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Annual DUI Defense Update: Tools for the Toolbox - 6 CLE / 1 E - 2025

  • Writer: ICLEF
    ICLEF
  • Oct 6
  • 2 min read

Updated: Nov 12


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Annual DUI Defense Update: Tools for the Toolbox

6 CLE / 1 E - On Demand Seminar


Overview:

Indiana attorneys who handle DUI cases won’t want to miss this informative and timely seminar on DUI Defense. Designed to strengthen both knowledge and courtroom skills, the program will cover critical topics including BMV Issues & Answers, Blood Test Basics & Procedures, Mitigation Services, and strategies for crafting persuasive Opening & Closing Statements. In addition, participants will gain valuable guidance on Ethical Considerations unique to DUI defense practice. This seminar offers the insights needed to better serve clients and navigate complex issues. Don’t miss this valuable opportunity, join us November 5th for the Annual DUI Defense Update.

Topics:

Welcome & Introduction

– Shaunda Lynch, Chair


BMV Issues & Answers

– Matt Kestian & Chris Palmer


Blood Test Basics & Procedures

– Charles Rathburn & John Watkins


Death & Serious Bodily Injury Cases

– Todd Sallee


Mitigation Services

– Aftan Archer


Opening & Closing Statements

– Matt Kroes


Ethical Considerations in DUI Defense Cases

– Timothy Sledd

Faculty:

Shaunda Lynch, Program Chair

Foster, O’Daniel, Hambidge & Lynch LLP, Evansville


Aftan Archer

LCSW/ Mitigation Specialist, Indianapolis


Matthew Kestian

Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Indianapolis


Matthew E. Kroes

Marc Lopez Law Firm, Indianapolis

 

Chris Palmer

Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Indianapolis


Charles J. Rathburn

Rathburn Law Office PC, Indianapolis


Todd Sallee

Sallee Law LLC, Indianapolis


Timothy M. Sledd

Chief Public Defender, Lawrence County, Bedford


John Watkin

Watkins Law Firm, Auburn



Annual DUI Defense Update: Tools for the Toolbox

6 CLE / 1 E - On Demand Seminar



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