CLE WEBINAR: Advocating for Clients at 58A Hearings

CLE WEBINAR: Advocating for Clients at 58A HearingsJonathan Vogel-Borne2020-10-09T17:52:09-04:00

2026 Spring Gathering

Join MACDL at 6pm Wednesday, March 25 at Chemist Cocktail Bar, 109 High St, Boston. We gather to welcome Spring and to honor our award recipients Register Today…

New Organization Advocates for Fair Compensation

MAPAC (Massachusetts Association of Private Appointed Counsel) is a new organization launched to advocate for fair compensation for bar advocates Learn more…

2025 CLE Training Resouces

Training resources offered at the Annual Day-long CLE training, October 29, 2025 View/download resources…

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…

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.