"Strength comes from unity.  CACJ is a great criminal defense organization of public and private defense attorneys who are joined for self-education, mutual support, making our collective voices known, and continuing the historic, continuing struggle for justice for the accused."

Chuck Sevilla

"CACJ continues to succeed in derailing harmful legislation through our tremendous lobbying efforts of Ignacio Hernandez and the dedicated attorneys of the Legislative Committee.  CACJ has a meaningful voice around the State through our Amicus Committee and the briefs they file.  It is humbling to work along side such a rich pool of minds dedicated to criminal defense in California."

Mara Fieger

"CACJ is like a beacon in the distance through the fog and heavy mist.  It is where we will strive to meet and find our finest selves, where we will become the best lawyers we can be, and where we will work together to change the world and make it a better place for ourselves, our children, and most importantly, our clients."

John Crouch

"CACJ is a family of criminal defense lawyers. We share knowledge, experience and affection. It is a mirror in which we bond with others like us to experience the best in law and lawyers. It is a message that we are not alone."

Ephraim Margolin

"It has been my pleasure to serve as President of CACJ. In that capacity I have met and worked with many people who are truly committed to the defense of others and the idea that there can and should be equal justice for all. Thank you for the opportunity."

Christopher Chaney

"CACJ is important to the criminal defense bar and to the personal rights and liberties of everyone in California. CACJ's presence in Sacramento is unmatched and often is the only voice to promote or defeat bills before the State Legislature.  CACJ provides the highest quality Seminars and Webinars to educate practitioners and to give them a sense of community. CACJ also conducts the National Trial Advocacy Competition which attracts teams from law schools all over the country."

Robert Sanger

"Defense attorneys are warriors - for our clients and in defense of their constitutional rights.  We fight more effectively and successfully when we band together, when we support each other through out membership in, and commitment to, CACJ.  We gain strength in our often lonely fights for our clients from the men and women who are engaged in similar struggles for other defendants.  CACJ is a vital means to support one another."

Scott Sugarman

"For over 30 years CACJ has provided me with access to the leading criminal defense practitioners in California, and the opportunity to know about and respond to pending legislation - which I otherwise would not have had."

Michael Millman

"For 40 years, CACJ has been a powerful voice for criminal defense attorneys and their clients. It has impacted laws that protect the rights of the convicted and accused and provided defense attorneys with education, advocacy  and community. CACJ's strength, purpose and longevity make it a cornerstone of criminal justice in California."

Laurel Headley

"CACJ is an essential state-wide organization for all criminal defense attorneys.  The seminars, seminar materials, and Forum magazine are outstanding, addressing the latest issues and developments in criminal law, procedure and evidence.  All of the committees are accomplished and hardworking. The Legislative Committee and Ignacio is a prime example: an important and respected voice in the legislature continually achieving impressive results."

Robert Boyce

ADVOCATES FOR THE DEFENSE

CACJ CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF FIGHTING FOR JUSTICE FOR THE ACCUSED!

Since its founding in 1973, the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice has become one of the country's largest statewide organizations of criminal defense lawyers and allied professionals dedicated to preserve due process and equal protection in the courtroom and the legislature as guaranteed by the Constitution.

Membership is vital to support CACJ's programs and initiatives...

CACJ LEGISLATIVE NEWS – YOUR VOICE AT THE CAPITOL!!!!

CACJ's Lobbyist, Ignacio Hernandez, of Hernandez Strategy Group, http://www.hernandezstrategy.com provides continuous and aggressive representation on criminal defense legislation at the Capitol. CACJ'sLegislative Committee meets weekly to review current legislation and establish strategies to effectively engage policy makers in passing, amending or defeating legislation through committee testimony and direct lobbying.

Click here for the Legislative Update - Legislative News

CACJ FOUNDATION SPONSORS SCHOLARSHIPS IN HONOR OF 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF GIDEON

CACJ recognizes fifty years have passed since the high courts declared states have an obligation to provide defendants with adequate defense for the poor. Gideon vs. Wainwright is a monumental case that demonstrates the uphill battle that the public faces when charged by the state. In honor of Gideon, the CACJ Foundation is sponsoring three $1,000 scholarships – selecting students who demonstrate an determination to enhance the criminal justice system.

YOUNG LAWYER DIVISION

CACJ has established a Young Lawyer Division (YLD) to assist new attorneys in the beginning of their practice with the Help of the best practitioners and legal scholars in our state. CACJ is the only private resource available that can effectively and consistently assist young attorneys in developing their knowledge and skills necessary to be effective advocates. Click here for more information!

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