Each year the BBA Criminal Justice Section puts together an appointed counsel CLE. This CLE is meant to aid members of the private bar that are involved with appointed criminal cases in Jefferson County, Birmingham Division. This CLE covers topics from the basics of District Court, motion and hearing practice, pretrial court programs, attorney fee and voucher declarations, and overview of Circuit Court, post-trial procedures, the Birmingham Municipal Court, and representation of non-citizen clients.

Speakers: Adam Danneman, Jefferson County Public Defenders Office; Tiara Hudson, Jefferson County Public Defenders Office; Judge Michael Stretty, Circuit Court of Jefferson County- Birmingham Division; Christopher Daniel, Sheffield & Lentine, PC; Judge Kechia Davis; Circuit Court of Jefferson County- Birmingham Division; Judge Stephen Wallace, Circuit Court of Jefferson County- Birmingham Division; Alisha McKay, The Law Office of J.D. Lloyd, LLC; and others.

5.5 CLE credit hours

BBA members - $20 / Non-members - $40