NACDL’s Resource Center provides tools for its members on a wide range of topics in the ‘Topics A-Z’ section, a brief and motion bank, an expert database, updates on major legal developments of interest to the criminal defense bar, and more. The Resource Center is administered by NACDL’s Resource Counsel Vanessa Antoun, who provides technical and substantive support to NACDL’s members, with a special emphasis on solo practitioners and small firm attorneys, including court-appointed counsel and contract defenders. For inquiries, information or assistance – or to contribute materials, please contact Vanessa Antoun at vantoun@nacdl.org or (202) 465-7663.
Padilla In Practice series
three new webinars providing IMMIGRATION LAW ESSENTIALS for defense lawyers:
Learn more about our Resource Center Training Series
Brief & Motion Bank
Membership in NACDL saves you time on research by providing access to our Resource Counsel and a searchable Brief & Motion Bank that contains almost 400 documents on over 50 topics – and more are being added every day.
Experts Database
Experts referrals from NACDL members in a wide variety of areas, including forensic disciplines. Help expand the experts listings by submitting your recommendation through the online form.
Topics A-Z
Materials, including motions and briefs, on a broad array of topics including crime labs, firearms, false confessions, eyewitness identification and child abuse cases, among many others.
More Resources and Assistance
NACDL also provides assistance to our members through the Lawyers' Assistance Strike Force, Ethics Advisory Committee & Hotline, and members and non-members alike may petition the Amicus Curiae Committee for help with your case.
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