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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.

Being a member of NACDL has made me a better criminal defense lawyer. Their CLE's, Champion articles, and webinars are amazing. I have also met a lot of top notch criminal attorneys from all over the country. If I ever need help with an issue in another jurisdiction, I have always been able to get assistance from other NACDL members. They are the leading organization on the front lines of criminal justice reform, and I am proud to be a life member.

Ben LaBranche, Denver, CO