Member Benefits
Join SACDLA
SACDLA gives Bexar County defense lawyers a library built by colleagues, training every month, and a bar that shows up for one another. Here is what membership opens, and what each level costs.
Prepare for Court
Every resource carries a label, so you know what opens now and what opens with membership.
Members Only
Motions Bank
Template motions, writs and orders that generous lawyers have shared with the association.
Members Only
Transcripts and Public Records
Transcripts of local expert testimony and public records from local agencies.
Members Only
In Trial Now
Who is in trial today across Bexar County, so colleagues can come watch and lend a hand at recess.
Members Only
Brady Records
The newest shelf in the Member Library, opening as members contribute.
Open to the Public
Practice Links
The official county and state pages defense lawyers use every week.
Open to the Public
Courts Guide
Every criminal court in Bexar County with judge, floor and phone.
The Member Library Today
Counts are floors. The library grows as members contribute.
500+
Member Documents
100+
Motions and Forms
250+
Transcripts and Records
120+
Past CLE Papers
Learn
Open to the Public
Monthly CLE and Training
Monthly CLE events and specialized training, including the DWI and Nuts and Bolts seminars.
Belong
Members Only
Member Listserv
The SACDLA closed email group, where members trade answers every day.
Members Only
Membership Directory
Find a colleague by name when you need a hand or a referral.
Members Only
Expert Witness Referrals
Names of experts members have worked with, shared among members.
Open to the Public
Events
CLE lunches, seminars and gatherings on the SACDLA calendar.
Stand Together
Members Only
The San Antonio Defender
A free subscription to the association's magazine.
Members Only
Local Strike Force
Colleagues who step in when a member faces a threat to the practice of defense.
Open to the Public
Our Purpose
SACDLA promotes, assists and educates its members in protecting the individual rights guaranteed by the Texas and Federal Constitutions.
Dues
Choose the level that fits; each Join button opens the secure SACDLA membership form.
Contributing
$150 a year
Meets the same eligibility requirements as Regular membership, with $50 more in annual dues to support SACDLA.
Join SACDLAPublic Defender's Office Rate
$25 a year
For lawyers in the Bexar County Public Defender's Office.
Join SACDLASt. Mary's Law Student or First Year Lawyer
$30 a year
For law students and lawyers in their first year of practice.
Join SACDLASt. Mary's Criminal Clinic Student
$10 a year
For students in St. Mary's criminal clinic.
Join SACDLANewest in the Motions Bank
Titles shown to everyone; the files open to members.
17-151 Writ for Felony Release Due to Delay Members Only
Ake-Briggs Motion to Appoint Psych Expert Members Only
Motion for Jackson v Denno Hearing Members Only
Motion and Standing Blood Discovery Order Members Only
Motion for Breath Discovery and Standing Order Members Only
Motion for Production of Grand Jury Transcript and Evidence Presented Members Only
Motion for Prompt Revocation Hearing Members Only
Kovel Letter to Defense Expert Members Only
Questions
Where do I renew?
Renew on the Membership Dues page once you sign in.
A page asks me to sign in
Library pages open to members. Sign in on the Member Login page, then return to the page.
What does a visitor see?
Every page labeled Open to the Public, including the Courts Guide, Practice Links, the CLE Archive and SACDLA News.
Who do I ask about membership?
Write to [email protected] or use the Contact Page.
Ready to Join?
Membership opens the whole library the same day.
Join SACDLA
SACDLA promotes, assists and educates its members in protecting the individual rights guaranteed by the Texas and Federal Constitutions.
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Bexar County Courthouse (Photo by Lily Thomas, CC BY-SA 4.0)
