National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)
Amicus Curiae
Joshua L. Dratel, Counsel of Record The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers was founded in 1958 to promote research in the field of criminal law; to advance knowledge of the law in the area of criminal practice; and to encourage the integrity, independence and expertise of defense lawyers in criminal cases. It has a membership of over 10,000 lawyers. Mr. Dratel has run a private law practice in New York City since 1996 and is co-chair of the Amicus Committee of the NACDL. He is a 1981 graduate of Harvard Law School. The following is excerpted from the Amicus…
