Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

The association is formed exclusively for charitable, scientific and educational purposes, including, without limitation, the following: (a) to promote study and research in the field of Criminal Defense law and the related arts; (b) to disseminate by lecture, seminars and publications the advancement of the knowledge of the law as it relates, directly and ancillary, to the field of Criminal Defense practice; (c) to promote the proper administration of Criminal justice; (d) to foster, maintain and encourage the integrity, independence and expertise of the Defense lawyer in Criminal cases; (e) to foster periodic meetings of Defense Lawyers and to provide a forum for the material exchange of information regarding the administration of Criminal justice and thereby the improvement of Criminal law, its practice and procedures.