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Access to the ACDLA listserv, where over 500+ members exchange information about criminal defense (available to attorney members only)
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Access to the exclusive Members Only section of ACDLA's website. Valuable online resources include motions bank, experts list and other valuable resources
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Networking and referral opportunities with 500+ other members state wide
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CLE programs each year that focus exclusively on criminal law
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Scholarships to the National Criminal Defense College & National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers membership
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Committee opportunities through which members can formulate and express their positions on legislation, amicus curiae briefs, and other matters affecting the administration of criminal justice in Alabama
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Access to "The Guardian"- Click here for previous issues.
For more information please call (334) 272-0064 or email the Executive Director.
Dues Rates for 2026
All membership dues run January-December regardless of renewal date.
Active Member Bar Licensed Under 4 Years- $125.00
Active Member Bar Licensed 4 Years or More- $250.00
Life Members- $7,500 paid in seven (7) $1,000 installments with the first being $1,500 ($7,000 if paid in full)
Admission to Alabama Bar for 3 years or more
College/Law Student Members - $25
Must be a full-time college or law student
Associate and Honorary Members - $200
Professionals that support the field of criminal defense- experts, paralegals, vendors, etc.
