Attorney Christina Nestor Attends the National College for DUI Defense’s 2026 Summer Session

Attorney Christina Nestor of Berger Law has attended the National College for DUI Defense’s 2026 Summer Session. The session was called “DUI Trials Unleashed: From Voir Dire to Victory.” The seminar brought together attorneys and other respected voices in the profession for advanced instruction concerning the defense of individuals who are accused of driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

OWI defense is a highly technical area of criminal law, and these cases can involve far more than a police officer simply claiming that someone was impaired behind the wheel. Rather, OWI cases can involve complicated scientific evidence, chemical testing procedures, field sobriety tests, police observations, constitutional questions, and issues concerning whether certain evidence should be admitted in court. At the same time, a defense attorney must be able to take these complicated subjects and explain them to a judge or jury persuasively. Continued education is, therefore, an important part of providing defendants with the informed representation they deserve.

What Is the National College for DUI Defense?

The National College for DUI Defense, also known as the NCDD, is a nonprofit professional organization dedicated to improving the knowledge and abilities of attorneys who defend people charged with DUI, OWI, and other impaired-driving offenses.

The NCDD’s educational programs address a wide range of subjects, including field sobriety testing, breath and blood testing, toxicology, forensic evidence, cross-examination, jury selection, and trial advocacy. Its mission recognizes that defending someone accused of impaired driving can require far more than a general understanding of criminal law; attorneys who handle these cases must also know how to closely examine technical evidence, identify potential weaknesses or inconsistencies in the government’s case, question police officers and other witnesses effectively, and present a defense in a way that jurors can readily understand.

The 2026 Summer Session placed a particular emphasis on the practical courtroom skills attorneys may need during an impaired-driving trial. Rather than relying exclusively on traditional lectures, the seminar included shorter presentations, live demonstrations, and detailed explanations of various trial techniques.

This gave those in attendance an opportunity to watch advocacy methods being performed and then broken down in greater detail, allowing them to better understand how those methods may be used in real cases and actual courtroom settings.

Berger Law Continuously Improving Its OWI Defense

Christina’s attendance at this seminar reflects a broader principle at Berger Law: the process of becoming a more effective criminal defense attorney never truly ends. Laws can change, scientific testing procedures continue to develop, and every OWI case comes with its own set of factual, legal, and technical challenges. Because of this, attorneys who defend people against OWI charges must continue studying, training, and refining the ways in which they investigate cases, prepare for court, and advocate on behalf of their clients.

Berger Law takes pride in the effort its attorneys make to strengthen their legal knowledge and courtroom abilities. Christina Nestor’s participation in the NCDD Summer Session is yet another example of the firm’s continuing commitment to honing its craft and working toward a true mastery of OWI and criminal defense. When a person’s freedom, driving privileges, career, reputation, and future may all be at stake, having an attorney who takes that commitment seriously can make all the difference.