Renewed War on Drugs, harsher charging policies, stepped-up criminalization of immigrants — in the current climate, joining the NACDL is more important than ever. Members of NACDL help to support the only national organization working at all levels of government to ensure that the voice of the defense bar is heard.
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NACDL is committed to enhancing the capacity of the criminal defense bar to safeguard fundamental constitutional rights.
NACDL harnesses the unique perspectives of NACDL members to advocate for policy and practice improvements in the criminal legal system.
NACDL envisions a society where all individuals receive fair, rational, and humane treatment within the criminal legal system.
NACDL’s mission is to serve as a leader, alongside diverse coalitions, in identifying and reforming flaws and inequities in the criminal legal system, and redressing systemic racism, and ensuring that its members and others in the criminal defense bar are fully equipped to serve all accused persons at the highest level.
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NACDL is a dynamic, mission-driven association committed to being a leader in identifying and reforming flaws and inequities in the criminal justice system.
The Resource Counsel will respond to requests for assistance from criminal defense lawyers, advising on and litigating ground-breaking Fourth Amendment issues in federal and state cases. The Resource Counsel will also create related resources for the defense bar and conduct trainings for defense lawyers around the country in order to equip them with the tools and technical assistance that are essential to ensuring that Fourth Amendment case law evolves with technology.
This panel focuses on existing efforts and strategies to ensure the best outcomes for those who have been justice involved.
Shattering the Shackles of Collateral Consequences: Exploring Moral Principles and Economic Innovations to Restore Rights and Opportunity NACDL’s 17th Annual State Criminal Justice Network Conference and 2nd Annual Presidential Summit | August 23-25, 2018 | Atlanta, GA
Collateral Consequences: Policy presented by David Singleton, Executive Director, Ohio Justice & Policy Center
Race Matters I: The Impact of Race on Criminal Justice September 14-15, 2017 | Detroit, MI
The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) is currently accepting proposals from individuals to serve as an independent contractor for various projects related to NACDL's Capital Case Litigation Initiative (CCLI).
Department of Justice guidance issued in March 2023 provided prosecutors with a set of criteria to use when evaluating the compliance programs of corporations facing a resolution to criminal charges, such as a plea agreement, deferred prosecution agreement, or non-prosecution agreement.
Brief Of Amici Curiae The Dkt Liberty Project, The Cato Institute, Collateral Consequences Resource Center, Clause 40 Foundation, Law Enforcement Action Partnership, The Macarthur Justice Center, The R Street Institute, The Sentencing Project, And The National Association Of Criminal Defense Lawyers In Support Of Plaintiffs-Appellants.
Letter from members of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights to members of the Senate regarding fair-chance hiring practices that include banning the box asking about prior convictions on an initial job application, as addressed in the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2015 (S. 2021).
Executive Director Norman Reimer's letter to President Barack Obama regarding fair-chance hiring practices that include banning the box asking about prior convictions on an initial job application.
President Barbara Bergman's letter to House members regarding the Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005 (H.R. 4437).
Brief Amici Curiae of the National Consumer Law Center, Demos, The National Association of Consumer Advocates, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the National Employment Law Project, and the Southern Coalition for Social Justice.
