Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF

CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS

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2019 BILL DANIEL SCHOLARSHIPS

Goal: $45,000.00

Collected: $20,950.49

47%

Upcoming events

GACDL 2018 Fall Seminar

02 Nov 2018

Brasstown Valley Resort- Young Harris, GA
GACDL 2019 Winter Seminar

25 Jan 2019

State Bar of Georgia Headquarters
2019 DUI Bootcamp (Tentative)

28 Feb 2019

State Bar of Georgia Headquarters
GACDL 2019 Spring Seminar

25 Apr 2019

Westin, Jekyll Island, GA

"To promote fairness and justice through membership education, services and support, public outreach, and a commitment to quality representation for all.”

- GACDL Mission Statement

LISTSERVER

Don’t practice law alone! Join the largest criminal defense listserv in the country. Ask questions of over 900 peers across the state. Someone on the Listserver has the answer to your question.

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NETWORKING

We offer criminal defense CLEs around the state. Meet your peers for networking and referrals. Our CLEs include fun events like cocktail receptions, trivia, volleyball on the beach, fun runs, yoga, and more!

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STRIKE FORCE

GACDL is 1,800 lawyers strong- and growing. When members are threatened with contempt or arrest for actions taken in defense of a client, we have their back. Don't be alone in your time of need!

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OUR PRESIDENT SPEAKS

J. Scott Key- GACDL President

I don’t miss the Hapeville Post Office Club. Hapeville, Georgia, is the last place in Georgia where you can get the day’s postmark on an envelope, and they have always been open at 11:59 p.m. And it was there that I would meet colleagues who were mailing briefs to Georgia’s appellate courts. Under the mailbox rule, we were all timely filing our briefs...

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ADVOCACY

GACDL lobbyist Kendra Mitchell and our dedicated Legislative Committee work tirelessly on the issues affecting you and your clients. Help support their crucial efforts!

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INVOLVEMENT

We love our volunteers! Check out the list of GACDL Committees, call a chairperson, and volunteer. It’s a great way to meet other members, and to grow into GACDL leadership.

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TRAINING

Need criminal defense trial skills? We offer the best training in the country for members with limited trial experience: The Bill Daniel Trial Advocacy Program. Don’t miss out!

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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.

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GACDL P.O. Box 68 Decatur, Georgia 30031

404-248-1777

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