NACDL Member Benefits

Your membership strengthens NACDL's voice as an advocate for criminal justice reform, and as the preeminent organization in the United States advancing the mission of the nation’s criminal defense bar to ensure justice and due process for persons accused of crimes or other misconduct.

Membership is also an investment in your career, by unlocking access to member-only benefits, exclusive content, discounts, and more.

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NACDL Member Benefits

Committees and Discussion Groups

Help shape the future of the association and expand your network by joining NACDL Committees and NACDLConnect discussion groups.
Manage Your Account

You can use the information on this page to update your member profile, check your CLE credits earned through NACDL, renew your membership, and more!

You'll need to be logged in with your email and password in order to use the links on this page. If you don't know your password, click "Reset Password" in any login screen and enter your email address. You'll immediately receive an email containing a link to change your password.
Medical and Liability Insurance

NACDL members are eligible to apply for a full range of cost-saving and value-added insurance products and services. Unmatched protections, priced exclusively for NACDL members.
Member Benefits Review Webinar

Join us on Thursday, April 18th, 2024 at 4PM EST (1PM PST) for a virtual NACDL Member Orientation overview session!
Member Referral Program

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!
Member Savings Program

Use NACDL Affinity Partners for exclusive discounts that will save you money! Our partner programs are beneficial to you both personally and professionally. They can help you to recoup the cost of NACDL membership many times over. Receive discounts and exceptional savings on essential expenses like insurance, legal research, online databases, office supplies, and more.
Mentor for A Moment: Search the Directory!

Connect with other NACDL Members that are willing to share their expertise. Search the directory below. Members agree to share their knowledge in particular areas of law with other members through free, brief consultations by email or phone. Use of this network of peer support leads to greater professional competence within the profession and better delivery of legal services to the public. This directory is not a referral guide for the public.
Mentor for A Moment: Sign Up To Be A Mentor!

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!
myNACDL

We have some exciting news to share with you! We're introducing a new member online experience designed to enable you to manage your profile faster and enable NACDL to customize your benefits based on your needs. Get ready to enjoy a more user-friendly interface that will simplify your online experience!
NACDL Discounts and Services

Membership in NACDL has its benefits—including discounts on services and products, research tools, trial support, and more!
NACDLConnect

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.
NACDLConnect Mobile App

A tool to aid you in your research, being in the know about trending industry topics, accessing subject experts and more. Enjoy your multiple NACDLConnect resources on the go with the NACDLConnect mobile App.
Publications

NACDL provides its members with NACDL's renowned journal, The Champion^® magazine, NACDL’s Daily Criminal Justice Briefing, and the monthly E-News.
Race Matters Seminar 2024 First Time Attendee Virtual Meet and Greet!

Join us on Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 at 3PM EST (12PM PST) for a virtual NACDL First Time Attendee Race Matters Seminar Meet and Greet! Please RSVP below:
The New NACDL.org

We are excited to bring you a refreshed look and new experience to help you better find the tools and resources you need. We know change isn’t always easy, so here are some tips for making the most of our new site.
Welcome To NACDL

As a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), your professional advancement is enhanced through communities of knowledge, networking opportunities, and the many unlimited resources we provide.

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