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The renewal period for current members is happening now! 2025-2026 Memberships expire June 30, 2026.
2026-2027 membership levels valid through June 30, 2027 (6/30/2027)
NEW FEATURE! MCDAA members can now enroll in our automatic membership renewal — simply check the box during your membership renewal to have your dues automatically processed on 6/30/2027.
Sustaining Member: $325
Sustaining Members provide MCDAA with a reliable source of financial support, helping to fund our programs, events, and high-quality content. Most importantly, Sustaining Members play an active role in keeping MCDAA a thriving organization.
Sustaining Member Benefits:
- Quarterly Recognition on the Listserv and email.
- Increased visibility with a listing on our website, including contact information and the type of law practiced.
- Free attendance to all MCDAA Webinars
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Dinner Event Perks include one (1) complimentary drink ticket at each dinner event and a unique name badge at in-person MCDAA events.
Regular Member (Private Practice Supporting Attorney): $185
Public Defender Member: $85
Associate Member:
Paralegal: $75
Other: $125
Associate Membership in the Association shall be available to those persons of integrity and moral character who are not actively engaged in the defense of criminal cases, but whose duties and responsibilities are a part of, or contribute to, the defense of criminal cases. Each application for Associate Membership shall be subject to approval of the Board of Directors.
Retired Member: $65
Student Member: FREE
Please allow up to 72 hours for membership approval.
Please send any membership questions to [email protected]
MCDAA membership dues are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by the IRS, as no portion of membership dues is used for lobbying or legislative advocacy activities.

