Our Mission

To instruct and train attorneys through lectures, seminars and publications for the purpose of developing and improving their capabilities; to promote the advancement of knowledge of the law as it relates to the protection of the rights of persons accused of criminal conduct.

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Membership Categories

Membership is open to all attorneys of good standing, or their associated employees, who practice or have an interest in criminal defense. Membership categories have been developed to meet the needs of all criminal defense practitioners.

Regular Member

Entitled to all OACDL benefits
Staff Public Defender or Member of the Bar for less than two (2) years - $75.00
Regular Membership - $225.00

Special Membership

Includes recognition as such and membership on the Board of Directors.
Board of Director - $375.00
President's Club - $500.00
Life Member - $5,000.00

Associate Member

For allied professionals in the criminal justice system, including: legal secretaries, paralegals, investigators, social workers, expert witnesses. No office-holding or voting privileges.
Associate Member Dues - $35.00

Student Membership

Available for law students enrolled in an accredited School of Law.
Includes membership-side website login, inclusion in our emails (not listserv), free attendance at CLEs, invitations to Happy Hours, free T-shirt and New Bar Membership after graduation for $50 instead of $75.
Law Student Member Dues - $25.00/year