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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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Become a Leader

Become a Leader

NCDD is constantly striving to provide the highest caliber educational experience to our members. In order to continue this all important obligation, we need help from you.

Our College is always looking for innovative ideas, unique presentations, new speakers and future leaders. To this end, if you are interested in joining NCDD's leadership or becoming a member of our Faculty, please take the time to introduce yourself and your work to our College.

Please be advised that once your application is submitted, NCDD may contact you for further information. NCDD is only as strong as our membership and your continued involvement to our College is the lifeblood of this organization.

We look forward to hearing from you.


NCDD Leadership Application

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Last Name *

Company

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City *

State/Province

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Phone *

Fax

Email Address *

Website(s)


State(s) licensed to practice law. List all

Years in practice

Years of practice engaged in DUI Defense?

Current % of practice dedicated to DUI Defense?

Are You Currently in Good Standing With Your State's Bar Association?

Have you ever been the subject of a State Bar disciplinary hearing or proceeding?

If yes, please explain with dates and findings. Additional information may be requested.

Member of NCDD since (Year)

Current NCDD Membership Status

Have you previously served in other NCDD leadership positions? (Check all that apply)

State Delegate
Faculty - Speaker
Faculty - Breakout Group Co-Leader
Committee Member

Are you currently Involved in any leadership positions in other organizations?

DUI Defense Related Legal Organizations
General Defense Related Legal Organizations
Bar Associations or Subcommittees
Community Related Leadership Positions
Past Leadership Positions

If yes, please explain.

Please list all other legal or defense organizations where you are a member.

Position(s) Interested In. Choose All that Apply

Speaker / Faculty
State Delegate
Committee Member
Regent

Are you Board Certified by NCDD?

If YES what year you were Board Certified?

Are you interested in becoming Board Certified by NCDD?

If No, please explain

How many NCDD Summer Sessions have you attended?

How many NCDD Winter Sessions have you attended?

How many Mastering Scientific Evidence Seminars have you attended?

How many NCDD/NACDL Las Vegas Seminars have you attended?

Have you attended NCDD's Serious Science for Serious Lawyers Course?

Have you attended NCDD's Metrology seminar?

Have you attended a NCDD SFST Student Course?

Have you attended any of the following courses? Check all that apply.

SFST Student Course
SFST Instructor Course
ARIDE or Equivalent Course
DRE Overview Course
DRE Training
Specialized Breath Test Training
Specialized Blood Test Training
Advanced Trial Skills Training
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Are you published in the area of DUI defense? If Yes, please provide a description of the publication as well as links or publisher information relevant to the publications.

Publications

Online Publications

Journals

Articles

Blogs


Are you counsel of record in any published appellate case involving issues related to impaired driving and/or criminal defense?

If Yes, please provide any citation to any published opinion


Have you previously presented, as a speaker at NCDD or other DUI-defense related seminars? If Yes, please provide details.

NCDD Seminars

NACDL Seminars

Other National DUI Defense Related Seminars

State Seminars

Local Seminars

Bar Association Seminars


Do you possess other unique skills or talents that would benefit NCDD and its members? Please explain.

Tell us, in your own words, about the leadership opportunities you are interested in and the skills / talents you possess to help the College.

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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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NCDD Journal

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