The  CPDA Awards Main Page contains links to all of the various awards presented over the years.
Additionally, the Annual Awards Nomination Form is available on that page and can be used when submitting a nomination …

Sentinel staff report - Posted: 07/14/2011 05:12:24 PM PDT
SANTA CRUZ – Two local attorneys were honored recently by the Santa Cruz County Bar Association in an annual nod to lawyers who stand out among their peers.
The …

In California – Presentation of a “Lifetime Achievement Award” to recently retired Santa Barbara County Chief Public Defender Gregory Paraskou, who also served with distinction in the Santa Clara County Public Defender Office, with a …

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Deputy Public Defender Jan Lecklikner from San Francisco County was presented with the 2011 “Defender of The Year” Award at the 42nd Annual Convention of the California Public Defenders Association on April 29, 2011, in …

SF Bay Area Criminal Defense Attorney Susan Leff receives National Defense Investigators Association’s “Profiles in Courage Award 2011″
Criminal defense attorney Susan Leff was honored recently at the National Defense Investigators Association’s convention in Southern California …

CALIFORNIA PUBLIC DEFENDERS ASSOCIATION
GIDEON AWARD 
For Her Insightful News Articles
On Criminal Justice
With Special Recognition for the Story Entitled:
Impulses Stress Young Brains
THE MONTEREY HERALD
Herald Salinas Bureau Reporter
JULIA REYNOLDS
In recognition of your thoughtful news pieces about the …

Alternate Public Defender Fukai Honored at CSULA
Los Angeles Japanese Daily News Service
Wed, Dec 15 2010
The California Forensic Science Institute (CFSI) at Cal State Los Angeles recognized Los Angeles County Alternate Public Defender for Janice Y. …

2010 CPDA Defender Program of The Year Award – The Office of The Public Defender of San Bernardino County’s “Alternative Approaches To Rehabilitation Within The Community ” (Windows Media Player) or Apple MOV format
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Los Angeles – Person of the Year Award Recipients Trade Accolades at Dinner
http://www.metnews.com/articles/2010/poy020210.htm
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This award was presented by Marin County Chief Public Defender Joe Spaeth at the California Public Defender Association’s 40th Annual Convention in April of 2009.

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Presented by CPDA Board Member Michael C. McMahon at the 40th Annual Convention in April 2009

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Presented in April 2009 at the California Public Defenders Association 40th Annual Convention

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This award was presented in April of 2009 at the California Public Defenders Association Convention to Steven C.  Weiss by Sonoma County Public Defender John Abrahams
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The presentation of the award is given by California Public Defenders Association President Bart Sheela at the organization’s 40th Annual Convention in April 2009.
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2009 Defender of The Year Award – R. Addison Steele II, Riverside County Deputy Public Defender

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2009 Special Recognition Award – Steven C. Weiss, Chief Deputy Public Defender, Sonoma County
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2009 – Special Recognition Award – Sacramento County Public Defender's Office Juvenile Division
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