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Enter your city, state, or Zip code below to locate a qualified attorney who has demonstrated a commitment to defend those accused of DUI and related crimes.
Experienced DUI Defense Attorneys
Members of the NCDD are the most experienced DUI defense attorneys in the United States and Canada. Regardless of your location, we can connect you with a lawyer who can help you understand the drunk driving laws in your state or province and work with you to determine your best options for defense.
NCDD Board Certification
Attorneys who are Board Certified by the NCDD can demonstrate that they have a substantive understanding of DUI laws, evidentiary issues, and effective methods of defense. To become Board Certified, a lawyer must pass written and oral examinations that reflect the knowledge and skills needed for an enhanced level of advocacy in the field of DUI defense.
NCDD National Task Force Committee List 2021-2022
The National College for DUI Defense National Task Force maintains a number of committees that are intended to provide relevant information to members, represent the positions of the NCDD and the Board, and protect the rights of citizens pertaining to impaired driving cases. The individuals who serve on these committees play an important role in fulfilling the overall goals of the NCDD and its Board.
NCDD Sessions and Seminars
2024 Summer Session
Jul 11, 2024 - Jul 13, 2024
Lessons from Legends Part Two: We're At The Beach As lifelong learners, we should be inquisitive and look forward to new and challenging opportunities to increase our knowledge. Let’s learn together as we listen to some of the nation’s top DUI...
Serious Science: Advanced Course in Blood Drug Analysis and Trial Advocacy
Aug 09, 2024 - Aug 14, 2024
The Serious Science Blood Drug Analysis course is designed to combine hard science and trial advocacy. There is no better course on forensic science and trial advocacy in America. We start with hard science, including hands-on work in the Shimadzu Laboratory....
2024 DWI Means Defend With Ingenuity Seminar: Successful Strategies from the Masters of DUI Defense
Sep 18, 2024 - Sep 21, 2024
NACDL & NCDD's 2024 Annual Seminar "DWI Means Defend With Ingenuity" Seminar "Successful Strategies from Masters of DUI Defense" will be held September 18-21, 2024 at Planet Hollywood Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. If you are serious about being an effective...
NATIONAL TASK FORCE WEBINARS
NCDD’s Mental Health Task Force Webinar Presents: Help for Attorneys in Crisis: Dealing with Addiction, Impairment and Mental Health Issues in the Legal Profession
Sponsored by INTOXALOCK, the Official Alcohol Monitoring Partner of the NCDD
A 60 minute Webinar offered free to NCDD Members Only
When: April 18, 2024 11:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM MST / 1:00 PM CST / 2:00 PM EST
MEMBERS IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Kellee Parker Harris
04/01/2024
Kellee Parker Harris: The NCDD Member in the Spotlight is Kellee Parker Harris of Huntington Beach, California. Kellee currently serves the College as the California State Delegate and the Chair of the Diversity Task Force. Throughout her life, Kellee has experienced broad exposure to the justice system, thanks to her passion for civil liberties and civil rights. Kellee began her journey in...
LATEST FROM OUR BLOG
Autonomous Vehicles
03/04/2024
By Lance Hendron A couple of months ago, I presented an NCDD webinar highlighting the current state of automatous driving. Since the webinar, there have been recent updates concerning the evolution of automatous driving. Probably the most significant update concerns Telsa's recall of two million vehicles considering serious concerns about its autonomous driving features. Per reports, "numerous reported cases reveal shortcomings in...
Become an NCDD Member
Benefits of NCDD Membership
Members of the NCDD not only demonstrate that they are qualified DUI defense attorneys, but they have access to valuable information and resources. We provide access to documentation blood alcohol testing devices and scientific articles related to alcohol, drugs, driving, and testing. We offer training on trial techniques and scientific testing, and we provide access to experts and a comprehensive knowledge base of cases and motions. With all of these resources at your fingertips, you will be able to win more cases.
Membership Plans
Depending on your level of experience, we offer multiple plans for NCDD Membership. Attorneys who have been practicing for less than six years are eligible for a New Attorney membership, while those who have been practicing for over six years can receive a Seasoned Attorney membership. We also offer memberships for Public Defenders. Members may select our Auto-Renew option, or they may manually renew their membership each year.
VIRTUAL FORENSIC LIBRARY
NCDD members have access to a comprehensive forensic library that provides invaluable information to be used when defending clients charged with DUI. This library includes scientific articles on drug and alcohol intoxication, toxicology and pharmacology, methods of testing for blood alcohol content, field sobriety testing, potential errors that may occur during testing, accident reconstruction, expert testimony, and evidentiary rules. This valuable information can ensure that you provide a high quality defense to clients charged with DUI based on the circumstances of their case and the laws in their state.