Criminal Defense Lawyer Travis Finck Elected to Board of Directors of Nation’s Criminal Defense Bar – Washington, DC (Feb. 20, 2024) – North Dakota criminal defense lawyer Travis Finck was elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) at the Association’s Midwinter Board Meeting in Las Vegas. He joins those who are currently serving their terms on the NACDL Board of Directors. 

Statement by Nation’s Criminal Defense Bar on Texas Attorney General’s Response to Court Order Allowing Emergency Abortion – Washington, DC (Dec. 7, 2023) – In response to a Travis County, Texas, judge’s emergency order allowing a pregnant woman to receive an abortion due to fatal fetal abnormalities and a high risk of life-threatening complications, Attorney General Ken Paxton tweeted a letter and issued a statement defying the court’s decision by threatening prosecution of anyone involved in the abortion.

Nation’s Criminal Defense Bar Mourns the Loss of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor – Washington, DC (Dec. 1, 2023) – The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) mourns the loss of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor – the first female justice on the United States Supreme Court who was known as an independent jurist and the most powerful woman in America due to her decisive votes on issues including affirmative action, sex discrimination, and voting rights – who passed away in Phoenix at the age of 93 on December 1, 2023.

Chicago, IL Attorney Todd S. Pugh Sworn In as Treasurer of Nation’s Criminal Defense Bar – Washington, DC (Oct. 24, 2023) – Todd S. Pugh was sworn in to serve as Treasurer of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) at the Association's Fall Meeting in Washington, DC. Mr. Pugh is the managing partner of the criminal defense firm of Breen & Pugh in Chicago. His firm focuses on defending all types of federal and state criminal cases, professional responsibility defense, and selective civil matters. 

Two Elected to Serve on the Board of Directors of Nation’s Criminal Defense Bar – Washington, DC (Oct. 24, 2023) – Two individuals were elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) at the Association’s Fall Board Meeting in Washington, DC. The Board Members below join those who are currently serving their terms on the NACDL Board of Directors.

Nevada Federal Public Defender Rene L. Valladares Honored by the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers – Washington, DC (Oct. 23) – Attorney Rene L. Valladares, Federal Public Defender for the District of Nevada, was presented the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) Champion of Justice Legal Education Award at the association’s 2023 Redemption Gala.

Attorney and Racial Justice Activist Jeffery Robinson Honored by the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers – Washington, DC (Oct. 23) – Attorney and Racial Justice Activist Jeffery Robinson was presented the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) Champion of Justice Legal Award at the association’s 2023 Redemption Gala.

NACDL Partnering with Community Groups to Offer Marylanders Free Advice on How to Clear Criminal Records – Washington, DC (Sept. 6) – The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) is partnering with Maryland organizations to offer free advice and resources on how to expunge, clear, or seal eligible criminal records. 

NACDL Applauds U.S. Sentencing Commission Vote on Retroactive Reduction for Many Incarcerated Individuals – Washington, DC, (Aug. 25, 2023) – The nation’s criminal defense bar applauds the U.S. Sentencing Commission’s August 24 vote to make retroactive the recent amendments to sentencing guidelines that permit targeted, evidence-based sentence reductions. As a result, beginning on February 1, 2024, courts can begin resentencing certain currently incarcerated individuals who could be eligible for reduced sentences.