Do you know what the criminal court judges you appear before think about the law, legal practices and their personal likes and dislikes in the courtrooms? Have you had the opportunity to hear their perspective on the criminal case? These unique reference materials will provide you the opportunity to learn from the judges in your area on how you can build your criminal case skills and effectively represent your client in the courtroom. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insight and ask questions of criminal court judges. Order today!

1. Recent Developments in Criminal Law and Procedure
2. Initial Appearances, Plea Agreements, Preliminary Pleadings and Motions
3. Use of Discovery and E-Discovery
4. Voir Dire Do's and Don'ts
5. Legal Ethics - The Judicial View
6. Criminal Court Trial Tips
7. What Criminal Court Judges Don't Want to See in Their Courtrooms

Continuing Education Credits:   

Continuing Legal Education

Credit Hrs    State    Credit Approval Expiration

* denotes specialty credits

AM Session: 9:00 – 12:00
Panel Members:
Hon. Richard T. Bissen Jr.
Hon. Glenn J. Kim
Hon. Randal K.O. Lee
Hon. Kathleen N.A. Watanabe
Moderator: Howard K.K. Luke

1. Recent Developments in Criminal Law and Procedure
2. Initial Appearances, Plea Agreements, Preliminary Pleadings and Motions
3. Use of Discovery and E-Discovery
4. Voir Dire Do's and Don'ts

PM Session: 1:00 – 4:30
Panel Members:
Hon. Richard T. Bissen Jr.
Hon. Glenn J. Kim
Hon. Randal K.O. Lee
Hon. Kathleen N.A. Watanabe
Moderator: Howard K.K. Luke

5. Legal Ethics - The Judicial View (1:00 - 2:00)
   1. Best Practices in Communication Between Bench and Bar
   2. The Boundary of Advocacy and Ethical Litigation Conduct
   3. Protecting Confidentiality
   4. Ethical Conduct in the Courtroom
6. Criminal Court Trial Tips
   1. Effective Motions and Objections in the Courtroom
   2. Mistakes to Avoid with Witnesses and Evidence
   3. The Art of Persuasive Opening Statements and Closing Arguments
   4. Judges' Views on Technology in the Courtroom
7. What Criminal Court Judges Don't Want to See in Their Courtrooms

HON. RICHARD T. BISSEN JR. has served as a Circuit Court Judge in Hawaii's Second Circuit since April 2005.

HON. GLENN J. KIM has served as a Circuit Court Judge in Hawaii's First Circuit, presiding over the 4th Division since May 1, 2007.

HON. RANDAL K.O. LEE has served as Criminal Trial Judge in Hawaii's First Circuit, presiding over the 4th Division since 2005.

HON. KATHLEEN N.A. WATANABE has served as a Circuit Court Judge in Hawaii's Fifth Circuit since August 17, 2005.

MODERATOR - HOWARD K.K. LUKE is the principal of the Law Office of Howard K.K. Luke in Honolulu. Since 1977, Mr. Luke has concentrated his practice in the areas of criminal defense and civil litigation.

Please refer to Continuing Education Credit FAQ for general information about seeking credit for your participation in one of our continuing education programs.

Additionally, our team of credit specialists are here to answer your specific credit-related questions weekdays 7am - 5pm Central:

Phone: 866-240-1890

Email: credit@nbi-sems.com