National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Law PracticeDistrict of Columbia, United States51-200 Employees

The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) is a national professional bar association in the law practice field, focused on advancing justice and due process for people accused of crime or other misconduct. Based in Washington, District of Columbia, it coordinates a broad network of members and affiliated organizations that include private criminal defense lawyers, public defenders, active U.S. military defense counsel, law professors, and judges. Founded in 1958, NACDL positions itself as a leading voice for the criminal defense bar and seeks to foster fairness within the U.S. criminal justice system. The association serves thousands of practitioners and related professionals through its direct membership and its affiliates, including international networks. 
 
 Its role encompasses professional collaboration, standards, and education within the criminal defense community. A notable recent development is NACDL's 2024 collaboration with the National Center for State Courts as part of the Sixth Amendment Training and Technical Assistance project, which brings together other organizations to support the initiative.

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