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The Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers was formed twenty-five years ago to improve the quality and administration of justice. WACDL has nearly 1100 members – private criminal defense lawyers, public defenders, and related professionals committed to preserving fairness and promoting a rational and humane criminal justice system.
Why Join WACDL?
WACDL President Kim Gordon discusses what her WACDL membership means to her in the video below:
Interested in learning more? Read more about joining WACDL here.
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News
Gideon Oral Argument Reenactment
Watch the recording of this April 30 event, sponsored by WACDL, the Washington State Supreme Court, and the University of Washington School of Law.
Unrelenting effort wins man his freedom
WACDL past presidents Anna Tolin and Kevin Curtis lead efforts to free innocent man from prison.
Criminal Injustice: The Best Reporting on Wrongful Convictions
ProPublica's list of, and links to, the best articles on wrongful convictions.
Right to Counsel: 50th Anniversary of Gideon v. Wainright
Gideon v. Wainwright, which held that "The right of an indigent defendant in a criminal trial to have the assistance of counsel is a fundamental right essential to a fair trial," was decided 50 years ago, on March 18, 1963.
Legislative Report
Status of bills of concern to the defense bar.
Capital Qualifications Committee
The Washington State Supreme Court is accepting letters of interest and resumes from members of the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers interested in serving on the Capital Qualifications Committee.
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