The Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association is the largest local criminal defense bar in the United States
We have more than 600 active members engaged in the defense of citizens accused. Do you practice in Harris County? Join us today!
700+ Active Members
Exclusive Member Benefits
Events & Seminars
Mentorship Program
HCCLA Membership Is Open to All Lawyers Who Defend the Criminally Accused
HCCLA also welcomes law students and paralegals/legal assistants working in criminal law practices.
- A high-volume, members-only listserv
- Subscription to our quarterly magazine, The Defender
- Regular free CLE courses
- Discounts on seminars and events
- Mentoring programs
- Access to member Strike Force when threatened for your zealous advocacy
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“Our Mission Is to Assist, Support, and Protect the Criminal Defense Practitioner in the Zealous Defense of Individuals and Their Constitutional Rights.
It Is Further Our Mission to Educate and Inform the General Public Regarding the Administration of Criminal Justice and the Need for an Independent, Ethical, and Professional Criminal Defense Bar.”
Joseph Vinas
President