Registered participants will receive Zoom access information and materials no earlier than 24 hours prior to the session start time.

Presenters

Zachary Dorado

Supervising Attorney, Family Defense Practice

Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem

Alexandra VanRooyen

Staff Attorney

Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem

This training is designed for criminal attorneys to learn about the implications of family court involvement that will impact their criminal case.The presenters will discuss the difference in burdens of proof between criminal and family court, best practices in handling a criminal case when there is a concurrent family court case, and why it is essential to review and give due consideration before giving any advice on a Child Protective Services (CPS) case where there is a pending criminal matter.

This training is appropriate for attorneys who do not intend to practice in family court, but need to become familiar and aware of the interplay of criminal and family legal considerations for their clients. The event is also open to family court defenders and those who handle both practices.

This program is intended for defense attorneys in criminal and family court practice and other members of the defense team, including investigators, paralegals, parent advocates, social workers, and mitigation specialists.

MCLE

NYSDA has been certified by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board as an Accredited Provider of Continuing Legal Education in the State of New York (2025–2028) in traditional and nontraditional formats. This transitional/nontransitional program has been approved for 1.5 credit hours in accordance with the requirements of the Continuing Legal Education Board. No CLE credit may be earned for repeat attendance at any accredited CLE activity.