Remembering Dale Cobb, Jr.

NCDC lost a dear friend and faculty member, Dale Cobb, Jr. in April 2024. Dale was loved and respected by so many of us in the NCDC community and we are deeply saddened by this loss. His contributions to the College are immeasurable and we are forever grateful to him...
Remembering James Shellow

Remembering James Shellow

One of NCDC’s founders, James Shellow, died on October 29, 2022 at his home in Milwaukee, WI. Jim was one of the most well known criminal defense lawyers in the country. He began practicing in 1961 after careers as an engineer and an accountant. While at Marquette...
Ramón Alvarado Memorial Scholarship Fund

Ramón Alvarado Memorial Scholarship Fund

The way that Ramón Alvarado lived his life was an inspiration to those who knew him, and continues to be even after his passing in 2020.  Ramón Alvarado spent years working as a criminal defense attorney and established his own private practice in 2008, where more...
Cross-Examination Workshop Winter Session

Cross-Examination Workshop Winter Session

Registration is NOW OPEN for the NCDC Online Cross-Examination Workshop which will take place January 13-February 11, 2022 via zoom. Born during the pandemic out of our hope to provide some version of our renowned in-person cross-examination workshop to all of our...
Lisa Wayne Appointed Executive Director of NACDL

Lisa Wayne Appointed Executive Director of NACDL

Huge Congratulations to our loved and respected faculty member, LISA WAYNE on her selection as Executive Director of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers! May you lead with tenacity and passion, as you do with all things that matter. Read the full...