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NC Office of the Parent Defender

NC Office of the Parent Defender

Providing and promoting high quality legal representation for parents affected by the child welfare system (DSS) and parents facing contempt in child support and other civil proceedings

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Quarterly FREE CLEs coming!

April 23, 2026

FREE one-hour CLEs (which we’re calling Second Tuesday Sidebar: Quick Tips for Parent Defense Practice) will be offered virtually by the Office of the Parent Defender. These will be held during lunchtime (12:30-1:30pm). Save the date for the 2nd Tuesday of the 2nd month of each quarter. Yes, I’m aware that the first one falls on the 3rd Tuesday – that’s just to keep you on your toes!

Projected dates for Second Tuesday Sidebar: Quick Tips for Parent Defense Practice 2026 are as follows:

               May 19, 2026: Post-Adoption Contract Agreements, Part II
               August 11, 2026: TBD
               November 10, 2026: TBD

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123 West Main Street
Suite 700
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 354-7230

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