The Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan (CDAM) is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit and Michigan’s largest statewide criminal defense attorney organization. Each year, our organization sponsors educational opportunities at a variety of conferences, presenting some of the best and most knowledgeable speakers in their respective areas of criminal defense. We also host the Trial Practice College, a trial advocacy workshop that teaches criminal defense lawyers how to try cases to win instead of trying to win cases.

CDAM actively promotes expertise in criminal law, constitutional law and procedure and seeks to improve trial and appellate advocacy. We strive to educate the bench, bar and public of the need for quality and integrity in defense services and representation to promote enlightened thought concerning alternatives to the present criminal justice system.

We advocate on behalf of members of the criminal defense bar by appearing as Amicus Curiae in important precedent setting cases before the Michigan Supreme Court. CDAM also regularly works with lawmakers regarding legislative changes through a legislative network providing representation of the criminal defense bar’s views.