NCDD Foundation

The National College for DUI Defense Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The purpose of the NCDD Foundation is to provide access to legal education for practicing attorneys who undertake to defend citizens accused of DUI.

Contributions to the Foundation are used to fund need-based scholarships to public defenders and other lawyers seeking cutting edge training in DUI defense through attendance to the annual National College For DUI Defense, Inc. Summer Session Seminar.

Contributions are tax deductible and can be made either as "memorials," "commendations" or "scholarship funds." Your tax deductible contribution should be made payable to "The National College For DUI Defense Foundation, Inc." and mailed to The National College For DUI Defense, Inc. The address is 445 S. Decatur St., Montgomery AL 36104. You can also make a contribution online by clicking here

Any inquires regarding the Foundation should be made to John T. Kirk, National College For DUI Defense Foundation, 445 S. Decatur St., Montgomery, AL 36104, 334-264-1498, or by email: lawofficetkirk@gmail.com.

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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.

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Ethics Task Force Blog

04/15/2025

Written by Jonathan Dichter The Heart of Client Care: Moving Beyond Case Management In the legal profession, we often talk about "case management" - the systems and processes that keep our cases moving efficiently. But what about *client care*? True client care goes beyond deadlines and filings; it's about treating clients as *people*-scared, uncertain, and in need of guidance. And when done...

Personal Contact: Using the Officer's Observations Against Them

03/10/2025

Written by Charles GoodwinEdited by Michelle Behan and Steven Hernandez The typical DUI investigation has three phases. It begins with the vehicle in motion and focuses on driving patterns that officers are trained might indicate impairment. Next is personal contact, where the officer will observe physical manifestations that are also purportedly correlated with alcohol ingestion and impairment. Finally, the officer will...

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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

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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.