DVRO Cross Over Issues Between Family Law and Criminal Law

About this program
Your client was arrested over the weekend for domestic violence and is now kicked out of the house, not having any custody with the kids, and is facing criminal charges — what do you advise? In this program, panelists will consider the competing interests of criminal and family law when defending Domestic Violence Restraining Orders.
Moderated by family law and criminal law attorneys and presented by bench officers with experience in both criminal and family law, this Webinar will educate you on how to best defend your client from arrest through trial.
This OnDemand CLE program earns 1.5 hours of General credit in California. It aired November 2, 2023 and features Hon. Firdaus F. Dordi, Alan Eisner, Joy Kraft Miles, and Judge Michelle Short.
Speakers
Hon. Firdaus F. DordiAssistant Supervising Judge, Family Law Division, LASC
Alan EisnerAttorney Eisner Gorin, LLP Certified Criminal Law Specialist
Joy Kraft MilesPresident Kraft Miles, A Law Corporation Certified Family Law Specialist
Judge Michelle ShortLos Angeles Superior Court, North Valley Judicial District, Chatsworth Courthouse
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