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Total Credits: 2 AL General, 2 AK General, 2 AZ General, 2 AR General, 2 CA General, 2 CO General, 2 CT General, 2 DE General, 2 FL General, 2 GA General, 2 HI General, 2 ID General, 2 IL General, 2 IN General, 2 IA General, 2 KS General, 2 KY General, 2 LA General, 2 ME General, 2 MD General, 2 MA General, 2 MI General, 2 MN General, 2 MS General, 2.4 MO General, 2 MT General, 2 NE General, 2 NV General, 2 NH General, 2.4 NJ General, 2 NM General, 2 NY General, 2 NC General, 2 ND General, 2 OH General, 2 OK General, 2 OR General, 2 PA General, 2 RI General, 2 SC General, 2 SD General, 2 TN General, 2 TX General, 2 UT General, 2 VT General, 2 VA General, 2 WA Law & Legal Procedure, 2.4 WV General, 2 WI General, 2 WY General
Effective cross-examination does not require theatrics—it requires control, clarity, and strategic simplicity. This foundational program distills complex cross-examination principles into practical, easy-to-apply rules that attorneys can use immediately in trial preparation and in the courtroom. Participants will learn how to establish and maintain witness control, craft purposeful leading questions, and identify the overlooked details that often determine whether a cross-examination succeeds or falters. The course also explores subtle but powerful courtroom dynamics, including positioning, proximity, tone, and pacing, and how these factors influence credibility and persuasion. Drawing on decades of trial experience, this program focuses on the fundamentals that matter most. By simplifying cross-examination into repeatable techniques, attorneys will gain a clear framework for conducting confident, disciplined, and strategically effective cross-examinations.
Learning Objectives:
1. Explain the primary strategic goals of cross-examination and when it should—and should not—be used.
2. Demonstrate techniques for maintaining witness control, including the use of tight, leading questions and disciplined structure.
3. Apply simple, rule-based frameworks to organize cross-examination around key themes and objectives.
4. Recognize and avoid common cross-examination mistakes that dilute impact or surrender control to the witness.
5. Use courtroom dynamics strategically, including proximity, body language, and pacing, to enhance persuasive effectiveness.
6. Incorporate overlooked but critical trial details that can significantly influence the success of cross-examination.
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: Live Webcast
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Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: Live Webcast
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Status: Approved
CLE programs which take place outside of Alaska or are webcast from outside of Alaska are not required to be accredited by the Alaska Bar Association. Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attendance at CLE programs offered in or from other jurisdictions if the program has been accredited by another MCLE jurisdiction.
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: Live Webcast
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Status: Approved
The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 1 hour(s) toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona, including 0 hour(s) of professional responsibility.
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
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Provider Number: 3333
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
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Provider Number: 13825
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
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Provider Number: 236059
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
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Provider Number: 5105
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
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Provider Number: ATT0001
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
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Provider Number: 111648
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
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Provider Number: 5809
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
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Provider Number: 6888
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
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Provider Number: 7486
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: Live Webcast
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Provider Number: 1873
Maryland attorneys do not have MCLE requirements.
Massachusetts attorneys do not have MCLE requirements.
Michigan attorneys do not have MCLE requirements.
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: Live Webcast
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Provider Number: 10280
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2.4
Course Type: Live Webcast
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Provider Number: N/A
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
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Provider Number: 4760
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
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Credit Type: General
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Provider Number: 50550
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: Live Webcast
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NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. The provider believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 and may quality for 60 minutes toward the annual NHMCLE requirement. New Hampshire attendees must self-determine whether a program is eligible for credit, and self-report their attendance.
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2.4
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Provider Number: 703
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
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Provider Number: 6460
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Provider Number: 14474
Credit Type: General
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Provider Number: 2839
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
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Credit Amount: 2
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Provider Number: SPON00593
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: Live Webcast
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Provider Number: N/A
South Dakota attorneys do not have MCLE requirements.
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
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Provider Number: 12507
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
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Law & Legal Procedure
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: Live Webcast
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Provider Number: 9124293
Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2.4
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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: Live Webcast
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Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2
Course Type: Live Webcast
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Michael J. DeBlis III, Esq., LL.M. is a partner at DeBlis Law, where he represents clients in tax compliance, criminal defense, and complex regulatory matters. He earned his J.D. from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and later obtained a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation. Before entering private practice, Mr. DeBlis served as a public defender in New Jersey, where he tried serious felony cases and developed extensive courtroom experience. In addition to his litigation practice, he advises individuals and businesses on tax controversy matters, including IRS and state investigations. Known for his dynamic courtroom presence and narrative-driven advocacy style, Mr. DeBlis frequently speaks on trial strategy, witness examination, and persuasive communication techniques for attorneys seeking to sharpen their courtroom skills.
