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.
Asst. DA, Queens, NYCInspector General, NYC DEPAsst. Attorney General, NYCertification: Harvard Negotiation Project, Cornell Institute on Organized CrimeTeaching: Criminal Law, Procedure, Evidence (Montgomery College, MD); Criminal Practice Institute, DC; NITA
Education
Undergraduate: S.U.N.Y. at Stony Brook, B.A., 1970
Graduate: New York University Law School, LLM, 1980
Past President, NACDL (1986-87)Vice President/Treasurer, Foundation for Criminal Justice (2005)Recipient, Robert C. Heeney Award, NACDL (1997)Member and Past Chair of Criminal Justice Section Council, American Bar Assn.Member, Board of Directors, Florida Assn. of Criminal Defense LawyersPast Chair, Criminal Justice Section, American Bar Assn.Florida Bar, Criminal Lawyers Executive CommitteeListed, Best Lawyers In America
Member, Assn. of Trial Lawyers of AmericaFormer DUI Prosecutor, Maricopa CountyNational College for DUI DefenseArizona Attorneys for Criminal JusticeAmerican Assn. for Justice
Education
Undergraduate: Arizona State University, , 1993
Law School: California Western School of Law, 1996
Kevin J. Mahoney has earned a reputation as one of Massachusett’s best, most aggressive, well-prepared, and skilled trial attorneys. For over 20 years, he has battled the government on behalf of the accused, winning an impressive 53 of his last 56 trials* and serving as lead counsel in more than 100 trials and appeals. He also maintains an active civil practice and has never lost a civil trial. Since 2007, the prestigious National Trial Lawyers has consistently named him one of “The Top 100 Trial Lawyers.†Avvo, the national lawyer rating service, rates Attorney Mahoney a 10.0/10.0 for “superb.â€
Attorney Mahoney regularly provides on-air legal analysis for Fox News Live, Fox & Friends, CNN’s Nancy Grace, Court TV’s Catherine Crier Live and Greater Boston with Emily Rooney on high profile criminal cases. Court TV’s Forensic Files chronicled his tireless and successful defense of Christina Martin, dubbed “the Jell-O Murderer†by the national press. A master cross-examiner, his book, “Relentless Criminal Cross-Examination,†is available from James Publishing Company. Mahoney teaches criminal defense lawyers how to prepare for a trial, craft an opening statement, and cross-examine police officers, medical examiners, forensic experts, eyewitnesses, and those claiming to have been victimized. It is the fastest selling book in the history of James Publishing.
Education
Undergraduate: University of Massachusetts Amherst, B.A., 1986
Law School: New England School of Law , J.D., 1989
Co Chair, NACDL Ethics Comm.Director, LA, Natl. Organ. to Reform Marijuana Laws (NORML), since 1973Recipient, 1999 Criminal Defense Attorney of the Year Award, Outstanding Contribution Appreciation Award, ACLU, Lawyer in the Classroom Award, Constitutional Rights FoundationAuthor, "The Margolin Guide to State and Fedl. Marijuana Laws"
Board Member, St. Louis Backstoppers (police & fireman's support)Lieutenant US Army, ArtilleryFormer FBI AgentRecipient, Distinguised Alumni Award, Washington Univ. Sch. of Law (2004)Recipient, St. Louis County Bar Assn. Distinguished Service Award (2006)Recipient, Award of Honor, St. Louis Lawyers Assn. (1991)Recipient, Honorary Order of Coif, Washington University School Of Law (1994)
Education
Undergraduate: Washington University of St. Louis, , 1956
Law School: Washington University School of Law, , 1958
Member, Fedl. CJA Lead Panel, E. Dist. of MOMember, Missouri Assn. of Criminal Defense LawyersFormer Member, Missouri Bar Criminal Law CommitteeMember, Fedl. CJA Panel Southern District Illinois2015,2016 Missouri Kansas Super LawyersMember ABA Criminal Justice SectionAV Rated Martindale Hubble
Board Member, Missouri Assn. Criminal Defense Lawyers (1986-88)Vice Chairman, Criminal Law Comm., Missouri Bar Assn.Chairman, Criminal Law Committee, Bar Assn. of Metropolitan St. Louis (2006-08)Recipient, Super Lawyers of Missouri and Kansas, (2006-2007)Recipient, Biography: Who's Who in American Law & Who's Who in America (1993-2015)
Education
Undergraduate: Washington Univ. St. Louis, MO, BA, 1954
Law School: Washington University, JD, 1963
Bar Information
8th Cir., Fedl. Dist. Cts., United States Tax Court, US Supreme Court
Oklahoma Bar Association Vice President (2010); Oklahoma County Bar Association President (2010-2011); President, Oklahoma City Chapter of the Federal Bar Assn. (1992-93); President, Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyers Assn. (1988); Fellow, American Board of Criminal Lawyers; Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers; Recipient, Lord Erskine Award for Career Achievement, OCDLA (2000); Oklahoma Bar Association Criminal Law Section Professional Advocate Award (2006)
Education
Undergraduate: Cameron University, Bachelor of Arts, 1976
Law School: Oklahoma City University, Juris Doctorate, 1978
Former Member, Board of Directors, NACDL Fellow, American Board of Criminal LawyersLecturer, Univ. of Florida Coll. of Law Annual WorkshopFlorida Bar and NBTA Board CertifiedPast President, Florida Assn. of Criminal Defense Lawyers (1997)Recipient, NACDL Robert C. Heeney Award (2004)
Education
Undergraduate: University of Florida, , 1968
Law School: University of Florida College of Law, 1970
Bar Information
5th, 11th Cirs., Trial Bars, Middle, Southern and Northern Dists., FL, US Supreme Ct.
