Criminal Lawyers

The American Bar Association has information about law education, careers, and its Criminal Justice Section.
American Bar Association (ABA)
Criminal Justice Section
1050 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC, 20036-5369
Tel: (800) 285-2221
Tel 2: (202) 662-1000
https://www.americanbar.org/groups/criminal_justice

The American Federation of Government Employees provides advocacy, education, and other resources for government employees.
American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE)
80 F Street, NW
Washington, DC, 20001-1583
Tel: (202) 737-8700
Email: questions@afge.org
http://afge.org

The Association of American Law Schools provides education, professional development, publications, events, and other resources.
Association of American Law Schools (AALS)
1614 20th Street, NW
Washington, DC, 20009-1001
Tel: (202) 296-8851
Fax: (202) 296-8869
Email: info@aals.org
http://www.aals.org

The Law School Admission Council provides information on the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and choosing and paying for law school.
Law School Admission Council (LSAC)
662 Penn Street
Newtown, PA, 18940-2176
Tel: (800) 336-3982
Email: LSACinfo@LSAC.org
http://www.lsac.org

The Legal Aid Society was founded in 1876, and is the nation’s “oldest and largest provider of legal services to the indigent.” Visit its Web site for more information on legal advocacy careers.
Legal Aid Society
199 Water Street
New York, NY, 10038-3526
Tel: (212) 577-3300
http://www.legal-aid.org

The National Association for Law Placement has information on choosing a law school, law careers, salaries, and alternative law careers.
National Association for Law Placement (NALP)
1220 19th Street, NW, Suite 510
Washington, DC, 20036-2405
Tel: (202) 835-1001
Fax: (202) 835-1112
Email: info@nalp.org
http://www.nalp.org

The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers is a professional organization for defense lawyers, including those who practice indigent law. It offers membership for law students and “allied non-lawyers,” and The Champion magazine.
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)
1660 L Street, NW, 12th Floor
Washington, DC, 20036-5603
Tel: (202) 872-8600
Fax: (202) 872-8690
Email: memberservices@nacdl.org
http://www.nacdl.org

The National Association of Women Lawyers, a professional organization for both female and male lawyers, offers career development programs for new lawyers, publications, a mentorship program, and membership for law students.
National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL)
321 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL, 60654-4714
Tel: (312) 988-6186
http://nawl.org

The National Board of Trial Advocacy provides education, advocacy, and board certification.
National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA)
850 Franklin Street, Suite 8
Wrentham, MA, 02093-2406
Tel: (508) 384-6565
Fax: (508) 384-8223
Email: info@nbtalawyers.org
https://www.nbtalawyers.org

The National District Attorneys Association is the oldest and largest professional association for prosecutors in the world.
National District Attorneys Association (NDAA)
1400 Crystal Drive, Suite 330
Alexandria, VA, 22202-4156
Tel: (703) 549-9222
Fax: (703) 836-3195
http://www.ndaajustice.org

The National Legal Aid and Defender Association is the largest nonprofit membership association for public defenders and other equal-justice professionals. It offers membership for law students and private citizens who share its goals.
National Legal Aid and Defender Association (NLADA)
1901 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC, 20006-3406
Tel: (202) 452-0620
Fax: (202) 872-1031
http://www.nlada.org