CLE: Practicing in Juvenile Court: What to Expect, What to Do, and How to Help Your Clients
Experienced attorneys working in the juvenile court arena can tell you that the terminology is different and the atmosphere unique – and that representing a delinquent minor or parent accused of abuse or neglect requires a learning curve, to say the least. Don’t miss this introductory program in Rockford on April 12th that more experienced practitioners wish had been available to them when they began practicing in juvenile court!
Family law attorneys, practitioners representing children, and defense attorneys with basic to intermediate experience who attend this seminar will: learn how temporary custody issues are addressed; know who should be present in the courtroom during a trial; familiarize themselves with the client-interview process; know how to protect a client’s rights; understand what does and doesn’t matter to the judge during court; know what to expect when working with mental health professionals; recognize the differences in representing a minor vs. a parent; understand the probationary process; know how to get help for the client through a variety of available services; recognize the ethical issues that can arise when representing a client in juvenile delinquency and/or abuse and neglect cases; and much more!
The program is presented by the ISBA Child Law Section and qualifies for 7.25 hours MCLE credit, including 7.25 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit (subject to approval).