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NACDL is committed to enhancing the capacity of the criminal defense bar to safeguard fundamental constitutional rights.
NACDL harnesses the unique perspectives of NACDL members to advocate for policy and practice improvements in the criminal legal system.
NACDL envisions a society where all individuals receive fair, rational, and humane treatment within the criminal legal system.
NACDL’s mission is to serve as a leader, alongside diverse coalitions, in identifying and reforming flaws and inequities in the criminal legal system, and redressing systemic racism, and ensuring that its members and others in the criminal defense bar are fully equipped to serve all accused persons at the highest level.
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Nation's Defense Bar Urges Caution in Wake of New York Indictment of Former President Trump – Washington, DC (March 30, 2023) – The Nation's Defense Bar urges caution in the wake of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's indictment of former President Donald J. Trump over a combination of alleged violations of state law regarding the reporting of business records and federal law regarding the reporting of campaign finances.
"Cross-a-Palooza: Techniques for Winning with Effective Cross-Examination" LOCATION: Swissotel, Chicago, IL DATES: August 2-5, 2023
"Defending the White Collar Case: In & Out of Court" LOCATION: Capital Hilton Hotel, Washington, DC DATES: October 18-21, 2023
On March 2, 2023, NACDL and LACDL hosted a joint fundraiser honoring the work of James (Jim) Boren and celebrated the memory of Billy Sothern.
20th Annual State Criminal Justice Network Conference August 18-20, 2021 | Held Virtually
Join NACDL’s President MartÃn Sabelli for a discussion with advocates who have experienced the trial penalty firsthand, serving excessive sentences after choosing to challenge their case in court.
Voir Dire: Part I presented by MartÃn Sabelli, attorney, San Francisco, CA
Race Matters I: The Impact of Race on Criminal Justice September 14-15, 2017 | Detroit, MI
Champion of Justice Awards are bestowed upon those individuals who – through legislative, journalistic, philanthropic, or humanitarian pursuits – have staunchly preserved or defended the constitutional rights of individuals in the United States and have endeavored to ensure justice and due process for persons accused of crime.
The expected prosecutions as a result of the Dobbs decision are bearing down on a system already overwhelmed post-COVID. Because of the promise of arrests for those traveling interstate seeking services, defense attorneys may feel an impact even if they do not practice in an abortion-restrictive jurisdiction.
NACDL's Board of Directors met in Savannah on October 22, 2022 for its Fall Meeting.
NACDL's membership met on August 13, 2022 in Palm Beach, FL.
Minutes for meetings of the NACDL Membership are available online starting with the 2009 Annual Membership Meeting.
NACDL Board Meetings are available to stream live. The stream will start when the meeting is called to order.
The NACDL Board supports legislative efforts to reform existing federal restitution law to ensure fairness and accuracy; prevent restitution obligations from being overly burdensome; and to make it easier for restitution orders to be satisfied.
NACDL conducts annual elections for various officer and Board positions.
These timelines and deadlines apply to the current NACDL annual election.
