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.
Take a stand for a fair, rational, and humane criminal legal system
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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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Join us on Thursday, October 24th, 2024 at 4PM EST (1PM PST) for a virtual, exclusive Maryland Public Defender NACDL Member Orientation overview session!
Join us on Thursday, November 7th, 2024 at 3PM EST (12PM PST) for a virtual NACDL First Time Attendee 2024 Defending Sex Cases Seminar Meet and Greet! Please RSVP below:
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NACDL is a member organization of legal professionals involved in criminal defense. This group of specialized lawyers offers your company or organization a unique marketing opportunity to reach over ten thousand potential new customers.
The Board of Directors established several membership categories pursuant to bylaws.
MEMBERSHIP MAKES A DIFFERENCE
When you belong to NACDL, you take a stand for a fair, rational, and humane criminal justice system: for redressing systemic racism, for fairness in charging and sentencing, for protection of the Fourth and Sixth Amendments, and for elimination of the death penalty.
You also take a step toward enhancing your own career though the networking, peer support, and educational tools NACDL provides.
Join NACDL now to become a part of the leading community for criminal defense!
Are you available to share your expertise with members seeking advice? NACDL's Mentor for A Moment provides peer-to-peer support, mentor to mentee, for NACDL members looking for assistance and connection.
Mentors agree to be available to provide brief consultations by phone or email to mentees for the purpose of greater competence within the profession and better delivery of legal services on behalf of clients. Sign up to be a mentor today!
NACDL Board Member Tim Zerillo (Portland, ME) shares his tips for starting your own practice and running your own firm: give back! See full video:
NACDLConnect provides opportunities to interact with other members, share knowledge and strategize together for the benefit of clients and the criminal defense profession. Members use NACDLConnect to refer cases to colleagues, request or share a brief, ask advice, or search the extensive history of member discussion, as well as libraries containing hundreds of briefs, motions, and other documents that have been shared over the years.
Help strengthen NACDL's voice. NACDL is the nation's preeminent community serving the criminal defense profession, and is committed to serving a diverse and inclusive community of lawyers. In a recent survey of our members, we found that two-thirds of our members first learned of NACDL from a colleague or friend.
For every new member you recruit, you will receive a $25 discount off your next year's dues! Recruit 5 or more members in a 12-month period, and get free membership for a full year!
NACDL offers several opportunities for membership. NACDL membership categories are set by NACDL's board of directors, and currently include the categories listed on this page.
The Board of Directors established several membership categories pursuant to recent bylaws amendments.
