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 Are We?

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:

July 25, 2008

CRUISE IN GEORGETOWN HARBOR

DATE July 25, 2008 (Wednesday)

TIME 6:00pm - 8:00pm

EVENT Cruise for members and family of CJA and Finance personnel on July 25, 2008 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. The cruise is on the Nightingale in Georgetown harbor.

Cost Non members $10, members are free.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2008

APPELLATE REVIEW

DATE Septemeber 13, 2008 (Saturday)

TIME 9:00am - 12:30pm

EVENT Appellate Review on September 13, 2008 from 9:00am - 12:30pm.

LOCATION Jurors Lounge D.C. Superior Court
500 Indiana Avenue
NW, Washington DC

MARCH 29, 2009

NEW YEARS RIGHTS OF SPRING

DATE	March 29, 2009 (Saturday)
TIME	8:30am - 5:00pm
EVENT	New Years Rights of Spring
TOPIC	Preserving our Client's 4th and 5th amendment rights
ISSUES	Stop and Searches of Vehicles Cross Examination of Police Officers and other Experts Civil Forfeiture and what to do about it
CJA CREDIT	CJA credit will be extended
LOCATION	T.B.A.

DCACDL needs your help!

DCACDL is looking to fill its Secretary position. If you are interested in volunteering for the position or helping out in any other way please contact DCACDL.