When Court Orders and FROs are Broken: Navigating the Criminal Contempt Process

Date: Jul 29, 2025 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Location: New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, and Online

Member Price: $159.00

Non-Member Price: $199.00

Section Price: $0.00

Event Code: I161225

Areas of Law: Criminal Law, Family

Earn up to 3.3 credits! (More Information)

Faculty

Keynote

Moderator

David J. Bruno, Esq.
The Bianchi Law Group, LLC, Parsippany

Presenters

Join moderator David J. Bruno and our distinguished panel of experts for an essential CLE seminar that delivers a comprehensive framework for handling criminal contempt cases.

Criminal contempt charges carry serious consequences, including incarceration and substantial fines, yet many attorneys approach these matters without a full understanding of their unique procedural and substantive complexities. Whether you're handling these cases pro bono or as paid counsel, this seminar provides the critical knowledge and practical strategies you need.

Our expert panel will guide you through the entire process, including:
• Initial complaint analysis and effective client intake procedures
• Navigating detention hearings and pre-trial release strategies
• Discovery tactics specific to contempt proceedings
• Trial preparation essentials and evidence evaluation
• Effective trial techniques for criminal contempt defenses
• Sentencing advocacy and mitigation approaches

Attendees will receive practical checklists, sample motions, and case strategy templates that can be immediately implemented in your practice. Don't risk your client's freedom by approaching these high-stakes cases unprepared.

Register today to ensure you have the tools and knowledge to effectively represent clients facing criminal contempt charges, regardless of your practice setting.

CLE Credits
NJ CLE:NJ CLE information: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 3.3 hours of total CLE credit (Full Credits Available: NJ General: 3.3).
NY CLE (t&nt):NY Professional Practice Non-Transitional: 3.0
PA CLE:PA Substantive Credit: 2.5
New: No PACLE fee is required for this program. To earn PA CLE credits, a valid PA Bar ID number must be entered into the CLE form provided after attending the program.

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