District of Columbia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

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D.C. Association of
Criminal Defense Lawyers
503 D Street, N.W.
Suite 320
Washington, D.C. 20001

Welcome!

You are at the home page of the District of Columbia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (DCACDL). We invite you to come in, look around, and hopefully find some information that will help you in your law practice.

Who We Are?

As more fully explained in our Mission, which can be read by clicking the button to the left, DCACDL is an organization formed by criminal defense lawyers in the District of Columbia that, among other things, promotes constant improvement in all aspects of the administration of criminal justice and the protection of the rights of individuals.

In addition, we work on behalf of our membership in all relevant realms, and assist them in the practice of criminal defense law here in D.C. We receive no outside funding, and we depend on dues and contributions to exist and prosper and provide member services. Won't you join or renew your membership today?

Upcoming events

MARCH 27, 2010
2010 ANNUAL RIGHTS OF SPRING SEMINAR

EVENT RIGHTS OF SPRING SEMINAR
(CJA PANEL, Estimated: 7 CLE CREDITS)

DATE SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 2010

TIME 7:30 am to 5:00 pm

AGENDA/SPEAKERS INVESTIGATION ISSUES EFFECTING LAWYERS
Brian Brown: on DUI Investigations, Ron Earnest: on Race and Ethics Concerns when Investigating, Bernie Grimm: on Ethics and Investigation, Jack Savage: on Internet and Web Investigation Tools as well as Forensic Evidence and Crime Scene Investigations.

LOCATION MANSION ON O STREET,
2020 O STREET, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036

COST
Members: $115 (by 3/19/2010) or $130 (after 3/19/2010)Nonmembers: $130 (by 3/19/2010) or $150 (after 3/19/2010)

Registration and Questions
For questions or registration please contact Pat Cresta-Savage or Jenifer Wicks. You may also contact DCACDL at the following page: http://www.dcacdl.org/Contact.htm

DC Council passes crime bill

2009 Omnibus crime bill (Click on file to open)