NACDL - National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Life Member Directory
Life members are attorneys who have made an extraordinary commitment to support the work of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. By supporting NACDL at the highest dues level, they are accorded a lifetime membership as long as they continue to meet the standards for NACDL membership. In addition, they are listed in this special expanded life member directory, including bio and photograph, and receive a special award in recognition of their support for NACDL’s work.
Past-President, Missouri Assn. of Criminal Defense LawyersMember, Natl. Coll. Of DUI Defense (2004-Present)Recipient, Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyer in Missouri, Who's Who, Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The American Trial Lawyer Assn.
Education
Graduate: Washburn University, School of Law, , 1997
Law School: Washburn University, School of Law, 1997
Attorney Thomas A. Pavlinic is a nationally recognized sex crimes trial lawyer. Created and lead by Tom, Premier Defense Group is a unique law firm that specializes exclusively in defending individuals across the country who have been charged with sexual crimes, in particular said crimes involving children.
Education
Undergraduate: University of Marlyand, BS, 1969
Law School: George Washington Law School, JD, 1973
Neal Pedowitz
Contact Information
Las Vegas, NV
Biography
Forfeiture Commendation, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice and ACLU
The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Ohio Rising Stars Super Lawyers 2006, Ohio Rising Stars Super Lawyers 2007, Member of the American Bar Association, Ohio Bar Association, Ohio Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers, Former member of the National College for DUI Defense.
Education
Undergraduate: Wright State University, B.A., 1996
Law School: University of Dayton School of Law, J.D., 1999
I lead an office of several dedicated deputy public defenders who stand with our clients, protect our civil liberties, and fight for our equality before the law. We run a client-centered office, meaning our clients' legal needs are the starting point but not the exclusive concern. While trial skills and aggressive courtroom advocacy are still paramount, we focus on the client as a whole by addressing their needs to prevent further contact with the criminal justice system. We help them find resources for mental health, substance use disorders, family reunification, and many other specific needs on a client-by-client basis. To achieve this, we have a team of support staff that works as the backbone of the organization, a social worker to help our clients with needed resources, investigators that search for the truth when it would otherwise be neglected, and, of course, a team of lawyers willing to stand up to the immense power of the state.
Education
Undergraduate: UNLV
Graduate: University of Wyoming
Bar Information
Nevada and Oregon
Michael J Petro
Federal Criminal Defense Attorney, Michael J. Petro Federal Criminal Defense Attorney
I have been a Federal Criminal Defense Attorney in Tampa and Chicago since 1989. MDFL, NDIL, DCDC, CDIL, SDFL, NDFL, SDIL. I have been lead counsel on forty-four Federal jury trials. I have also been lead counsel on thirty Fifth, Seventh, and Eleventh Circuit Appeals briefs. I also practice in Florida and Illinois State Courts. Call me if you need help in Tampa or Chicago. 312-913-1111
Education
Undergraduate: Indiana University Bloomington, B.S., 1985
Law School: Indiana University Bloomington, J.D., 1988
Among other distinctions, Mr. Petruzzi is a Life Member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers-Miami Chapter, and he has been on the legal committee for the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws for over ten years. Mr. Petruzzi has been recognized as one of the "Top 100 Trial Lawyers" by the American Trial Lawyer's Association. He has a 10.0, “Superb,†rating by AVVO which is the highest rating available.
Education
Undergraduate: Hamilton College, B.A., 1990
Law School: University of Miami, J.D., 1993
Bar Information
Mr. Petruzzi is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court and many federal courts.
DOJ Tax Division (1990-94)US Attorney's Office, MD FL (1994-99)Adj. Prof. of Law, Barry Univ. Coll. of LawAdj. Prof. of Law, Univ. of FL Levin Coll. of Law, LLM in TaxationRecipient, Outstanding Attorney, USDOJ, Tax Division (1993)Director and Treasurer, George C. Young Inn of Court
Certified Criminal Law SpecialistBoard of Governors, Arizona Attorneys for Criminal JusticeCooperating Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union of ArizonaVolunteer Staff Attorney, Northern Arizona Justice ProjectRecipient, Law Day Award, Racial Proofing, ACLU of Arizona (2004)Recipient, William Rothstein Award, Racial Proofing, Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice (2003)
Education
Undergraduate: Bowling Green State University, , 1980
President, State Bar of Arizona (1996-97)Past President, Arizona Attorneys for Criminal JusticeFormer Chairman, Criminal Justice Section, Criminal Rules Committee, State Bar of ArizonaFellow and State Chair, American College of Trial LawyersAdjunct faculty, University of Arizona College of Law, Advanced Criminal Trial PracticeListed, The Best Lawyers in America (1993-Present)The Best Lawyers in America: Lawyer of the Year, Tucson, Arizona, Criminal Defense: White Collar (2012) and La
Education
Undergraduate: University of Toledo, , 1971
Law School: University of Toledo Law School, , 1974
Mr. Pimentel is the founding member of Pimentel & Associates, PLLC. The has four attorneys and handles everything from misdemeanors to Aggravated Murder.
