Are you a newer Juvenile Court practitioner or just looking to brush up on the law? Things are always changing in Juvenile Court-make sure you understand the significance of the changes and where they are leading.
Take this opportunity to learn from an experienced faculty as they discuss what is new in juvenile delinquency practice. This program gives an overview of major developments in juvenile law so that you can spot issues in your cases and develop the fundamental skills critical to representing adolescent clients in delinquency cases.
Everyone working with children and juveniles within Massachusetts, and those looking to get involved, will benefit from this primer! Have your questions ready-the panel wants to hear from you!
Take this opportunity to learn from an experienced faculty as they discuss what is new in juvenile delinquency practice. This program gives an overview of major developments in juvenile law so that you can spot issues in your cases and develop the fundamental skills critical to representing adolescent clients in delinquency cases.
Everyone working with children and juveniles within Massachusetts, and those looking to get involved, will benefit from this primer! Have your questions ready-the panel wants to hear from you!
Course Content
1:00 pm -1:05 pmWelcome and Introduction
1:05 pm - 1:30 pm
Major Appellate and Supreme Court Cases on Juvenile Law
Cristina F. Freitas, Esq.,
Freitas & Freitas LLP, Lowell
Ziyad S. Hopkins, Esq.,
Youth Advocacy Division, Committee for Public Counsel Services, Quincy
Mark A. Koch, Esq.,
HLA, Boston
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Diversion at Different Stages
Debbie F. Freitas, Esq.,
Freitas & Freitas LLP, Lowell
Michael Glennon, Esq.,
Keches Law Group, Milton
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Juveniles and the Criminal Justice Reform Act
Cristina F. Freitas, Esq.,
Freitas & Freitas LLP, Lowell
Michael Glennon, Esq.,
Keches Law Group, Milton
Hon. Gloria Y. Tan,
Middlesex County Juvenile Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Cambridge
2:45 pm - 3:00 pm
Break
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Issue Spotting in Delinquency Cases
Panel
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
'Ask the Experts' Q&A Session and Key Takeaways
Panel
Please Note
This webcast is delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal.
There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only.
They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.
Speakers
CochairsVanessa F. Hernandez, Esq.,
Juvenile Defender Clinic, Suffolk University Law School, Boston
Lisa Lana, Esq.,
Youth Advocacy Division, Committee for Public Counsel Services, Malden
Faculty
Cristina F. Freitas, Esq.,
Freitas & Freitas LLP, Lowell
Debbie F. Freitas, Esq.,
Freitas & Freitas LLP, Lowell
Michael Glennon, Esq.,
Keches Law Group, Milton
Ziyad S. Hopkins, Esq.,
Youth Advocacy Division, Committee for Public Counsel Services, Quincy
Mark A. Koch, Esq.,
HLA, Boston
Hon. Gloria Y. Tan,
Middlesex County Juvenile Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Cambridge
