Advocacy in School Discipline
Date: June 23, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Host: PDS
Credits: 1 (PENDING)
Cost: Free
Location: Zoom
Registration: [Register here]
Meeting of the Commission on Public Defense Services (Hybrid) - May 19, 2026
The next regular meeting of the Commission on Public Defense Services will be held on Tuesday May 19, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. in person 77 Sewell Street, Suite 3001, Augusta (Capital Region Public Defender Office) and by ZOOM using the details provided below.
Please note that Chairman Tardy has established a three-minute limit for public comment. If you would like an issue added to the agenda so that it receives sufficient consideration by the Commission, please contact our office in advance of the meeting.
Meeting of the Commission on Public Defense Services (Hybrid) - April 14, 2026
The next regular meeting of the Commission on Public Defense Services will be held on April 14, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. in person Room 500 of the Burton Cross Building in Augusta and by ZOOM using the details provided below.
Please note that Chairman Tardy has established a three-minute limit for public comment. If you would like an issue added to the agenda so that it receives sufficient consideration by the Commission, please contact our office in advance of the meeting.
Download the Commission Packet (Not yet available)
Meeting of the Commission on Public Defense Services (Hybrid) - March 9, 2026
The next regular meeting of the Commission on Public Defense Services will be held on March 9, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. in person Room 500 of the Burton Cross Building in Augusta and by ZOOM using the details provided below.
Please note that Chairman Tardy has established a three-minute limit for public comment. If you would like an issue added to the agenda so that it receives sufficient consideration by the Commission, please contact our office in advance of the meeting.
Download the Commission Packet (Not yet available)
Adjudicatory Hearing (Zoom) - February 6, 2026
On February 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., a Presiding Officer of the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services (“Commission”) will convene an adjudicatory hearing to receive evidence and determine if grounds exist to suspend Jeffrey Toothaker, Esq. (Bar # 7523) from rosters of candidates for acceptance of assignments from the Commission.
The hearing will be held via Zoom.
Compulsive Gambling and Attorneys
Date: December 3, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Host: PDS
Credits: 1 (Ethics)
Cost: Free
Location: Zoom
Registration: [Register here]
Summary: This one-hour CLE will explore the burgeoning trend of compulsive gambling, especially within the legal community, and how to get help for yourself or someone else.
Aging and Cognition: Recognizing Signs and Supporting Colleagues
Date: October 1, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Host: PDS
Credits: 1 (H&D)
Cost: Free
Location: Zoom
Registration: [Register here]
Summary: This one-hour CLE will discuss common indications of mild cognitive impairment and dementia, how such conditions can affect a lawyer's work, and what to do if you're worried about a colleague or loved one.
Cannabis and Maine Attorneys
Date: August 6, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Host: PDS
Credits: 1 (Ethics)
Cost: Free
Location: Zoom
Registration: [Register here]
Summary: This one-hour CLE will examine recreational cannabis use amongst attorneys in Maine, potential risks and side effects, and preventing misuse and dependence.
Alcohol Use Disorder: Prevention and Resources
Date: June 4, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Host: PDS
Credits: 1 (Ethics)
Cost: Free
Location: Zoom
Registration: [Register here]
Summary: This one-hour CLE will delve into the signs and symptoms of alcohol use disorder, pathways to recovery and treatment, and how to be an ally for the sober people in your own life.