APDA Conference 2026: Full Schedule

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8:15am MST

Issues and Challenges in Juvenile Competency Reports

Friday June 19, 2026 8:15am - 9:45am MST

Juvenile competency in delinquency law determines if a youth has the cognitive maturity and mental capacity to understand proceedings and assist counsel and is a large component of an attorney’s delinquency law practice. This course is a review of the competency process and a consideration of the current issues a defense attorney should be familiar with when defending children in Arizona. It will also explore how to challenge expert reports and conclusions in a contested evidentiary hearing.

Faculty

Lori Leon

Attorney, Maricopa Co. Public Advocate

With more than 16 years of experience as a juvenile public defender, I have dedicated my career to advocating for children and protecting their rights within the justice system. I have a passion for youth advocacy and am committed to making a positive impact and ensuring every child... Read More →

Jason Max

Attorney, Maricopa Co. Public Advocate

Friday June 19, 2026 8:15am - 9:45am MST
San Pedro

Delinquency

CLE Hours 1.5

10:00am MST

ETHICS: Opposing the Prosecutor's Firearm and Toolmark "Matching" Evidence and Testimony: How to Fight It, Limit It, and Make a Solid Record

Friday June 19, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am MST

San Pedro

If your case has evidence of firearms "matching", this course will provide crucial information and a simple step-by-step process to challenge this dubious and unscientific evidence.

Faculty

Tom Glow

Attorney, Maricopa Co. Legal Advocate

Tom represents clients who are facing the death penalty. He has been a lawyer fo over 30 years. Yowch.

Friday June 19, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am MST
San Pedro

Forensics

CLE Hours 1.5
Ethics hours 1.5

APDA Conference 2026

8:15am MST

Lori Leon

Jason Max

10:00am MST

Tom Glow

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