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Montana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (MTACDL)

About the MTACDL

Overview

  • Founded: 1997
  • Focus: Criminal Defense
  • Location: , Montana

Mission and History

The Montana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (MTACDL) was established in 1997. As an affiliate of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, MTACDL provides training and other resources to private practitioners, full time public defenders, court appointed attorneys, and tribal court advocates.

Members must certify that they are criminal defense attorneys in Montana who are not currently employed as a prosecutor in any local, state, tribal, or federal office. If the member accepts an appointment as a temporary prosecutor or as a temporary police legal advisor, then the member must request a waiver of the provisions of the bylaws of the association prohibiting membership of prosecutors within 30 days.

Details

People

Officers

Peter B. Ohman
Peter B. Ohman
President
Bozeman, MT
Colin M Stephens
Vice President
Missoula, MT
Joslyn Hunt
Joslyn Hunt
Treasurer
Helena, MT
Peter Francis Lacny
Immediate Past President
Missoula, MT

MTACDL Members Active on Lawyer Legion

Herman "Chuck" Watson III
Watson Law Office
Bozeman, MT
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Briana E. Kottke
Stack & Kottke, PLLC
Missoula, MT
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Lawyer of the Year Award Recipients

Each year, MTACDL designates an attorney for its "Lawyer of the Year" award for outstanding work in criminal defense. Recent award recipients include:

Tobias J. Cook
Tobias J. Cook
2019 Co-Recipient
Missoula, MT
Larry D. Mansch
Larry D. Mansch
2019 Co-Recipient
Missoula, MT
John P. Rhodes
John P. Rhodes
2018
Missoula, MT
David Foster Ness
David Foster Ness
2017
Great Falls, MT
Brett David Schandelson
2016 Co-Recipient
Missoula, MT
Colin M Stephens
2016 Co-Recipient
Missoula, MT

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Benefits of Membership

Benefits of Membership in MTACDL

For lawyers in Montana, the benefits of becoming a member of the MTACDL include:

  • the opportunity to attend the annual two-day CLE seminar held each March at the Chico Hot Springs resort;
  • networking opportunities at periodic meetings;
  • a voice in the Montana legislature on issues impacting the profession;
  • the opportunity to attend Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses and seminars for reduced fees;
  • amicus briefs filed in the state and federal courts in Montana at the request of members or the courts;
  • access to the MTACDL brief bank;
  • access to a message board and listserv where members can seek advice and assistance of other members; and
  • the opportunity for referrals through the MTACDL website designed with a “Find a Lawyer” membership directory

Directory of Criminal Defense Lawyers in Montana

Lawyer Legion maintains a statewide directory of criminal defense attorneys in Montana which includes both MTACDL members and non-members. To help the public find the best choices when searching for a criminal defense attorney, Lawyer Legion recognizes attorneys for their involvement and leadership within the MTACDL and other professional associations. This includes recognition for MTACDL members who have updated their Lawyer Legion profile to include information about their involvement with the MTACDL.

Use this directory to find a Montana criminal defense lawyer in your local area. Start by choosing your county from the list below.


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