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UPCOMING EVENTS: VACDL's Annual Meeting and Fall CLE November 7-8, 2024 Hotel 24 South, Staunton
If you are interested in serving on the VACDL Board of Directors, please contact our Executive Director Danielle Payne at vacdlawyers@gmail.com. She'll be happy to let you know which seats are open for election this year, and get your name on the ballot!
Additional opportunities can be found on the careers page. If you have any questions about the positions feel free to contact Amari Harris at aharris@vadefenders.org __________________________________________________
If you are a full-time Virginia Public Defender, make sure to take advantage of your VIDC group rate VACDL membership! Joining VACDL is super easy online [just click the "JOIN TODAY" button on this page!], and once your application has been approved by the VACDL Executive Director (she will confirm your employment with the VIDC), you can be added to the VACDL List Serv. We value your point of view and experience, so join today!
 Did you miss out on grabbing a 30th Anniversary shirt at the Spring Seminar? T-shirts are always available to purchase online, by visiting our storefront: VACDL 30th Anniversary Tshirt Shop You can customize your t-shirt style or color, and pick from an extended range of sizes. We look forward to seeing you rock a VACDL tshirt at our next happy hour or seminar!
 
[P]ublic defenders don't get to pick their clients. They have to represent whoever comes in, and it's a service. You are standing up for the constitutional value of representation. ---Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
Registration is through the VIDC, and there is no cost. The VIDC website (vadefenders.org) provides an overview of the court-appointed counsel certification process. We encourage all VACDL members to become certified to take court-appointed cases, and we offer a mentorship program to assist with the trial requirements for felony case certification. 1604 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 200 Richmond, VA 23229
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Time to get excited about the VACDL 2024 Annual Meeting in Staunton! Click the link below to watch the trailer video created by our CLE Committee: Registration is open, and in person seats are limited, so be sure to sign up now to join us at the Hotel 24 South on November 7-8, 2024
To join the Defenders Circle for 2024, click here: Defenders Circle
Be sure to get your Membership status current before the Annual Meeting! Associate Members, Federal PDs, New Practitioners, Regular Members and Students all received an electronic invoice from which payment can be remitted online. Those members who selected auto-renew (and opted in for the 5% discount) will not need to take any action, unless the charge was declined. Virginia PDs will not receive an invoice, as their membership is covered by the VIDC/VACDL Group Rate partnership. If you have never been a VACDL member, or have inadvertently let your membership lapse, now is a great time to join the only voluntary Virginia bar organization exclusively focused on criminal defense! And remember, only VACDL members in good standing have access to our List Serv, discounts on our CLE programs, e-delivery of The Virginia Champion, and benefits from our affinity partners! If you have any questions about your VACDL membership status, or if you are experiencing a financial hardship, please reach out to our Executive Director at vacdlawyers@gmail.com.
LexisNexis has partnered with VACDL on the production of Virginia Criminal Laws Annotated, an "essential reference for criminal law practitioners with comprehensive coverage of Virginia criminal laws and procedure." VACDL had input into the content and design, and will continue to be involved in production in coming years. It is available for purchase as a large softbound volume or as an ebook, for the great price of $79. As an extra benefit of your membership, VACDL members in good standing receive an additional 25% discount on the regular price!* BUY YOUR COPY TODAY! To save 25% on Virginia Criminal Laws Annotated, please reference or enter promotion code: VACDL2023 Visit the LexisNexis® Store at https://store.lexisnexis.com/categories/area-of-practice/criminal-law-procedure-161/virginia-criminal-laws-annotated-skuSKU33752or call 800.533.1637 to speak with a LexisNexis® account representative.
*Offer applies to new orders only. Prices are before shipping and taxes are calculated, shipped to a U.S. address only. Prices are subject to change without notice. LexisNexis® eBook, CD, DVD and downloadable product sales are final and not returnable. Current subscriptions, future renewals or updates and certain products are excluded from this offer. Sales to federal government customers may be subject to specific contract pricing. Discounts may be available to customers who subscribe to both online and print publications, subject to your employer’s policy. Other restrictions may apply. Void where prohibited. See www.lexisnexis.com/StoreTerms. | Not a VACDL member?SponsorsVACDL endorses the following sponsors and partners:
Anthony "Tony" Anderson Hugh E. "Teddy" Black, III Aaron L. Cook André A. Hakes David M. Lee Timothy Lynch Michael McPheeters Michael Nicholas Matt C. Pinsker Doug Ramseur Sandra Saseen-Smith Bruce R. Williamson, Jr. VACDL LIST SERVOur List Serv is now hosted by Gaggle.email (the clunky Yahoo Group is gone for good). New (or formerly lapsed) VACDL members will receive the access link upon approval of their membership applications. If you need the link re-sent, please reach out! Contact Executive Director Danielle Payne at vacdlawyers@gmail.com with any questions! VACDL Newsletter
Each quarter, VACDL sends a newsletter, The Virginia Champion, to active members. Recent past editions are available in the Member's Only Section.
*Members can now choose electronic or mailed delivery for The Virginia Champion. In your Member Profile, click "Edit Profile" and select your preferred delivery option!*
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