New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (NMCDLA)

For New Mexico attorneys, the benefits of joining the NMCDLA include:

• a listing on the NMCDLA website designed with a "Find a Lawyer" membership directory that is open to the public;
• a voice in the New Mexico legislature to advocate for protecting due process and the rights of the accused;
• support from NMCDLA when a member comes under attack for performing their duties to zealously represent their client;
• invitations to attend continuing legal education (CLE) classes and seminars for a reduced cost;
• opportunity to assume leadership positions on the executive board or on various committees;
• the NMCDLA quarterly newsletter called "For the Defense" with articles on criminal defense topics; and
• access to the internet listserve network to share ideas and strategies with some of the best criminal defense attorneys in the state.