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Enter your city, state, or Zip code below to locate a qualified attorney who has demonstrated a commitment to defend those accused of DUI and related crimes.
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.
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 2021-2022
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.
NCDD Sessions and Seminars
2024 Winter Session-Lessons from Legends Part One: Breathe Life into Your Case
Jan 18, 2024 - Jan 19, 2024
Atlanta, GA Winter Session 2024 is “Breathe Life Into Your Case” and will be focusing entirely on trial scenarios for a breath testing case. Lots of nuggets are planned and this is surely a seminar you don’t want to miss! We...
NHTSA SFST Student Course X--CALL THE NCDD OFFICE TO GET ON THE WAITING LIST 334-264-1950
Feb 08, 2024 - Feb 10, 2024
NHTSA SFST Student Course This three day program will be held February 8-10, 2024 in Irvine, CA. If you have not yet taken the NHTSA Student Course you are cheating yourself. This course is a must for anyone defending accused impaired...
2024 Mastering Scientific Evidence-New Orleans, LA
Mar 21, 2024 - Mar 22, 2024
NCDD and TCDLA is proud to announce that the nation’s premier DUI forensic science seminar will once again be held, March 21-22, 2024, at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, LA. MSE is the original and preeminent...
Serious Science: Advanced Course in Blood Drug Analysis and Trial Advocacy
Aug 09, 2024 - Aug 14, 2024
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....


MEMBERS IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Sara Compher-Rice
11/30/2023
Sara Compher-Rice: This week’s Member in the Spotlight is Sara Compher-Rice of Knoxville, Tennessee. She is our newest Regent, newly assigned to the NCDD Awards/Recognition committee. It is quite fitting she receive a long overdue spotlight, as she will soon be writing Member in the Spotlight segments. Sara has been practicing DWI/DUI defense since 2002, alongside NCDD fellow Steve Oberman, straight...

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Improvisational Theatre and DUI: Navigating Unexpected Witnesses
11/20/2023
By Jonathan Dichter, Founding Attorney DUIHeroes (www.duiheroes.com) Anyone who tells you that everything in a DUI trial goes according to plan has never tried a DUI case. Despite the rules designed to prevent it, our world is filled with surprises. One of the greatest challenges an attorney can face during a trial is the sudden introduction of an unexpected witness for...
Become an NCDD Member
Benefits of NCDD Membership
Members of the NCDD not only demonstrate that they are qualified DUI defense attorneys, but they have access to valuable information and resources. We provide access to documentation blood alcohol testing devices and scientific articles related to alcohol, drugs, driving, and testing. We offer training on trial techniques and scientific testing, and we provide access to experts and a comprehensive knowledge base of cases and motions. With all of these resources at your fingertips, you will be able to win more cases.
Membership Plans
Depending on your level of experience, we offer multiple plans for NCDD Membership. Attorneys who have been practicing for less than six years are eligible for a New Attorney membership, while those who have been practicing for over six years can receive a Seasoned Attorney membership. We also offer memberships for Public Defenders. Members may select our Auto-Renew option, or they may manually renew their membership each year.
VIRTUAL FORENSIC LIBRARY
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.