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o i n TCDLA Jo i n TCDLA Jo i n TCDLAJo i n TCDLATo d a y !When you join TCDLA, you become a part of a long historyof providing outstanding services and assistance to criminaldefense lawyers across the great state of Texas.Join today and take advantage of numerous member benefits.Endorse a colleague or friend — encourage others to becomea member of TCDLA.Member Benefits• Voice for the Defense MagazineA subscription to the ONLY state-wide magazine written specifically fordefense lawyers, published 10 times a year.• Membership DirectoryA listing of all TCDLA members. Updated and reprinted annually.• TCDLA DiscountsReceive significant discounts on CLE seminars and TCDLA publications.• Vendor DiscountsReceive discounts on various goods and services provided by numerousvendors.• Strike ForceStrike Force assistance which comes to the aid of lawyers in need.• Listserv AccessAccess to TCDLA listserv where you can exchange legal information andresources with other TCDLA members.• Website - Members Only SectionAccess to the “members only” section of the website which includesinformation on experts, summaries of cases from the state and federalcourts and more.• ExpertsExtensive list of experts for all types of criminal cases.• ResourcesExpansive library of research papers from renowned criminal defenselawyers.• LegislatureOpportunities to be involved in the legislative effort.Resources for Texas Capital Litigators• Capital Litigation UpdatePublished 10 times a year with a “Motion of the Month” enclosed.• Capital Resource ListservAccess to a listserv consisting of Texas-only lawyers, investigators andmitigation specialists who practice in the capital arena.• Motions Bank and ClaimsAccess to a capital-specific motions bank and habeas corpus claims forstate and federal practice.• Experts DatabaseAccess to a database of experts in a wide area of expertise.• CLE OpportunitesComprehensive substantive continuing legal education.• Locating AssistanceAssistance locating capital qualified investigators and mitigationspecialists.w w w .t c d l a.c o mMembership ApplicationTo join TCDLA you must be a member in good standing of the State Bar oTexas engaged in the defense of criminal cases (except law students oraffiliate applicants). An applicant must be endorsed by a TCDLA membeMembers of the judiciary (except honorary members) and those regularlemployed in a prosecutorial office are not eligible.Your membership will go into effect upon approval of application andreceipt of annual membership dues. Please allow 6 to 8 weeks forconfirmation and certificate.q Mr. q Ms. q Mrs.First Name Last Name Middle InitialLaw FirmMailing AddressCity State ZipTelephoneE-mailBar Card NumberDate of BirthFaxCountyName of other local criminal bar association or sectionNo m i na t i n g Endorsement (must be completed)As a current member of TCDLA, I believe this applicant to be a person ofprofessional competency, integrity and good moral character.Signature of Endorser (must be current member)Printed Name of Endorser (must be current member)Membership Ca t e g o r y (please check one)q First Time Member — $75 per yearq Renewing Membership — $150 per yearq Voluntary Sustaining Member — $300 per yearq Sustaining Member — $200 per yearq Affiliate Member (Experts or Legal Assistant) — $50 per yearq Public Defender — $50 per yearq Investigator — $50 per yearq Law Student — $20 per yearPa y m e n t Me t h o d (please check one)q Check enclosed (payable to TCDLA)q Visa q Mastercard q American Express q DiscoverCredit Card NumberName on CardExpiration DateSignatureMa il completed f o r m a n d p a y m e n t toTexas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (TCDLA)1707 Nueces Street • Austin, Texas 78701Fax to (if paying by credit card): 512.469.9107For office use only: Bar Card Date_________Month_____Year______TAX NOTICE $36 of your annual dues ($19 if a Student Member) is for a one-year subscrto the Voice for the Defense. Dues to TCDLA are not deductible as a charitable contribbut may be deducted as an ordinary business expense. The non-deductible portion of reand initial membership dues is $39 in accordance with IRC sec 6033.