Become A Member |
NYSDA is the largest criminal & family defense bar association in
New York State, and one of the first statewide defense organizations in the
country. Membership is not just for lawyers, it is open to people in the public
defense client community, defense team members (including investigators, social
workers, sentencing mitigation specialists, paralegals, parent advocates, and
legal assistants), and others committed to improving the quality of publicly
supported criminal and family court defense.
Student $15
Or complete a membership application and submit it by email to Heather Rapp, Program Assistant, at hrapp@nysda.org or by mail to 194 Washington Avenue, Suite 500, Albany, NY 12210. Questions about membership? Please contact Heather Rapp at (518) 465-3524 x13 or hrapp@nysda.org. Our yearly memberships run from January 1 - December 31. To Donate: The New York State Defenders Association is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. We are able to continue its mission because of your support and generosity. By contributing to a fund listed below, you'll help ensure that our work continues. Online donations are quick and easy using our secure credit card transactions. We welcome donations of all sizes and payment plans – whether it's a one-time gift, a monthly contribution or part of a matching gifts program. See our panel of donation categories here. |