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Experienced DUI Defense Attorneys

Members of the NCDD are the most experienced DUI defense attorneys in the United States and Canada. Regardless of your location, we can connect you with a lawyer who can help you understand the drunk driving laws in your state or province and work with you to determine your best options for defense.

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NCDD Board Certification

Attorneys who are Board Certified by the NCDD can demonstrate that they have a substantive understanding of DUI laws, evidentiary issues, and effective methods of defense. To become Board Certified, a lawyer must pass written and oral examinations that reflect the knowledge and skills needed for an enhanced level of advocacy in the field of DUI defense.

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NCDD National Task Force
Committee List 2025-2026

The National College for DUI Defense National Task Force maintains a number of committees that are intended to provide relevant information to members, represent the positions of the NCDD and the Board, and protect the rights of citizens pertaining to impaired driving cases. The individuals who serve on these committees play an important role in fulfilling the overall goals of the NCDD and its Board.

2026 Summer Session - DUI Trials Unleashed: From Voir Dire to Victory

2026 Summer Session - DUI Trials Unleashed: From Voir Dire to Victory

Jul 16, 2026 - Jul 18, 2026

This summer in Nashville, NCDD is breaking the mold. Our Summer Session DUI Trials Unleashed; From Voir Dire to Victory will be shorter presentations, sharper, and intensely practical—designed around live demonstrations and real-world skill application rather than traditional lecture blocks....

Serious Science: Advanced Course in Blood Drug Analysis & Trial Advocacy

Serious Science: Advanced Course in Blood Drug Analysis & Trial Advocacy

Aug 07, 2026 - Aug 12, 2026

The Serious Science Blood Drug Analysis course is designed to combine hard science and trial advocacy. There is no better course on forensic science and trial advocacy in America. We start with hard science, including hands-on work in the Shimadzu Laboratory....

NCDD NHTSA SFST Student Course

NCDD NHTSA SFST Student Course

Sep 24, 2026 - Sep 26, 2026

Not all SFST seminars are equal. NCDD’s three-day SFST Seminar is led by Anthony Palacios, one of the nation’s leading Standardized Field Sobriety Testing experts. A former Georgia SFST State Coordinator, SFST/DRE Staff Instructor, and National SFST Training Curriculum Assessment...

30th Annual DWI Means Defend With Ingenuity

30th Annual DWI Means Defend With Ingenuity

Oct 21, 2026 - Oct 24, 2026

NACDL & NCDD's 30th Annual "DWI Means Defend With Ingenuity" Seminar "FROM ARREST TO ACQUITTAL: The Essentials for a Successful DUI Defense" will be held at the Sahara Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, October 21-24, 2026. In DUI defense, the science...

SAVE THE DATE: Breath Testing From Input to Verdict

SAVE THE DATE: Breath Testing From Input to Verdict

Nov 04, 2026 - Nov 07, 2026

SAVE THE DATE - NOVEMBER 4-7, 2026 - PHOENIX, AZ This program will review the underlying science involved in breath testing and the common misconceptions among the courts and police. The course will cover the common errors in breath testing from...

