Our Mission

To instruct and train attorneys through lectures, seminars and publications for the purpose of developing and improving their capabilities; to promote the advancement of knowledge of the law as it relates to the protection of the rights of persons accused of criminal conduct.

Latest News

09/19/2023

2023 Annual Membership Meeting Announcement

09/19/2023

Lifesaver Award Nominations

08/31/2023

Sex Offender’s Out-of-State Registration Counts Toward Ohio Sex Offense Reporting Requirement

08/30/2023

Deadline for Attorney Registration Is Friday

08/28/2023

Superstar Seminar - Friday, October 13! Registration NOW OPEN!

08/03/2023

Ohio Criminal Sentencing Commission - The Brief, August 2023

07/31/2023

2023-24 Nominations for Officers

07/24/2023

Death Penalty Certification must be done in-person for 2023

07/20/2023

Public Comment Open for Bar Application Rule Change

05/09/2023

OACDL Board Meeting 6/8/2023

04/05/2023

The Legislative and Judicial Brief, March 2023

03/10/2023

Ohio Public Defender FY23 Reimbursement Rate Update

02/27/2023

Sunshine Seminar at Myrtle Beach - 2023

01/17/2023

OACDL Board Meeting Notice

01/12/2023

Sentencing Commission - Memo from President Dan Sabol

12/19/2022

Cuyahoga prosecutor’s handling of Conviction Integrity Unit undermines its goal of integrity:

12/15/2022

Brown has continued Democratic efforts to end the death penalty in Oregon on her way out of office.

11/01/2022

Brian Jones Recipient of Inaugural OACDL Courage Award

10/17/2022

2022 OACDL Election Results