Membership
LACDL Membership
Founded in 1985 by a group of dedicated criminal defense lawyers, the Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (LACDL) remains a vital cornerstone of support for defenders across the state.
Membership means standing with your peers in the fight for liberty, due process, and the fundamental right to a fair trial. LACDL connects you with colleagues who share your passion for protecting individual rights and defending the accused.
Member Benefits
- CLE Seminars: Access high-quality continuing legal education featuring state and national experts on emerging trial tactics and issues facing the defense bar. Every membership includes a 6-hour CLE voucher redeemable at any LACDL seminar.
- Membership Directory: Easily connect with fellow members through our online directory for referrals and collaboration.
- Listserv Access: Instantly connect with colleagues to exchange ideas, ask tough questions, and share resources. Sub-listservs are available for targeted practice areas.
- Attorney Assistance: LACDL stands behind members facing prosecution, subpoenas, or contempt citations arising from their vigorous defense of clients.
- Legislative Advocacy: Benefit from our strong, ongoing presence at the Capitol, where we advocate for issues critical to the criminal defense community.
- Amicus Action: Our Amicus Committee files briefs in state and federal courts to defend constitutional rights and advance fair legal standards.
Our membership levels:
- Lifetime Member
Show your enduring support for LACDL with a one-time membership investment. Lifetime Members receive all LACDL benefits and are exempt from annual dues and seminar registration fees.
$3,500 one-time investment - Sustaining Member
Support the mission by contributing above the base membership level. Includes a 6-hour CLE voucher.
$350 annually - Regular Member
Open to all attorneys practicing criminal defense. Includes a 6-hour CLE voucher.
$300 annually - New Attorney Member
Available to attorneys in their first four years of practice. Includes a 6-hour CLE voucher.
$120 annually - Indigent Defender Member
For attorneys working in public defense. Includes a 6-hour CLE voucher. Full PD offices qualify for a discounted rate; email info at lacdl dot org for details.
$120 annually; $100 per person for offices of 4+ or 50% participation - Associate/Non-Lawyer Member
Open to paralegals, investigators, and other non-attorney professionals who support the defense community.
$50 annually - Law Student Member
Free membership for students enrolled in accredited law schools. Includes complimentary access to all seminars (Listserv not included).
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