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, NACDL (1996-97)Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers (1997-2024), Recipient, Robert C. Heeney Award, NACDL (1994) Recipient, Ninth Circuit John Frank Award (2015) Recipient, New York State Bar Association, David Michaels Memorial Award (2016), Recipient, American College of Trial Lawyers, Griffin Bell Award for Courageous Advocacy(2017), Former Director Federal Defenders of San Diego (1983-1991) and Federal Defenders of Eastern Washington & Idaho (1992-2002)
Education
Undergraduate: Furman University, 1974
Law School: University of South Carolina Law School, 1977
Texas Criminal Trial College, Dean of StudentsBoard Certified Criminal Law, State Bar of TexasPresident, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (2012-2013)
Education
Undergraduate: Cottey College, A.A., 1970
Law School: University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 1985
Bar Information
US Sup. Ct., 5th Cir., North, South, East, and West Dist. of TX
Trey Cockrell is also admitted to practice before the US Court of Appeals of the Fourth & Eleventh Circuits, as well as the US District Court for the Southern District of Texas; the District of South Carolina; the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas, as well as the Northern District of Florida.Trey clerked for The Honorable Frank Evans, Chief Judge of the Texas Court of Appeals
Attorney Frank H. Cofer III received his law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics. His background in science and technology is often brought to bear when litigating issues related to drug / alcohol tests, computer / digital forensics, and other complex forensic evidence.He is a partner at Cofer & Geller, LLC.
Education
Undergraduate: University of Georgia, B.S. Mathematics, 2000
Law School: University of Georgia School of Law, J.D., 2006
Past President, Harris Co. Criminal Lawyer's Assn.Former Board Member, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer's Assn.Member, American Bd. of Trial AdvocatesRecipient, Directors Award, TX Depart. of Public Safety (1997), Lawyer of the Year, Harris Co. Criminal Lawyers Assn. (1999)Listed, Best Lawyers in America (1994-Present)
Former Asst. Dist. Attorney Bronx County, NYMember, New York State Assn. of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Assn., CT Bar Assn., Fairfield Co. Bar Assn.
Education
Undergraduate: St. John University, , 1977
Law School: California Western School of Law, , 1981
Founding Member, Natl. College of DUI DefenseFounding Member, SCACDLLife Member NACDLMember IACTMember South Carolina Bar AssociationMember Anderson County Bar AssociationAuthor, "Handling Traffic Cases in South Carolina" (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Eds.)Co-author, "SC Traffic Lawyers' Tool Kit" (1st and 2nd Ed)Co-author, "SC Drug Case Tool Kit" (1st and 2nd Eds.)Co-author, "Accident Reconstruction"Co-author, "Field Sobriety Tests Are They Failure-Designed?"
Education
Undergraduate: University of Georgia, BBA, 1973
Law School: University of South Carolina, JD, 1976
President, Nassau Co. Crim. Cts. Bar Assn.Secretary, N.Y.S Bar Assn. Criminal Justice Sec.Chairman, ABA Litigation Sec. Sub Committee on SentencingBest Lawyers in AmericaSuper Lawyers MagazineAV rated by Martindale-Hubbell Author, "How to Handle a DWI Case", Nassau Co. Bar Assn ; "In Your Face Defense", NYSACDL Practice Guide
Education
Undergraduate: Tufts University, BA, 1981
Law School: Hofstra University School of Law, JD, 1984
Past President, Criminal Cts. Bar Assn. of Nassau Co.Past Exec. Comm. Member, NY State Bar, Crim. Justice SectionMember, NY State Assn. Of Criminal Defense LawyersAdjunct Faculty, Hofstra Univ. Sch. of LawGroups and Associations: International Society of Sports Nutrition, New York Bar Association, Nassau County Bar Association, International Federation of Body Builders, and the Advisory Board of the International Physique Professionals AssociationAuthor: "Legal Muscle: Anabolics in Ame
Life Member NACDL Life Member, NORML Life Member, NACDL Former Director, TCDLA Former Director, Former President Harris County Criminal Lawyers, Presidential Commendation Award, NACDL, AVVO Top Rated, AV Martindale-Hubbell
Education
Undergraduate: University of Houston, B.S. Biology, 1976
Graduate: University of Houston, J.D., 1984
Law School: University of Houston, J.D., 1984
Bar Information
Texas 1985; California 2003, 5th and 9th Circuit, USSC
Fellow, American Coll. of Trial Lawyers Former Chair, New York State Bar Assn., Criminal Justice SectionFounder-Life Member, New York State Assn. of Criminal Defense LawyersFellow, International Academy of Trial LawyersListed, Best Lawyers in AmericaBest Lawyers – White Collar Defense – Lawyer of the Year and in 2013, again Best Lawyers – Bet the Company – Lawyer of the Year
Education
Undergraduate: Canisius College, ,
Law School: State Univ. of NY @ Buffalo Law School,
