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GACDL FAQS (Frequently Asked Questions)
I am a member of the public looking for an attorney. Can you help?
Answer: Click here: Directory.
You can search by city or town to find contact information for members of the association.
How do I access the Members-Only section (MOS)?
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Click on the Login icon in the top right corner of the GACDL homepage.
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Log in using your email address and password.
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Forgot your email address? Check your listing under the Directories.
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Forgot your password? Click "Forgot password."
For further instructions, visit the Help Section.
How do I sign up for the Listserv?
Visit the Listserv Page and follow the instructions provided.
Why am I not receiving Listserv emails after signing up?
Approvals are typically done once a week by our volunteer moderator. If you are not approved within one week, contact Mike Shapiro.
May I advertise my CLE event on the Listserv?
Refer to the full GACDL Listserv Policy. For specific questions, contact Katie.
Permitted Discussions:
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Relevant to criminal defense or official announcements.
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Members running for political office may announce their candidacy.
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Non-criminal defense topics are off-topic (start the subject line with "OT"). Replies must be sent directly to the poster, not the entire Listserv.
Contact Details
GACDL's contact information can be found here.
Office Hours
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Monday–Friday: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM EST.
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Closed on state holidays and the day before/after seminars or training programs.
Why didn’t anyone answer when I called during office hours?
We may be assisting others or away from our desks. Please leave a message, and we’ll get back to you promptly.
Why am I not receiving my newsletter or other mail from GACDL?
Answer: Our newsletters are sent electronically through our website. Be sure your email address is correct on this website by checking our Member Directory. If you unsubscribe from GACDL emails, you will NOT receive your newsletters or GACDL seminar materials. Please stay subscribed.
Please be sure that you update GACDL any time that you move or change your email address. You can log in to edit your profile or email Ophelia Attah with any updates.
How do I update my mailing address?
Answer: Either log into the GACDL website and edit your profile, or send an e-mail with your updated contact information to Ophelia Attah.
Have I paid my dues this year?
Answer: Log into Member Info Hub section the GACDL website and check your profile. Please give us a call at 404-248-1777 with any questions.
I do some/mostly court appointed work. Can I pay the PD rate for dues and seminars?
Answer: Most of our regular, contributing, sustaining, and life members do some kind of court appointed work. The PD rate is offered to full-time government employed public defenders and investigators (circuit, county, city, or federal), as well as full-time employees of nonprofit organizations.
How much are dues this year?
Answer: You can find a dues details here.
New member applications and membership benefits by level can be found here.
How do I stop my GACDL membership from automatically renewing?
Answer: You may cancel the recurring payment feature by following the instrutions linked here.
You may also contact the GACDL office to cancel this feature.