Criminal Defense Training Academy
OPD's Criminal Defense Training Academy was designed to strengthen public defenders by providing fundamental skills development in an interactive, supportive learning environment. Each year's class is comprised of attorneys from various corners of the state, most of whom have two or fewer years of public defense experience. Using a variety of educational methods, participants learn, develop, and apply client-centered defense advocacy skills.
To graduate from the Academy, participants must attend four days of training. All class sessions include a combination of lecture and small group exercises.
2021 Graduates:
Angela Avery |
Lee Coffin |
Ben Jordan |
Jeremy Riser |
Samuel Backman |
Amber Cognata |
Robert Lockhart |
Conner Sapp |
Sapida Barmaki |
Emily Coic |
David Lund |
Keith Schreckengost |
Lucas Barringer |
Melissa Derry |
Melissa McLachlan |
Mackenzie Taber |
Rose Boughton |
Sara Duross |
Krista Ozimy |
Nicholas Bilof |
Caroline Burnett |
Rachel Fitz |
Shannon Richards |
Lindi Westwood |
Alexandra Burton |
Stephania Greenwood |
Genissa Richardson |
Zachary Wiedman |
Jordan Castellano |
Briggs Helton |
Summer Rife |
Lucy Wilhelm |