Past President, NACDL Board of Directors (2006-07)Trustee, Foundation for Criminal Justice (2005)Faculty, Natl. Coll. for Criminal Defense; Trial Practice Inst.; PD AcademyMember, Board of Directors, NACDL (1978-85), (1993-2000)Former Director, OACDL (1988-93)Listed, Best Lawyers in America,& Natl. Directory of Criminal Lawyers
Education
Undergraduate: University of Cincinnati, , 1964
Law School: Salmon P. Chase College of Law, 1968
Bar Information
US Cts. of Appeal (4th, 6th, 9th, 10th Cir.), US Dist. Cts., US. Tax Ct., US Supreme Ct.
Cum LaudeLife Member, KACDLLife Fellow, KY Bar Foundation,Founding Member, Thomas M. Cooley Law Sch. 21st Century FundRecipient, Best Advocate & 1st Place Team, F. Lee Bailey Nat. Moot Crt. CompetitionPublicity Editor, "Law Review"Co-Author, "Reasonable Accommodations for Arrestees under the American Disabilities Act", American Society of Criminology (2000, 2003)
Education
Undergraduate: University of Kentucky, , 1987
Law School: Thomas M. Cooley Law School, , 1997
Bar Information
E. & W. KY Fedl. Dist. Cts., 6th Cir., US Supreme Ct.
Richard A. Portale
Partner at Portale Randazzo LLP, Portale Randazzo LLP
After earning his Bachelor of Arts at the University of Buffalo and his Juris Doctor from John Marshall Law School, Richard Portale served as an Assistant District Attorney to the Westchester County’s DA Office for five years. While he started out in Motions and Appeals, he quickly moved up to the Grand Jury and then to Gangs and Narcotics. Afterwards, he started working with Duffy, Duffy & Burdo, LLP and then eventually established his own criminal defense practice. At the Law Offices of Richard Portale, P.C., Mr. Portale works closely with his clients to develop a comprehensive legal defense strategy in order to avoid the devastating consequences of a criminal charge. With a nearly perfect trial record over the past 15 years, he truly understands what it takes to win a favorable outcome.
Education
Undergraduate: University of Buffalo, BA, 1994
Law School: John Marshall College of Law, JD, 1997
Member, GACDLMember, TACDLMember, Gridiron, University of Georgia ChapterRecipient, The Legal Elite: Georgia's Most Effective Lawyers, Georgia Trend (2006)Recipient, Georgia Super Lawyers, "Atlanta Magazine"(2005)Recipient,Daily Report Newsmaker of the Year, "The Daily Report" (2004)
Education
Undergraduate: University of Tennessee Chattanooga, , 1982
Law School: University of Georgia School of Law, 1985
Cross Examination: Science and Techniques (Co-author, Roger J. Dodd).National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (President: 1998-99)Denver Criminal Defense: State and federal cases. “Lawyer of the Year†by The Best Lawyers in America® (1998-2023)"Colorado Super Lawyers®Listed in Chambers USA® publication (2007-present)
Education
Undergraduate: University of Colorado, B.S., Business Admin, 1969
Law School: University of California, San Francisco J.D., 1973
Bar Information
U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Board of Directors, San Diego Criminal Bar Assn. (1997-2004); Member:CA 1st Amendment Coalition; DUI Defense Lawyer's Association (Founding member); Natl. Coll. for DUI Defense, CPDA, CACJ; National Lawyer's Guild; National Police Accountability Project. Legal Analyst: Fox News; CT. TV; MSNBC. Speaker: CA, FL State Bar Conventions on Criminal Law. Voted one of the top criminal attorneys in San Diego and Orange County by San Diego Daily Transcript, OC Magazine and "Our City, San Diego" Magazine.
Education
Undergraduate: George Washington University, B.A. , 1983
Law School: California Western School of Law, J.D., 1991
