The Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyers Association is exclusively dedicated to assisting attorneys in the defense of their clients. This is NOT the listserv
To protect and insure by rule of law those individual rights guaranteed by the Oklahoma and Federal Constitution in criminal cases; to resist any efforts to curtail these rights; to encourage cooperation between lawyers engaged in the furtherance of these objectives through educational programs and other assistance; and through this cooperation, education and assistance to promote justice and the common good. Provided, however, that the Association shall restrict any lobbying activity to be solely incidental to those hereinbefore expressed purposes.
What will membership in OCDLA mean to you? Join at www.ocdlaoklahoma.com.
Opportunity-
To build on your skills by attending specialized criminal defense seminars that give you the professional edge.
OCDLA seminars provide you with the tools to enhance your courtroom strategies by presenting award-winning, nationally known speakers who are on the cutting-edge in their field.
OCDLA seminars provide you the opportunity to earn the total CLE credits required by The Oklahoma Bar.
Opportunity-
To expand your knowledge by reading about cases within the forum of OCDLA's Law Journal The Gauntlet.
The Gauntlet journal distributed by the Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyers Association to approximately 500 members, Law schools, law libraries, and law professors. Click here to view a sample issue. Spring 2006 or Fall 2006
My Little Green Book (published by the Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyers Association), is provided to OCDLA members with their membership. It is a portable thumbnail sketch of statutory provisions for felonies and misdemeanors in Oklahoma including citations, fines, penitentiary and county jail times. My Little Green Book is also provided to members of the Oklhaoma bench and refered to frequently by state judges as they determine case outcomes. Click here to view an excerpt from My Little Green Book.
Opportunity-
To tap into the vast resources a network of criminal defense lawyers provides.
Find out what’s working in other counties across the state, ask a fellow member about an obscure case, reach out to others with your expertise, and keep up with the latest case laws. With the resources provided on the OCDLA website exclusively for members, our membership directory, and the networking opportunities at our seminars, the possibilities are endless.
Locate a colleague or lawyer near you using our alphabetical Members List or our Members By County interactive map.
MEMBERSHIP LIMITED TO CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS.
