Criminal Law Section of The Florida Bar

Ufferman Files Part 4 (Juvenile Resentencing)
2025-10-31 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Originally presented on October 31, 2025, course number 8914 is approved by The Florida Bar until approximately May 1, 2027, for 1 CLE and 1 certification credit each in Criminal Appellate, Criminal Trial, and Juvenile Law. Florida Bar members may self-report credit through their member portals. Watch the recording on YouTube.
Episode 4 of The Ufferman Files is a thought-provoking CLE presentation on Juvenile Resentencing hosted by Michael Ufferman of the Michael Ufferman Law Firm, P.A. in Tallahassee.
This session dives into representing juvenile defendants eligible for resentencing or review under Miller v. Alabama, 567 U.S. 460 (2012). Our panel brings together an incredible lineup: Jennifer Marshall and Don Pumphrey, experienced defense attorneys with numerous successful Miller cases; Kate O’Shea, one of the nation’s top mitigation specialists; and Michael Rosado, a Miller defendant released in 2024 after more than 25 years in prison.
Whether you currently represent a Miller defendant—or you have an upcoming sentencing hearing where mitigation is key—this episode will be both entertaining and deeply informative. Let’s continue the conversation about justice, advocacy, and reform.
Course #8914 classification: Intermediate

CLER Program (max credit: 1.0 hours) General: 1.0 hours
Certification Program (max credit: 1.0 hours) Criminal Appellate Law: 1.0 hours, Criminal Trial Law: 1.0 hours, Juvenile Law: 1.0 hours
For more information about CLER/Certification requirements, click here.

PRESENTERS

Jennifer Marshall, Office of Regional Conflict Counsel, West Palm Beach (View Bio)

Don Pumphrey, Pumphrey Law, Tallahassee (View Bio). Jennifer Marshall and Don Pumphrey have successfully represented numerous juvenile defendants in Miller proceedings.

Kate O’Shea, Suzerain Capital Defense, Lexington, South Carolina (View Bio). Kate O’Shea is one of the leading mitigation specialists in the country.

Michael Rosado, Florida Prison Consultants LLC, Tampa (View Bio). Michael Rosado is a Miller defendant who was released from incarceration in the summer of 2024 after spending over 25 years in prison.

Michael Ufferman, Michael Ufferman Law Firm, P.A., Tallahassee (View Bio). Michael Ufferman is Florida Bar board-certified in criminal appellate law and considered an expert in criminal appeals.

FREE CLE: Ufferman Files Part 5 - Stand Your Ground
2025-12-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Ufferman Files Part 5 – Stand Your Ground. Originally presented on Friday, December 12, 2025, by Michael Ufferman of the Michael Ufferman Law Firm, P.A. in Tallahassee. Course number 9368 is approved by The Florida Bar until approximately June 12, 2027, for 1 CLE and 1 certification credit each in Criminal Appellate and Criminal Trial. Florida Bar members may self-report CLE credit through their member portals. Watch the recording on YouTube.
Specifically, our panelists will discuss the current Florida Statutes and procedures that apply to pretrial Stand Your Ground immunity motions and hearings, recent Florida caselaw addressing the subject, the Florida Supreme Court’s new opinion amending Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.190 and the impact of those amendments on SYG proceedings, and appellate review of SYG proceedings—in particular the different role of prohibition petitions versus certiorari petitions.
On this episode, Michael will be joined by attorneys Patrick Canan and Dan Hilbert, who will discuss their role in representing Luis Casado in a high-profile SYG immunity case in St. Augustine. Michael will also be joined by Dr. Laurence Miller, a neuropsychologist who specializes in police psychology, who was one of the expert witnesses in Mr. Casado’s case. This episode is a must for anyone who has an upcoming SYG case—and it will surely be informative and entertaining for all of those who practice criminal law.

FREE CLE: Criminal Defense – Hanging Out Your Own Shingle
2026-02-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Please join us on Thursday, February 26, from 12 – 1 p.m. for “Criminal Defense: Hanging Out Your Own Shingle,” by Jalen Thompson, Pearl & Thompson Attorneys at Law, Lakeland; Kyle Tursky, Tursky & Kelefas Law, Seminole; Katia L. Wilson, The Law Office of Katia L. Wilson, PLLC, Orlando; and Shireen Brueggeman, Brueggeman Law PLLC, Miami. REGISTER
Ready to be your own boss? Starting a criminal defense firm requires more than just legal knowledge—it requires a roadmap. Join us for a high-impact, one-hour session featuring three practitioners who took very different paths to private practice. Whether you are currently in government service or a fresh admittee, this webinar provides the “boots on the ground” insight you need to launch successfully.
This live Zoom program is hosted by the Criminal Law Section’s Young Lawyers Committee and will be moderated by Kyra Lucas-Millbrook, Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel, 1st Region, Green Cove Springs. It is free for Criminal Law Section members. Non-members may register for $40, which includes Section membership. Course number 9624 is approved for 2 CLE, 2 Criminal Appellate, and 2 Criminal Trial.

2026 Experts on DUI
2026-05-07 08:00 - 2026-05-08 17:00 | Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel, 4200 Jim Walter Blvd., Tampa, FL, 33607, United States
Experts on DUI. Live (in person only) at the Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel. Details and registration will be available soon.

2026 Criminal Law Update
2026-06-25 09:00 - 16:55
2026 Criminal Law Update. Live (in person only) during the Annual Florida Bar Convention. Details and registration will be available soon.