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In Memoriam

Dave Stockwell

Dave Stockwell

2026-05-18

Robert Winterton

Robert Winterton

2026-04-14

Michael M. Rajek

Michael M. Rajek

2026-02-20

Lyliane Couture

Lyliane Couture

2025-10-24

Jennifer Brynn Fuhs

Jennifer Brynn Fuhs

2025-10-11

Eugene C. Struckhoff, III

Eugene C. Struckhoff, III

2025-09-21

Amberlea Schnell Davis

Amberlea Schnell Davis

2025-09-04

Kirby Riffel

Kirby Riffel

2025-07-18

J. Burkhardt Beale

J. Burkhardt Beale

2025-02-03

Stephen L. Jones

Stephen L. Jones

2025-01-25

Richard J. Corbitt

Richard J. Corbitt

2024-10-29

James W. May

James W. May

2024-09-05

Thomas S. Hudson

Thomas S. Hudson

2024-08-28

Thomas Vinson Nash

Thomas Vinson Nash

2024-04-21

Lawrence Taylor

Lawrence Taylor

2023-10-04

Troy V. Huser

Troy V. Huser

2023-06-20

Donald C. Turner

Donald C. Turner

2023-06-08

R. Scott Joye

R. Scott Joye

2023-04-19

Bennie E. Ray

Bennie E. Ray

2022-10-18

Donald J. Bartell

Donald J. Bartell

2022-10-02

Richard Hutton

Richard Hutton

2022-09-27

Peter Winthrop

Peter Winthrop

2022-06-23

Frank T. Gomez

Frank T. Gomez

2021-12-27

Terry A. Wapner

Terry A. Wapner

2021-12-04

David Craig Wright

David Craig Wright

2021-11-16

Robert H. Speer, Jr

Robert H. Speer, Jr

2021-10-14

David C. Serna

David C. Serna

2021-08-13

Jordan Lewis

Jordan Lewis

2021-04-10

Jay S. Volquardsen

Jay S. Volquardsen

2021-02-14

John Arthur Anderson

John Arthur Anderson

2020-12-17

Charles Kingsbury

Charles Kingsbury

2020-11-26

Steven R. Adams

Steven R. Adams

2020-11-01

Sonja R. Porter

Sonja R. Porter

2020-06-19

John C. Collins

John C. Collins

2020-04-05

Andrew T. Coiner

Andrew T. Coiner

2020-03-18

Thomas E. Workman

Thomas E. Workman

2019-09-11

Felipe Plascencia

Felipe Plascencia

2019-02-21

John L. Drennan

John L. Drennan

2018-11-24

Joseph J. LaBella

Joseph J. LaBella

2018-07-07

Bruce F. Morriss

Bruce F. Morriss

2018-06-29

Charles H. Williams

Charles H. Williams

2017-10-22

Dennis J. Lyden

Dennis J. Lyden

2016-09-16

Joerg F. Jaeger

Joerg F. Jaeger

2016-06-29

Richard F. Koch

Richard F. Koch

2016-03-10

Scott A. Smith

Scott A. Smith

2015-10-02

Allen M. Trapp, Jr.

Allen M. Trapp, Jr.

2015-09-18

Charles E. Cump

Charles E. Cump

2015-08-06

Gary Pirosko

Gary Pirosko

2015-08-04

Patrick J. Carney

Patrick J. Carney

2015-05-04

Randall M. Harris

Randall M. Harris

2015-03-03

Jeffrey S. Siirtola

Jeffrey S. Siirtola

2015-01-05

Theresa Hofmeister

Theresa Hofmeister

2014-11-29

Charles J. Alexander, II

Charles J. Alexander, II

2014-11-26

David B. Smith

David B. Smith

2014-10-24

Daryl B. Thompson

Daryl B. Thompson

2014-05-13

Lawrence E. Wines

Lawrence E. Wines

2014-02-20

Clyde L. Tootle

Clyde L. Tootle

2013-07-18

Phil Stauffer

Phil Stauffer

2012-10-01

Steven M. Light

Steven M. Light

2012-02-08

Owen P. Rafferty

Owen P. Rafferty

2011-12-30

Douglas B. Miller

Douglas B. Miller

2011-11-18

Jerry Strauss

Jerry Strauss

2011-01-27

Paul E. Lewis

Paul E. Lewis

2010-05-02

Richard J. Essen

Richard J. Essen

2009-11-29

Edward A. Loss, III

Edward A. Loss, III

2009-10-28

Victor J, Pellegrino

Victor J, Pellegrino

2009-06-10

Eric J, Yavitch

Eric J, Yavitch

2008-07-26

Reese I. Joye, Jr.

Reese I. Joye, Jr.

2008-07-20

Stuart Kinard

Stuart Kinard

2006-07-06

Michael D. Fox

Michael D. Fox

2005-11-24

Francis X. Moore

Francis X. Moore

2003-08-09

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vflVirtual Forensic Library

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NCDD members have access to a comprehensive forensic library that provides invaluable information to be used when defending clients charged with DUI.

This library includes scientific articles on drug and alcohol intoxication, toxicology and pharmacology, methods of testing for blood alcohol content, field sobriety testing, potential errors that may occur during testing, accident reconstruction, expert testimony, and evidentiary rules. This valuable information can ensure that you provide a high quality defense to clients charged with DUI based on the circumstances of their case and the laws in their state.

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06/27/2025

Priscilla Frisby

Priscilla Frisby: The NCDD Member in the Spotlight is Priscilla Frisby of Tucson, Arizona. Priscilla has practiced law for approximately 17 years. She speaks fluent Spanish. Priscilla was born in Douglas, Arizona and raised in neighboring Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico (across the border from Douglas, Arizona). At the age of 10, her parents bought a house on the United States side,...

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AI in Court Filings: The Ethics Line Between Assistance and Abdication

By Ryan Katz It is no secret that Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is vastly changing the landscape of many different fields. While the practice of law is certainly not something anybody would want...

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