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The Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers is one of the nation’s oldest state criminal bar associations. Since 1973, our members have worked tirelessly to educate lawyers and act as a voice for the bar and for the criminally accused before the judicial, legislative, and executive branches.

Through our Online Community, The Writ, CLE programs, For the Defense, locally based Roundtables, Board of Directors’ committee work, and the Trial College, TACDL has established itself as the recognized statewide authority, resource, and centralized hub for effectively addressing issues impacting the criminal defense bar and the criminally accused.

Wade Davies

Wade Davies

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TACDL's DUI Seminar Early Bird Special ENDS TOMORROW!!!

$445 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL members only, $495 after September 1st.

Speakers include John Pellegrin, Mike Working, Rich McGee, Frank Lannom, Matt Brock, Benjamin McGowan, Andrew Nutt, and many more

October 15th and 16th in Chattanooga
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TACDLs DUI Seminar E

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August 25th at 12:00 PM CST
email office@tacdl.com for the Zoom link

AI-Powered Body-Cam Review for Criminal Defense Attorneys

The average criminal case includes hours of body cam footage, interrogation videos, jail calls, and extensive written and image evidence. While digital discovery can be a powerful tool, it is not humanly possible to sift through all this data—JusticeText is changing that. In this webinar, former Public Defender Yasmin Herdoiza will share how thousands of defense attorneys are using AI to transcribe video evidence, highlight critical moments, build timelines, surface inconsistencies, and uncover critical facts instantly, helping level the playing field for their clients. TACDL members receive an exclusive discount to JusticeText, so join the webinar to learn more and find out how to upload your first three videos completely free.
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Justicetext Webinar

The Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers is proud to announce our 2026-2027 Board of Directors! We are grateful for the dedication, experience, and leadership each of these outstanding members brings to TACDL and to the defense of justice.

Please join us in congratulating and welcoming our 2026-2027 Board!
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