal","credit-title-group":"Paralegal_California MCLE Paralegal","credit-category":"Paralegal","credit-state":"CA","credit-type":[],"short-desc":"CA MCLE Paralegal","long-desc":"California MCLE Paralegal","brochure-wording":[{"title":"OnDemand - 3","wording":"This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).","specialty-wording":null},{"title":"Video Download - 3","wording":"This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).","specialty-wording":null}],"earn-until":"08-01-2026","earn-until-timestamp":1785542400,"credit-total":3.0,"credit-status":"Approved","warning-text":null,"specialty-credit":false,"credit-logo-slug":null},{"credit-key":"IN_INPAR","credit-title":"Indiana Paralegal CLE","credit-title-group":"Paralegal_Indiana Paralegal CLE","credit-category":"Paralegal","credit-state":"IN","credit-type":[],"short-desc":"IN Paralegal CLE","long-desc":"Indiana Paralegal CLE","brochure-wording":[{"title":"OnDemand - 3","wording":"This course will qualify for 3.0 hours of distance learning continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements as a paralegal affiliate member of the Indiana State Bar Association. 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Fact vs. Fiction: Dissecting True Crime Narratives
$219.00
Format: OnDemand
CLE credit hours: ["California MCLE Paralegal: 3","Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals: 3","New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of: 3","Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division: 3"]
CLE credits: [{"credit-key":"CA_CAP","credit-title":"California MCLE Paralegal","credit-title-group":"Paralegal_California MCLE Paralegal","credit-category":"Paralegal","credit-state":"CA","credit-type":[],"short-desc":"CA MCLE Paralegal","long-desc":"California MCLE Paralegal","brochure-wording":[{"title":"OnDemand - 3","wording":"This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).","specialty-wording":null},{"title":"Video Download - 3","wording":"This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).","specialty-wording":null}],"earn-until":"04-17-2027","earn-until-timestamp":1807920000,"credit-total":3.0,"credit-status":"Approved","warning-text":null,"specialty-credit":false,"credit-logo-slug":null},{"credit-key":"MT_MPA","credit-title":"Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals","credit-title-group":"Paralegal_Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals","credit-category":"Paralegal","credit-state":"MT","credit-type":[],"short-desc":"MT CLE Credit for Paralegals","long-desc":"Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals","brochure-wording":[{"title":"OnDemand - 3","wording":"This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 0.0 hour of ethics. No more than 4.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.","specialty-wording":null},{"title":"Video Download - 3","wording":"This program may qualify for up to 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 0.0 hour of ethics. No more than 4.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.","specialty-wording":null}],"earn-until":"04-17-2027","earn-until-timestamp":1807920000,"credit-total":3.0,"credit-status":"Approved","warning-text":null,"specialty-credit":false,"credit-logo-slug":null},{"credit-key":"NM_NLA","credit-title":"New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of","credit-title-group":"Paralegal_New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of","credit-category":"Paralegal","credit-state":"NM","credit-type":[],"short-desc":"Paralegal Division, State Bar of NM","long-desc":"Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico","brochure-wording":[{"title":"OnDemand - 3","wording":"Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 3.0 general self-study credit and 0.0 ethics self-study credit (for a total of 3.0 hours CLE).","specialty-wording":null},{"title":"Video Download - 3","wording":"Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 3.0 general self-study credit and 0.0 ethics self-study credit (for a total of 3.0 hours CLE).","specialty-wording":null}],"earn-until":"04-17-2027","earn-until-timestamp":1807920000,"credit-total":3.0,"credit-status":"Approved","warning-text":null,"specialty-credit":false,"credit-logo-slug":null},{"credit-key":"TX_TXPAR","credit-title":"Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division","credit-title-group":"Paralegal_Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division","credit-category":"Paralegal","credit-state":"TX","credit-type":[{"credit-name":"Criminal Law","credit-short-name":"CRIM","credit-value":3.0}],"short-desc":"State Bar of Texas Paralegal Division","long-desc":"State Bar of Texas Paralegal Division","brochure-wording":[{"title":"OnDemand - 3","wording":"This course will qualify for 3.0 CLE credit hours, including 0.0 ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas.