Bar Associations
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)
Inter-American Bar Association
International Criminal Defence Attorneys 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 Employment Lawyers Association
National Legal Aid and Defenders Association
New South Wales Bar Association
State & Local
Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Alaska Academy of Trial Lawyers
Alaska Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice
Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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
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 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
International Affiliate Organizations
Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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
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 Public Defenders Association
Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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 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
Puerto Rico Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Rhode Island Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
San Diego County Bar Association
San Fernando Valley Bar Association
South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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
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
Ventura County Bar Association
Vermont Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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
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.