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Education & Development

36th Annual
Public Defender Education Conference
June 16-18, 2008
Radisson Plaza Hotel
Lexington , Kentucky
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The Kentucky Public Defender College is one of the top public defender training programs in the United States. The depth of our experience and expertise is apparent both in curriculum design and course delivery. Our faculty are among the best trainers in the profession.

“The training I've seen at DPA is, simply, outstanding. They truly invest in their young lawyers"

David Feige
KPDC faculty member and author of "Indefensible"

"There's no better training, for your practice and for how to live your life."
Jennifer P. Lo
Kentucky Public Defender

"As a brand new attorney, three months on the job with DPA was more than a year's worth of experience I had in the private sector. The knowledge, expertise, and experience of the DPA's attorneys and leaders have proven to be an invaluable asset."
Josh Nacey
Kentucky Public Defender

Overview of KPDC

Week One Schedule

Faubush

Week Three Schedule

Annual Conference

Juvenile Summits

KPDC Staff