WEBINAR: Handling Firearms Cases in Massachusetts

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

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…

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…

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.