APDA Conference 2026: Full Schedule

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8:15am MST

Justified - Proving Self Defense at Trial

Wednesday June 17, 2026 8:15am - 9:45am MST

San Pedro

A comprehensive overview of presenting self defense at a jury trial, including real world examples.

Faculty

Ian Service

Attorney, Service Law Group

Mr. Ian Service
Principal Attorney
Owner of Service Law Group PLLCMr. Service is an Arizona defense attorney who has vast experience both as a deputy prosecuting attorney and as a deputy public defender before founding his own firm Service Law Group in 2016. His unique experience from both sides gives him the knowledge a... Read More →

Jeff Cloud

Attorney, JCloud Law

Wednesday June 17, 2026 8:15am - 9:45am MST
San Pedro

Courtroom Advocacy

CLE Hours 1.5

10:00am MST

Tried Too Young: What Happens When Adolescence Meets Adult Punishment

Wednesday June 17, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am MST

San Pedro

This course will provide the law and practical knowledge you need to represent juvenile and young adult clients when they are facing adult felony charges, oftentimes very serious class 2 and 3 felonies, from the time they are charged to plea negotiations and trial. This course will also cover the basics of JTOP - Juvenile Transferred Offender Program - a treatment court program that these clients can participate in if they are given a probation sentence. Bonus material covers the post-conviction relief these clients enjoy in AZ that most other clients cannot take advantage of.

Faculty

Samantha McLaughlin

Attorney, Maricopa Co. Public Defender

Sam is an attorney in the Maricopa County Public Defender's office specializing in the representation of juvenile clients being charged as adults.

Amy Faerber

Attorney, Maricopa Co. Public Defender

Amy is an attorney in the Maricopa County Public Defender's office representing young adults in the JTOP program.

Jessica Jimenez

Attorney, Maricopa Co. Public Defender

Jessica is an attorney in the Maricopa Co. Public Defender's office who has experience representing adults in felony matters and is currently representing young adults in the JTOP program.

Wednesday June 17, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am MST
San Pedro

Juvenile in Adult Court

CLE Hours 1.5

3:15pm MST

ETHICS: Intro to Autism

Wednesday June 17, 2026 3:15pm - 4:45pm MST

San Pedro

This class provides an overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder, emphasizing respectful terminology, early diagnosis, and the wide range of behavioral, social, sensory, and cognitive differences associated with autism. It examines the challenges autistic individuals and their families face in legal contexts, including communication barriers, vulnerability, family advocacy burdens, and interactions with schools, law enforcement, courts, and care systems. Through real-world case vignettes, the course highlights practical communication strategies and explores broader legal and social issues such as employment, privacy, family law, mental health proceedings, and the need for more tailored justice system responses.

Faculty

Wednesday June 17, 2026 3:15pm - 4:45pm MST
San Pedro

Mental Health

CLE Hours 1.5
Ethics hours 1.5

APDA Conference 2026

8:15am MST

Ian Service

Jeff Cloud

10:00am MST

Samantha McLaughlin

Amy Faerber

Jessica Jimenez

3:15pm MST

Eileen Spangrud

Ron Jones

Luke Finch

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