Supporting Dallas criminal defense attorneys
About Dallas Criminal Defense Bar
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
The mission of the Dallas Criminal Defense Bar is to strengthen and support the criminal defense community in Dallas County, Texas through education, professional collaboration, and the advancement of ethical, effective advocacy for individuals accused of criminal offenses. The organization is committed to protecting constitutional rights
The mission of the Dallas Criminal Defense Bar is to strengthen and support the criminal defense community in Dallas County, Texas through education, professional collaboration, and the advancement of ethical, effective advocacy for individuals accused of criminal offenses. The organization is committed to protecting constitutional rights, promoting due process, and elevating the practice of criminal defense law within the Dallas County court system.
Why Join
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
Membership in the Dallas Criminal Defense Bar provides criminal defense attorneys practicing in Dallas County with access to practice-specific education, peer collaboration, and professional resources tailored to the realities of local courts. The association offers continuing legal education, mentorship opportunities, and a professional
Membership in the Dallas Criminal Defense Bar provides criminal defense attorneys practicing in Dallas County with access to practice-specific education, peer collaboration, and professional resources tailored to the realities of local courts. The association offers continuing legal education, mentorship opportunities, and a professional network of lawyers who regularly handle misdemeanor and felony cases in Dallas County.
By joining, members become part of a focused community dedicated to improving advocacy, sharing practical courtroom insight, and supporting one another in a demanding practice area. The Dallas Criminal Defense Bar exists for attorneys who take criminal defense seriously and value professional growth, ethical practice, and meaningful engagement with the local criminal justice system.
Member Benefits
Mission Statement
Member Benefits
Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
Members have access to continuing legal education programs focused on criminal defense practice in Dallas County. CLE offerings emphasize practical trial skills, substantive criminal law updates, and procedural issues specific to local courts, helping members stay current and effective in their practice.
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Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
Members have access to continuing legal education programs focused on criminal defense practice in Dallas County. CLE offerings emphasize practical trial skills, substantive criminal law updates, and procedural issues specific to local courts, helping members stay current and effective in their practice.
Members-Only Listserv
The Dallas Criminal Defense Bar maintains a private members-only listserv for professional communication and collaboration. The listserv allows members to share insight, discuss legal issues, exchange referrals, and seek guidance on Dallas County–specific criminal defense matters in a trusted professional setting.
Educational and Networking Events
Members are invited to association events, including CLE programs, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. These events are designed to foster professional relationships, encourage knowledge sharing, and strengthen the criminal defense community in Dallas County.
Leadership and Committee Opportunities
Members may participate in leadership roles, committees, and governance of the organization. Leadership opportunities allow members to help shape the direction of the Dallas Criminal Defense Bar, contribute to educational programming, and support the ongoing development of the local criminal defense bar.
Guest Blog and Thought Leadership Opportunities
Members have the opportunity to contribute guest articles and educational content to the organization’s website and communications. Guest blog opportunities allow members to share professional insight, discuss developments in criminal defense law, and establish themselves as knowledgeable practitioners within the Dallas County legal community.
DCDB In the News
Guide to Frank Crowley Courts Building
Where to Go
The Frank Crowley Courts Building is the primary criminal courthouse for Dallas County, Texas. It houses the majority of Dallas County criminal district courts and county criminal courts, including courts that hear felony and misdemeanor cases on a daily basis. For criminal defense attorneys practicing in Dallas County, the Frank Crowley Courts Building is a central hub of criminal litigation, hearings, trials, and plea proceedings.
Located in downtown Dallas, the Frank Crowley Courts Building sits within the Dallas County courthouse complex near the intersection of North Stemmons Freeway (I-35E) and the downtown business district. The building is adjacent to other key county facilities, including the Lew Sterrett Justice Center and the George L. Allen, Sr. Courts Building, making the area the operational center of the Dallas County criminal justice system.
The courthouse is named after Frank Crowley, a former Dallas County district attorney and judge, and it serves as a focal point for criminal law practice in the county. Attorneys, judges, prosecutors, court staff, and defendants pass through the building daily, making it a defining feature of criminal defense work in Dallas County. Familiarity with the Frank Crowley Courts Building—its courtrooms, procedures, and rhythms—is essential for lawyers who regularly handle criminal cases in Dallas County courts.
Misdemeanor courts are on the 3rd and 4th floors. Felony courts are on floors 5, 6 and 7.
