New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NYSACDL)
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New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NYSACDL) is a legal services organization based in Albany, New York, focused on protecting the rights of criminal defendants through a unified and well-trained criminal defense bar. Its work centers on strengthening vigorous defense as a safeguard against errors and injustices within the criminal justice system, addressing the needs of defendants in a context of high incarceration rates in the United States. The association serves practitioners in the criminal defense field and aims to advance effective advocacy by supporting its members in legislative and legal processes. In addition to its core mission, NYSACDL has produced periodic publications, such as a recent edition of Atticus, to highlight the organization’s efforts to influence legislative outcomes. The group operates within the legal services industry and is located at 90 State Street, Suite 700, Albany, in the region of New York.