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from the American trial lawyers assn. ATLA

" Seek justice for all . . .

Preserve the constitutional right to trial by jury . . .
Prevent injury from occurring . . .

Champion the cause of those who deserve redress for injury to person or property . . .

Promote the public good through concerted efforts to secure safe products, a safe workplace, a clean environment, and quality health care . . .

Further the rule of law and the civil justice system, and protect the rights of the accused . . .

Inspire excellence in advocacy through training and education . . .

Encourage cooperation among members . . .

Advance the common law and finest traditions
of jurisprudence. . .

Uphold the honor and dignity of the legal profession and the highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity"


From The NACDL

The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) is the preeminent organization in the United States advancing the mission of the nation's criminal defense lawyers to ensure justice and due process for persons accused of crime or other misconduct. A professional bar association founded in 1958, NACDL's more than 12,500 direct members -- and 90 state, local, and international affiliate organizations with another 35,000 members -- include private criminal defense lawyers, public defenders, active U.S. military defense counsel, law professors and judges committed to preserving fairness within America's criminal justice system.


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