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 Chairperson, NACDL Strike Force (1993-94)Recipient, President's Commendation, NACDL (1994)President's Award, WACDLPast Chairman, Criminal Law Section, State Bar of WashingtonPast Program Director, Natl. Institute for Trial Advocacy (Northwest Regional)Adjunct Trial Advocacy Prof., University of Washington (1977-2007)Board of Governors & Founding Member, WACDLKing Co. Bar, Chair Judiciary Committee (2008 - 2012)
Former Member, Board of Directors, NACDLCo-Chair, NACDL Money Laundering Comm.Co-Chair, NACDL Lawyer's Asst. Strike Force Comm.Strike Force Coordinator, Massachusetts Assn. of Criminal Defense LawyersFrequent CLE and Seminar Lecturer, NACDL
Professional Achievement Award 2005Past President, NACDL (1991-92)Recipient, Robert C. Heeney Award, NACDL (1985)President, Florida Criminal Defense Attorneys Assn. (1981-82)Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer, Natl. Board of Trial Advocacy Fellow, American Board of Criminal LawyersFormer Regent & Faculty Member, Natl. Criminal Defense CollegeTrustee, Riverside Military Academy
Education
Undergraduate: University of Miami, ,
Law School: Ill. Inst. of Tech Kent College of Law, 1974
Former President (Founder), South Carolina Assn. Criminal Defense LawyersBoard of Directors, York Co. Public Defenders Assn. (1990-2007)Former Chair (2001-02), Criminal Law Section, SC BarRecipient, Presidents Award (1999), South Carolina Assn. Of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Former Co-Chair, NACDL White Collar CommitteeTrustee, N.J. Affiliate of NACDLMember, American Coll. of Trial LawyersNamed One of 100 Most Influential Lawyers in America, National Law Journal
Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County (1986-1988); Assistant United States Attorney, Central Dist. of California, Criminal Division (1988-1991); Designated "Southern California SuperLawyer" from 2006 through Present; Managing Partner of -lawyer firm devoted exclusively to criminal defense in all federal, state and local courts; Firm is AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell; Member, California Association of Criminal Justice; Member, ABA White Collar Bar Section
Admitted to U.S.D.C. for Northern District of Georgia and Middle District of Georgia;Life Member - National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws;Contributing Member- Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers;Member - Georgia Bar AssociationMember - Cobb County Bar Association / Criminal Division;1,000 Lawyers For Justice;
Education
Undergraduate: Berry College, BA, 1991
Law School: Georgia State University, JD, 1994
Bar Information
United States District Court - Northern District of Georgia, United States District Court - Middle District of Georgia
Life member, Scribes-the American Society of Legal WritersMember, Indiana State Bar Association's Appellate Practice SectionCo-author, Indiana Public Defender Council's Sex Offender Pamphlet
Former Member, Board of Directors, Former Chair, NACDL Criminal Justice Committee, Board Certified, Criminal Law Texas Board of Legal Specialization Texas Superlawyers 2003 - present Women in White Collar Crime Association, Austin Chapter Secretary
Education
Undergraduate: Southern Nazarene University, 1989
Law School: University of Texas, 1992
Bar Information
5th Cir., US Dist. Ct., N, E, W, & S Dists. of TX, US Supreme Ct.
Former President, Virginia Assn. of Criminal Defense Lawyers;Â Former President Charlottesville-Albemarle Bar Association; Former President, Charlottesville-Albemarle Criminal Bar Association; Director, Criminal Defense Clinic; and Lecturer, University of Virginia School of Law (1987-2002)Substitute Judge 16th Judicial District, 1988-2000
Education
Undergraduate: New York University, B.A., 1974
Law School: University of Virginia School of Law , J.D., 1978
Past President, TCDLAFormer Chairperson, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers' Edu. Inst.,Past Chairman Criminal Justice Sec., State Bar of TexasChairperson, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Edu. Inst.Board of Directors, TCDLAMember, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers' Project, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers' Edu. Inst., State Bar of Texas, Coll. of the State Bar of TexasFaculty Member, Texas Criminal Trial College
Education
Undergraduate: East Texas State University, , 1968
Law School: Baylor School of Law , 1970
Bar Information
US Dist. Ct., N, W, S Dist. of TX, US Ct. of Appeals 5th Cir.
Sustaining Member, National College for DUI Defense (NCDD), Founding Member, DUI Lawyers Association (DUIDLA), VP and Governing Board Member, Michigan Association of OWI Attorneys (MIAOWIA, Faculty, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan (CDAM), Life Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)
Education
Undergraduate: Michigan State University, Bachelor of Arts, 1984
Law School: The Detroit College of Law, Juris Doctor,
Todd J.W. Wisner has been defending DWI exclusively for twenty five years. Our trademark: DWI DEFENSE IS ALL WE DO is based on decades of representation in this field.
His law practice is with his father, the Hon. Donald J. Wisner, a retired New York State Supreme Court Appellate Justice.
The law firm of WISNER & WISNER, LLP represents clients in Rochester, Buffalo and the surrounding communities. We have been criminal trial lawyers since 1966. We are available twenty four hours a day at 585-244-5600.
Mr. Wisner was the first attorney in New York State to be certified by NPAS at the factory on the BAC Datamaster. He was also certified as a supervisor to test and calibrate the device. Mr. Wisner was also certified in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing and as an Instructor in field sobriety testing by NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration).