\r\n\r\nThis seminar has been approved by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for certification and recertification continuing legal education. Certification areas: 3 - Criminal Law","specialty-wording":null},{"title":"Video Download - 3","wording":"This course will qualify for 3.0 CLE credit hours, including 0.0 ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas.\r\n\r\nThis seminar has been approved by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for certification and recertification continuing legal education. Certification areas: 3 - Criminal Law","specialty-wording":null}],"earn-until":"04-17-2027","earn-until-timestamp":1807920000,"credit-total":3.0,"credit-status":"Approved","warning-text":null,"specialty-credit":false,"credit-logo-slug":null}]
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Criminal Defense Case Management: A Checklist Guide for Paralegals
$219.00
Format: Live Online
CLE credit hours: ["California MCLE Paralegal: 3","Delaware Certified Paralegal Program: 3","Florida Registered Paralegal: 3","Indiana Paralegal CLE: 3","Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals: 3","NALA: 3","New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of: 3","NFPA: 3","North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education: 3","Ohio Certified Paralegals: 3","Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division: 3","Washington Paralegal Association: 3"]
CLE credits: [{"credit-key":"CA_CAP","credit-title":"California MCLE Paralegal","credit-title-group":"Paralegal_California MCLE Paralegal","credit-category":"Paralegal","credit-state":"CA","credit-type":[],"short-desc":"CA MCLE Paralegal","long-desc":"California MCLE Paralegal","brochure-wording":[{"title":"Live - 3","wording":"This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).","specialty-wording":null}],"earn-until":"","earn-until-timestamp":0,"credit-total":3.0,"credit-status":"Approved","warning-text":null,"specialty-credit":false,"credit-logo-slug":null},{"credit-key":"DE_DEPAR","credit-title":"Delaware Certified Paralegal Program","credit-title-group":"Paralegal_Delaware Certified Paralegal Program","credit-category":"Paralegal","credit-state":"DE","credit-type":[],"short-desc":"DE Certified Paralegal Program","long-desc":"DPA Delaware Certified Paralegal Program","brochure-wording":[{"title":"Live - 3","wording":"This course qualifies for 3.0 DCP CLE credit hours, including 0.0 DCP ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of the DPA Delaware Certified Paralegal Program.","specialty-wording":null}],"earn-until":"","earn-until-timestamp":0,"credit-total":3.0,"credit-status":"Approved","warning-text":null,"specialty-credit":false,"credit-logo-slug":null},{"credit-key":"FL_FLRPA","credit-title":"Florida Registered Paralegal","credit-title-group":"Paralegal_Florida Registered Paralegal","credit-category":"Paralegal","credit-state":"FL","credit-type":[],"short-desc":"FL Registered Paralegal","long-desc":"Florida Registered Paralegal Program","brochure-wording":[{"title":"Live - 3","wording":"This course qualifies for 3.0 hours of continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements of the Florida Registered Paralegal Program. 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Criminal Law Paralegal Courses
Criminal law moves quickly, and paralegals working in this space need a firm grasp of procedure, evidence, and constitutional principles to effectively support defense attorneys, prosecutors, and public defenders alike. Our online criminal law paralegal courses deliver practical, expert-led training across the full spectrum of criminal practice — available as live webinars or on-demand programs to fit your schedule.
What You'll Learn
Our criminal law CLE courses cover the topics that drive this practice area:
• Criminal procedure and constitutional law fundamentals
• Arrest, charging, and pre-trial processes
• Evidence rules and case file management
• Plea negotiations and sentencing guidelines
• Trial preparation and courtroom support
• Appeals, expungements, and post-conviction matters
Who Should Enroll
These CLE courses are well suited to paralegals and legal assistants working in criminal defense, prosecution, public defender offices, or court administration — whether you're new to criminal law or looking to stay current with evolving procedures and earn continuing legal education credit.
Explore IPE's full catalog of criminal law paralegal courses and build the practical skills that support effective legal advocacy.
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