Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (ACDLA)

Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (ACDLA) ACDLA provides continuing education and networking opportunities for criminal defense lawyers in AL.

It’s not too late to join the fun! On-site registration available for our Annual Seminar starting tomorrow, June 5-6! ☀️
06/04/2026

It’s not too late to join the fun! On-site registration available for our Annual Seminar starting tomorrow, June 5-6! ☀️

Rounding out our Seminar Speaker Spotlights for our Annual Seminar THIS WEEK!⭐ Meet Patrick Mahaney ⭐️Patrick Mahaney is...
06/02/2026

Rounding out our Seminar Speaker Spotlights for our Annual Seminar THIS WEEK!

⭐ Meet Patrick Mahaney ⭐️

Patrick Mahaney is a criminal defense attorney with his practice concentrated in defense of driving under the influence (DUI), traffic homicide and traffic assault cases, and driver license issues. He previously served as an Alabama state trooper from 1978 to 2000. Patrick was admitted to the Alabama State Bar in May 1989. He established his law office in July 2006 after completing five and half years of overseas service for the United States government. Patrick has been licensed to practice law for over thirty-seven years.

Don't miss his presentation "DUI Law Update and the Forensic Aspect of DUI”. You can still register at acdla.org or on-site at the seminar.

Next up on our Seminar Speaker Spotlight,  Annual Seminar  June 5-6⭐ Meet Bennet Wright ⭐️Bennet currently serves as the...
05/20/2026

Next up on our Seminar Speaker Spotlight, Annual Seminar June 5-6

⭐ Meet Bennet Wright ⭐️

Bennet currently serves as the Executive Director of the Alabama Sentencing Commission and the Director of the newly formed Criminal Services Division at the Alabama Administrative Office of Courts. Bennet is a former President and Vice-President of the National Association of Sentencing Commissions.

Bennet currently chairs the Commission’s Standards Committee tasked with developing the State’s sentencing guidelines, and also chaired the Study Commission on Pre-Trial Services and Alternative Courts.

Don't miss his presentation on "Sentencing Updates”. You can still register at acdla.org.

Let's meet our next Annual Seminar Speaker, June 5-6.⭐ Meet Autumn Caudell ⭐️Autumn joined the Alabama Bar Association a...
05/18/2026

Let's meet our next Annual Seminar Speaker, June 5-6.

⭐ Meet Autumn Caudell ⭐️

Autumn joined the Alabama Bar Association as Assistant Ethics Counsel and Director of the Practice Management Assistance Program in 2019. Autumn currently serves as Assistant General Counsel for the Bar.

Don't miss her presentation on "Ethics”. You can register at acdla.org

05/13/2026

Sneak Peek 👀 Time is running out to book your room for the ACDLA Annual Seminar, June 5-6! Don’t miss out on these views 🏖️

It's time to meet our speaker line-up for our Annual Seminar, June 5-6.⭐ Meet Jillian Evans ⭐️In 2025, Jillian became Di...
05/13/2026

It's time to meet our speaker line-up for our Annual Seminar, June 5-6.

⭐ Meet Jillian Evans ⭐️

In 2025, Jillian became Director of Law Practice Management at the Alabama State Bar, working with attorneys statewide on practice management, technology, and ethics. She also teaches and coaches trial advocacy and frequently speaks on legal innovation and child advocacy.

Don't miss her two hour presentation "Run the Firm. Don't Let it Run You. A Practical Playbook for Lawyers”. You can register at acdla.org.

Don't Miss Out! ⛱One week left to book your stay at the beautiful Perdido Beach Resort by Marriott Bonvoy for our Annual...
05/11/2026

Don't Miss Out! ⛱

One week left to book your stay at the beautiful Perdido Beach Resort by Marriott Bonvoy for our Annual Seminar, June 5-6. The room block closes 5/18.

Bring your family for some fun in the sun while you gain 9.0 hours of CLE credit. Meet them in the afternoons for some time on the beach or by the pool.

Visit acdla.org for more information.

The Alabama Criminal Defense College is in full swing! ACDC kicked off its inaugural training this week with the support...
04/23/2026

The Alabama Criminal Defense College is in full swing! ACDC kicked off its inaugural training this week with the support of the National Criminal Defense College. Five days of in-depth education, hands-on participation and hours of CLE credit. Interested in attending next year? Visit ACDLA.org/acdc to learn more.

Join us as a sponsor for our Annual Meeting & Seminar, June 5-6, 2026!
03/23/2026

Join us as a sponsor for our Annual Meeting & Seminar, June 5-6, 2026!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Registration Opens April 1
03/20/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Registration Opens April 1

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PO Box 188
Fairhope, AL
36533

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