Membership Application

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Any licensed attorney practicing law in Cameron County, Texas who is actively engaged in the defense of persons charged with crimes or offenses in the State or Federal :Courts, who is a member of the bar of this State in good standing, who has made application for membership, whose application has been accepted, and who has paid the required dues shall be a regular member entitled to all the rights and benefits of such membership including the right to vote on any issue submitted to the general membership for the organization.

A lawyer who applies for membership for the first time within two years of beginning a criminal defense practice.

A lawyer employed by a public defender's office.

A lawyer who has reached the age of 70.

Affiliate membership in the Association shall be persons who do not meet the requirements for regular membership, but who support the purposes of CCCDLA.

A person who is regularly and directly employed as a paralegal, legal assistant by a current member in good standing is eligible for a paralegal membership in the Association. 

Any student currently enrolled in an ABA Approved Program will have limited access to events and learning opportunities.