NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATIONS AND STATE & LOCAL BAR ASSOCIATIONS

Welcome to the Attorney Review Guide’s page featuring a comprehensive list of National, State, and Local Legal Bar Associations. Bar associations play a crucial role in the legal profession, promoting excellence, ethical standards, and professional development among attorneys. They provide valuable resources, networking opportunities, continuing education, and support for legal professionals across various jurisdictions.

 

National Bar Associations: This section highlights prominent national bar associations that operate on a countrywide scale. These organizations often focus on overarching legal issues, advocacy efforts, and professional development initiatives that impact attorneys nationwide. National bar associations are instrumental in shaping legal policies, fostering collaboration among legal professionals, and promoting access to justice on a broader scale.

 

State and Local Bar Associations: In this section, we provide a comprehensive list of state and local bar associations across various jurisdictions. These associations are essential resources for attorneys practicing in specific states or localities, as they provide region-specific information, networking opportunities, continuing legal education programs, and forums for professional collaboration. State and local bar associations often offer specialized committees and sections that cater to specific practice areas, enabling attorneys to connect with peers who share their professional interests.

National

American Bar Association (ABA) 

American Health Lawyers Association 

American Intellectual Property Law Association 

Association of Federal Defense Attorneys 

Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA) 

Canadian Bar Association 

Cyberspace Bar Assn. 

Daini Tokyo Bar Association 

Defense Research Institute 

Federal Bar Association 

Inter-American Bar Association 

International Criminal Defence Attorneys Association 

Judge Advocates Association 

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys 

National Asian Pacific American Bar Association 

National Association of College and University Attorneys 

National Association of Federal Defenders 

National Association of Public Interest Lawyers 

National Bar Association 

National Employment Lawyers Association 

National Lawyers Association 

National Lawyers Guild 

National Legal Aid and Defenders Association 

New South Wales Bar Association 

 

State & Local

Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association 

Alabama State Bar Association 

Alaska Academy of Trial Lawyers 

Alaska Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 

Alaska State Bar Association 

Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice 

Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 

Arkansas Bar Association 

Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey 

Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association 

Black Hills Criminal Defense Bar 

California – State Bar of California 

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice 

Central Florida Criminal Defense Attorneys Association 

Colorado Bar Association 

Colorado Criminal Defense Bar 

Connecticut Bar Association 

Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association 

Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan (CDAM) 

Criminal Trial Lawyers Assoc. of Northern California 

Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association 

District of Columbia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 

District of Columbia Bar Association 

Evansville Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 

Federal Defenders of San Diego 

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers–Miami 

Florida Bar Association 

Florida Public Defender Association 

Fort Bend County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association 

Georgia – State Bar of Georgia 

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 

Greater Birmingham Criminal Defense Lawyers Association 

Greater Cincinnati Criminal Defense Lawyers Association 

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association 

Hawaii Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 

Hidalgo County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association 

Hood County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association 

Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 

Illinois Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 

Illinois State Bar Association 

Indiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 

Indiana Public Defender Council 

Indiana State Bar Association 

International Affiliate Organizations 

Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 

Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 

Kansas Bar Association 

Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 

Kentucky Bar Association 

Lesbian and Gay Law Association of Greater New York 

Los Angeles County Bar Association 

Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 

Lubbock Criminal Defense Lawyers Association 

Macon Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 

Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 

Maine State Bar Association 

Marion Co. Criminal Defense Bar 

Maryland -Washington County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association 

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys’ Association 

Maryland Public Defender’s Association 

Maryland State Bar Association 

Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 

Mecklenburg County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association 

Michigan – State Bar of Michigan 

Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 

Minnesota State Bar Association 

Mississippi Bar 

Mississippi Public Defenders Association  

Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 

Missouri Bar 

Montana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 

National Criminal Defense College (NCDC) 

Nebraska Association Criminal Defense Lawyers  

Nebraska State Bar Association 

Nevada Attorneys for Criminal Justice 

New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 

New Hampshire Bar Association 

New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association  

New York-Criminal Courts Bar Association of Nassau County  

New York Criminal Bar Association  

New York State Association Criminal Defense Lawyers (NYSACDL) 

New York State Bar Association 

New York State Trial Lawyers Association 

North Carolina Advocates for Justice  

North Carolina Bar Association 

Northern Marianas Association of Defenders 

Office of the Ohio Public Defender 

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 

Ohio Public Defenders Commission 

Oklahoma County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association 

Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association 

Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association 

Palm Beach Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 

Pennsylvania Assn. of Criminal Defense Lawyers 

Pennsylvania Bar Institute 

Puerto Rico Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 

Rhode Island Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 

Rhode Island Bar Association 

San Diego County Bar Association 

San Fernando Valley Bar Association 

South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers  

South Carolina Bar 

South Carolina Public Defender Association 

South Dakota – State Bar of South Dakota 

South Dakota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 

St. Louis Metropolitan Bar Association 

Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association 

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 

Tennessee Bar Association 

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (TCDLA) 

Texas (San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) 

The Daniel Pollitt Criminal Defense Bar 

Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 

Utah State Bar 

Ventura County Bar Association 

Vermont Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 

Vermont Bar Association 

Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 

Virginia State Bar 

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 

Washington State Bar Association 

West Virginia- Eastern Panhandle Criminal Defense Lawyers Association 

West Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 

West Virginia State Bar 

Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 

Wyoming Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 

The inclusion of both national and state/local bar associations in our guide is intended to facilitate your search for professional affiliations, resources, and networking opportunities. By engaging with these associations, you can enhance your legal practice, stay updated on legal trends, and contribute to the advancement of the legal profession.

 

It’s important to note that each bar association operates independently and may have specific membership requirements or eligibility criteria. We encourage you to visit their respective websites for detailed information on membership benefits, requirements, and how to get involved.

 

Please remember that the information provided in this guide is for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. If you have specific questions or require legal assistance, it is always recommended to consult with a qualified attorney or contact the respective bar association directly.

 

Explore our list of National and State/Local Legal Bar Associations to discover professional organizations that align with your practice area, jurisdiction, and professional goals. By joining these esteemed associations, you can tap into a network of legal professionals, access valuable resources, and contribute to the advancement of the legal community in your region and beyond.

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