Purpose of GACDL

• To provide an appropriate state organization representing those lawyers who are actively engaged in the defense of criminal cases;
  
• To resist proposed legislation or rules which would curtail such rights and to promote sound alternatives;
  
• To promote educational activities to improve the skills and knowledge of lawyers engaged in the defense of criminal cases;
  
• To improve the judicial system and to urge the selection and appointment to the bench of well-qualified and experienced lawyers;
  
• To improve the correctional system and to seek more effective rehabilitation opportunities for those convicted of crimes;
  
• To promote constant improvement in the administration of criminal justice.