Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice
40th Annual DWI CLE Seminar
Friday, June 5, 2026
8:00 am to 3:45 pm
The preeminent DWI CLE Seminar presented by Defenders for Defense Attorneys Only
At the Securian Financial Club at SAINTS CHS Field
St. Paul Saints CHS FIELD
360 N Broadway St, Saint Paul Minnesota 55101
This year’s theme is a practical, nuts-and-bolts DWI trial. We will walk through the core components of trying a DWI case from start to finish. There will be plenty of knowledge sharing for everyone – benefiting seasoned practitioners to those just starting out. Attend & receive leading-edge DWI defense information, research and forms available for defending Minnesota DWI cases – from the premier Minnesota criminal defense lawyers organization representing people charged with DWI.
This CLE will sharpen your trial strategy, update you on the latest developments, and connect you with other attorneys who focus on this work every day.
The agenda for the seminar and a downloadable agenda appear below.
And, NOW you can register and pay online (via credit card). To register online, see link at bottom of this page.
DWI CLE Topics include:
Hot Off the Press: DWI Case Law Update
Barry Edwards
Winning Before Trial: Strategic DWI Motion Practice
Bell Island
Legislative Update
Sen. Ron Latz
Making the Jury Yours: Advanced and Powerful Voir Dire in DWI Cases
Bell Island
Planting Reasonable Doubt: Crafting a Fruitful DWI Opening
Christine Zauhar
Finishing Strong: Delivering a Persuasive and Powerful DWI Closing
Jeff Sheridan
Lunch (included)
Defender of Justice Award – Charles Ramsay
Recognizing and Responding When You’re in Over Your Head (0.5 Ethics)
Charles Ramsay
Fighting the Revocation: Motion Practice, § 171.178 Updates and Ignition Interlock Strategy
Charles Segal
Turning the Tables: Making the Government’s Manuals Your Expert in DWI Defense
Dave Risk
Beating Breath Tests: Pulling Back the Curtain on the State’s “Magic Machine”
Dan Koewler
Understanding Cannabis, Stimulants and Impaired Driving
Aaron Olson
FOR DEFENSE ATTORNEYS ONLY (No Full/PT Prosecutors, or Assistant AGs)
Registration is available for both in-person and remote viewing. In-person seating limited.
For online registration: see link at bottom of this page; or
mail the registration form below and check made payable to “MSCJ” to:
MSCJ, c/o Sharon Osborn, 209 North Rum River Drive, Suite 3, Princeton MN 55371
This is the best DWI defense CLE – hands down.
Don’t miss out!
Applying for 6.0 total Minnesota CLE credits (includes 0.50 Ethics.)
Printable .pdf 2026 MSCJ DWI CLE flyer: