Events

2025 Annual Day-long Training

Thursday, October 29, 2025, 9–5pm

WilmerHale, 60 State St, Boston, MA 02109

Breakfast and Lunch Provided — Doors open 8:30am

Registration

Participant fees:

$125 for MACDL members
$175 for non-MACDL members

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Statement on Legislative Proposal Regarding Bar Advocate Compensation

PRESS RELEASE: 8/1/2025. The Massachusetts legislature voted to pass an increase in bar advocate hourly rates over two years … We know this is not enough, and MACDL will continue to support … the many bar advocates who stand in solidarity to make their voices heard. Read full statement…

MACDL Deeply Disappointed FY26 State Budget Has No Increase in Bar Advocate Rates

The Committee on Public Counsel Services (CPCS) line-item 0321-1510, which funds the work of the bar advocates, has no rate increases for bar advocates for any category of cases. Read More…

Constitutional Crisis Deepens

Hundreds in Massachusetts Now Without Court-Appointed Lawyers as Indigent Defense System Buckles. Read press release…

MACDL Supports Bar Advocates Action

MACDL stands in full solidarity with bar advocates who are refusing to take additional court-appointed cases as a result of the unsustainably low compensation rates. Read press release…

Racial Justice Resources

We have posted a resource page of annotated links, including guides, organizations and movements, education, policing issues, and articles helpful to public defenders.

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