Membership That Works for You

NACDL membership delivers real value for criminal defense lawyers at every stage of their career. From exclusive practice tools and CLE to peer mentoring and affinity savings, your membership works for you — and for justice, funding NACDL's fight to reform the criminal legal system at every level of government.

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First-time members and those rejoining the community — take a stand for a fair, rational, and humane criminal legal system.

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Featured Benefits

NACDL membership unlocks a wide range of benefits — here are some highlights.

Discounts on products and events

Members receive discounts across NACDL's full catalog — on-demand training, manuals, practice guides, and our in-person and virtual CLE programs. For lawyers who invest in continuing education, membership can pay for itself.
The Champion

The Champion is NACDL's flagship magazine, delivered to every member. Each issue features in-depth legal analysis, practice tips, and commentary on the most pressing issues facing the criminal defense bar.
NACDLConnect

NACDLConnect is an online community where members can ask questions, share strategy, and tap into the collective knowledge of thousands of criminal defense lawyers across the country. Whether you need a quick answer or a deep dive, your peers are there.
Find a Lawyer Directory

NACDL's public-facing attorney directory connects people searching for criminal defense representation directly to member lawyers. For attorneys in private practice, it's a meaningful source of client leads — at no additional cost.