Criminal Defense Case Management: A Checklist Guide for Paralegals
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| California MCLE Paralegal |
|
3 Total | 09-22-2028 |
| Delaware Certified Paralegal Program |
|
3 Total | 09-22-2027 |
| Florida Registered Paralegal |
|
3 Total | 09-22-2027 |
| Indiana Paralegal CLE |
|
3 Total | 09-22-2027 |
| NALA |
|
3 Total | 09-22-2027 |
| Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals |
|
3 Total | 09-22-2028 |
| North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education |
|
3 Total | 09-22-2027 |
| New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of |
|
3 Total | 09-22-2028 |
| Ohio Certified Paralegals |
|
3 Total | 09-22-2027 |
| NFPA |
|
3 Total | 09-22-2027 |
| Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division |
|
3 Total | 09-22-2028 |
| Washington Paralegal Association |
|
3 Total | 09-22-2027 |
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Overview
Stay Organized, Meet Deadlines, and Avoid Costly Mistakes
Criminal defense work moves fast - and small errors can have serious consequences. This practical, checklist-driven program is designed specifically for paralegals who want to stay organized, avoid mistakes, and manage every stage of a criminal case with confidence. Register today!
- Spot critical risk flags early - before they become problems.
- Prevent critical evidence from slipping through the cracks.
- Ensure attorneys are fully supported and prepared for hearings and trial.
- Prepare complete and organized sentencing materials.
Abbreviated Agenda
- Case Intake, Risk Flags, and File Setup Checklists
- Deadline Control Systems and Calendaring Checklists
- Bail and Early Case Action Checklists
- Discovery and Evidence Management Checklists
- Client Communication and Documentation Checklists
- Pretrial Motions Checklists
- Trial Preparation Checklists
- Plea Negotiations, Sentencing, and Post-Conviction Checklists
- File Closing and Record Retention Checklist
- Bonus: Using AI to Build Checklists, Action Items, and Summaries
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| California MCLE Paralegal |
|
3 Total | 09-22-2028 |
| Delaware Certified Paralegal Program |
|
3 Total | 09-22-2027 |
| Florida Registered Paralegal |
|
3 Total | 09-22-2027 |
| Indiana Paralegal CLE |
|
3 Total | 09-22-2027 |
| NALA |
|
3 Total | 09-22-2027 |
| Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals |
|
3 Total | 09-22-2028 |
| North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education |
|
3 Total | 09-22-2027 |
| New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of |
|
3 Total | 09-22-2028 |
| Ohio Certified Paralegals |
|
3 Total | 09-22-2027 |
| NFPA |
|
3 Total | 09-22-2027 |
| Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division |
|
3 Total | 09-22-2028 |
| Washington Paralegal Association |
|
3 Total | 09-22-2027 |
Credit Details by Jurisdiction
Paralegal
Credits
California MCLE Paralegal Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - California MCLE Paralegal - 3: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).
Video Download - California MCLE Paralegal - 3: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Delaware Certified Paralegal Program - 3: 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.
Video Download - Delaware Certified Paralegal Program - 3: 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.
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Florida Registered Paralegal - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, toward the eligibility requirements of the Florida Registered Paralegal Program. This course has been approved by NALA and NFPA.
Video Download - Florida Registered Paralegal - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, toward the eligibility requirements of the Florida Registered Paralegal Program. This course has been approved by NALA and NFPA.
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Indiana Paralegal CLE - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 hours of distancing learning continuing education, including 0.0 hour of ethics and satisfies the CLE requirement for Indiana State Bar Association Paralegal Members and Indiana Registered Paralegals (IRP).
Video Download - Indiana Paralegal CLE - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 hours of distancing learning continuing education, including 0.0 hour of ethics and satisfies the CLE requirement for Indiana State Bar Association Paralegal Members and Indiana Registered Paralegals (IRP).
NALA Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - NALA - 3: This seminar meets the requirements of NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board for 3.0 hours, including 3.0 non-substantive and 0.0 ethics, of continuing legal education self-study credit required to maintain the CP(Certified Paralegal) credential.
Video Download - NALA - 3: This seminar meets the requirements of NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board for 3.0 hours, including 3.0 non-substantive and 0.0 ethics, of continuing legal education self-study credit required to maintain the CP(Certified Paralegal) credential.
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals - 3: This course has been approved for 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, by NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board. The Montana Association of Legal Assistants (MALA) and the Paralegal Section of the State Bar of Montana will honor this credit approval.
Video Download - Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals - 3: This course has been approved for 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, by NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board. The Montana Association of Legal Assistants (MALA) and the Paralegal Section of the State Bar of Montana will honor this credit approval.
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education - 3: This program has been approved by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Paralegal Certification for computer-based continuing paralegal education credit in the amount of 3.0 hours, of which 0.0 hour will also apply in the area of professional responsibility. This course is not sponsored by the Board of Paralegal Certification.
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of - 3: 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).
Video Download - New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of - 3: 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).
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Ohio Certified Paralegals - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements of the Ohio State Bar Association Paralegal Certification program.
Video Download - Ohio Certified Paralegals - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements of the Ohio State Bar Association Paralegal Certification program.
NFPA Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - NFPA - 3: This seminar has been approved by The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA) for 3.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.
Video Download - NFPA - 3: This seminar has been approved by The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA) for 3.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved · 3 Total Credits
- 1 Criminal Law
Earn Until
OnDemand - Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas. This course has been approved by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for certification and recertification continuing legal education for paralegals and legal assistants. Certification areas: 1 - Criminal Law
Video Download - Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas. This course has been approved by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for certification and recertification continuing legal education for paralegals and legal assistants. Certification areas: 1 - Criminal Law
Washington Paralegal Association Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Washington Paralegal Association - 3: Approved for 3.0 CLE self-study credits by the Washington State Paralegal Association (WSPA).
Video Download - Washington Paralegal Association - 3: Approved for 3.0 CLE self-study credits by the Washington State Paralegal Association (WSPA).
Select Jurisdiction
Paralegal
Agenda
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Case Intake, Risk Flags, and File Setup Checklists
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Deadline Control Systems and Calendaring Checklists
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Bail and Early Case Action Checklists
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Discovery and Evidence Management Checklists
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Client Communication and Documentation Checklists
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Pretrial Motions Checklists
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Trial Preparation Checklists
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Plea Negotiations, Sentencing, and Post-Conviction Checklists
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File Closing and Record Retention Checklist
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Bonus: Using AI to Build Checklists, Action Items, and Summaries
Who Should Attend
This intermediate level course provides practical, checklist-driven guidance to help attendees manage the key responsibilities of criminal defense support staff with greater accuracy and efficiency. Those who should attend include:
- Paralegals
- Legal Technicians
- Legal Assistants
- Legal Support Staff
Speakers
Speaker bio
Carmella J. Penn
is an attorney in Alabama with a focus on criminal defense, with a stint as a prosecutor with the third and fifth judicial circuits of Alabama. Her past experiences also includes, teaching criminal law and procedure and several courses in the humanities at Lawson State Community College in Birmingham, Alabama. Ms. Penn graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law, where she was a member of the Bench and Bar Legal Honor Society and Frederick Douglass Moot Court Team.
Speaker bio
Judson McMillin
is an attorney at Mullin, McMillin & McMillin. He focuses his practice on criminal defense, expungements, and specialized driving privileges and is licensed to practice in all of Indiana's 92 counties, as well as the Northern and Southern Federal districts of Indiana. Mr. McMillin graduated with a B.S. degree from the University of Cincinnati and earned his J.D. degree from the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) Law School.
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