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Upcoming Seminars and Webinars

2025 NHTSA A.R.I.D.E Course
Jun 19, 2025 - Jun 20, 2025
Attendees will learn how officers are trained to recognize psychophysical and clinical indicators of impairment that are consistent with a driver who is possible under the influence of drugs, or in combination with alcohol. Attendees will also learn how officers...

2025 Summer Session
Jul 17, 2025 - Jul 18, 2025
Elite Advocates: Sharpening Skills & Embracing the Future Join us in Denver for a high-energy, game-changing seminar! This isn’t just another conference—it’s an immersive experience designed to elevate your courtroom prowess and prepare you for the future of law in the...

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Serious Science for Serious Lawyers: Advanced Course in Blood Alcohol Analysis & Trial Advocacy-CALL THE NCDD OFFICE TO GET ON THE WAITING LIST 334-264-1950
Aug 08, 2025 - Aug 13, 2025
SOLD OUT-CALL THE NCDD OFFICE TO GET ON THE WAITING LIST (334) 264-1950 Advanced Training in Blood Alcohol Analysis and Trial Advocacy Arlington, TX Andrew Mishlove, Program Chairman and Course Director Hotel Accommodations: Crowne Plaza ArlingtonRoom Block Closes July 15, 2025. The Serious Science Blood Alcohol...

29th Annual DWI Means Defend With Ingenuity
Oct 22, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025
NACDL & NCDD's 29th Annual "DWI Means Defend With Ingenuity" Seminar "Gaining the Winning Edge" will be held at the Sahara Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, October 22-25, 2025. If you are serious about being an effective DUI defense advocate,...
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04/22/2025Christopher McKinney |
Christopher McKinney: NCDD is happy to spotlight member Christopher McKinney of Houston, Texas. Chris currently serves as the co-chair of the Impaired Driving Task Force and an NCDD Faculty Member and is a partner at the Murphy & McKinney Law Firm, P.C. Born and raised in Houston, Chris recounts that he “grew up in a law firm,” accompanying his mom to...
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Ethics Task Force Blog
04/15/2025
Written by Jonathan Dichter The Heart of Client Care: Moving Beyond Case Management In the legal profession, we often talk about "case management" - the systems and processes that keep our cases moving efficiently. But what about *client care*? True client care goes beyond deadlines and filings; it's about treating clients as *people*-scared, uncertain, and in need of guidance. And when done...
Personal Contact: Using the Officer's Observations Against Them
03/10/2025
Written by Charles GoodwinEdited by Michelle Behan and Steven Hernandez The typical DUI investigation has three phases. It begins with the vehicle in motion and focuses on driving patterns that officers are trained might indicate impairment. Next is personal contact, where the officer will observe physical manifestations that are also purportedly correlated with alcohol ingestion and impairment. Finally, the officer will...