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About HCCLA

We are the largest local criminal defense bar in the U.S. with more than 700 active members engaged in the defense of citizens accused.

Our Mission Is to Assist, Support, and Protect the Criminal Defense Practitioner in the Zealous Defense of Individuals and Their Constitutional Rights. It Is Further Our Mission to Educate and Inform the General Public Regarding the Administration of Criminal Justice and the Need for an Independent, Ethical, and Professional Criminal Defense Bar.

Our members have access to a host of benefits including a highly active listserv, The Defender quarterly magazine, Strike Force assistance, free and low cost CLE, social events, mentorship programs, and more. Collectively, our voice is strong and loud and helping to shape the criminal justice system in Harris County.

Helpful Links & Resources

  • Seminars & Events
    • Annual Banquet :: May 14
    • Speakers Bureau: Request a Speaker
  • Court Info & Policies
  • Harris County Managed Assigned Counsel (MAC)
  • Guide to ePLEA
  • HCCLA Ethics Hotline 713.518.1738
Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association (HCCLA)

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Upcoming Events

  • CLE: Representing Criminal Defendants - Understanding the Client and Taking Care of Yourself
    Tue Apr 28 2026, 10:00am CDT
  • ZOOM CLE: Code of Criminal Procedure
    Wed Apr 29 2026, 7:00pm CDT - 10:00pm CDT
  • ZOOM CLE: Code of Criminal Procedure
    Wed May 6 2026, 7:00pm CDT - 10:00pm CDT

Contact Us

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
P.O. Box 924523
Houston, TX 77292-4523
(713) 227-2404

    

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