- The ABA’s Concise Guide to Lawyer Specialty Certification
- Benefits to Become Board Certified - ABA Video
- Board Certified Members
- How to Become Board Certified in DUI Defense Law
- Apply for Certification
- Apply for Re-Certification Renewal
- Board Certified Senior Specialist
- Rules Governing Board Certification
- Preparing for the Exam
NCDD Seminars and Webinars
The "National College for DUI Defense [provides] excellent training programs [for] the defense bar"
Indiana University Bloomington (https://bcahs.indiana.edu/index.html)
Upcoming Seminars and Webinars

31st Annual Mastering Scientific Evidence
Mar 27, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025
The 31st Annual MSE features intensive attention on blood testing for drugs and alcohol, as well as effective practical strategies in breath test cases. Renowned lab auditor Janine Arvizu addresses issue spotting in blood testing and Pharmacologist Dr. Jimmie...

2025 NHTSA A.R.I.D.E Course
Jun 19, 2025 - Jun 20, 2025
Attendees will learn how officers are trained to recognize psychophysical and clinical indicators of impairment that are consistent with a driver who is possible under the influence of drugs, or in combination with alcohol. Attendees will also learn how officers...

2025 Summer Session
Jul 17, 2025 - Jul 18, 2025
Elite Advocates: Sharpening Skills & Embracing the Future Join us in Denver for a high-energy, game-changing seminar! This isn’t just another conference—it’s an immersive experience designed to elevate your courtroom prowess and prepare you for the future of law in the...

Serious Science for Serious Lawyers: Advanced Course in Blood Alcohol Analysis & Trial Advocacy
Aug 08, 2025 - Aug 13, 2025
Advanced Training in Blood Alcohol Analysis and Trial Advocacy Arlington, TX Andrew Mishlove, Program Chairman and Course Director Hotel Accommodations: Crowne Plaza ArlingtonRoom Block Closes July 15, 2025. The Serious Science Blood Alcohol Analysis course is designed to combine hard science and trial advocacy. There...

29th Annual DWI Means Defend With Ingenuity
Oct 22, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025
NACDL & NCDD's 29th Annual "DWI Means Defend With Ingenuity" Seminar "Gaining the Winning Edge" will be held at the Sahara Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, October 22-25, 2025. If you are serious about being an effective DUI defense advocate,...
Find an Attorney
Enter your city, state, or Zip code below to locate a qualified attorney who has demonstrated a commitment to defend those accused of DUI and related crimes.
Members in
the Spotlight
02/19/2025J. Christopher Llinas |
J. Christopher Llinas: The NCDD member of the spotlight is J. Christopher Llinas of Portland, Connecticut. He is licensed to practice in Connecticut, US D. Conn, US 1st Circuit, US 2nd Circuit, EOIR (Immigration Courts and Board of Immigration Appeals) and Maryland (inactive). He’s been practicing law for 27 years. He is a fierce defender in criminal, DUI, traffic, juvenile and...
Latest from
Our Blog
FROM OUR BLOG
Personal Contact: Using the Officer's Observations Against Them
03/10/2025
Written by Charles GoodwinEdited by Michelle Behan and Steven Hernandez The typical DUI investigation has three phases. It begins with the vehicle in motion and focuses on driving patterns that officers are trained might indicate impairment. Next is personal contact, where the officer will observe physical manifestations that are also purportedly correlated with alcohol ingestion and impairment. Finally, the officer will...
Introduction of Autonomous Vehicles and SAE Levels of Driving Automation
02/12/2025
By By Lance Hendron An autonomous vehicle, in other words is self-driving car, is a car that is capable of operating with reduced or no human input.1 In 2014, the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), launched SAE J3016 Recommended Practice: Taxonomy and Definitions for Terms Related to Driving Automation Systems for On-Road Motor Vehicles, commonly referenced as the SAE Levels of...