WEBINAR: Handling Firearms Cases in Massachusetts

WEBINAR: Handling Firearms Cases in MassachusettsJonathan Vogel-Borne2024-05-23T11:51:35-04:00

2025 CLE Training Resouces

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

MACDL Statement on the Frances Choy Case

MACDL supports meaningful sanctions for the two lawyers engaged in racist email exchanges during the trial of an innocent young Asian-American woman. Read the statement…

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 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.