
About TCCDLA
Defending Rights, Upholding Justice
Established in the late 1970s in Fort Worth, Texas, the Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (TCCDLA) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting criminal defense attorneys in Tarrant County.
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Our Mission
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” — Martin Luther King Jr.
At TCCDLA, we believe that every individual deserves a robust defense. We stand as a collective voice for criminal defense attorneys in Tarrant County, ensuring that justice is served and rights are protected.

Membership Benefits
- Continuing Legal Education (CLE): Access to 11 hours of CLE annually through monthly meetings.
- Networking: Engage with a community of dedicated criminal defense attorneys.
- Resources: Utilize our members-only listserv to share resources, seek advice, and discuss trial strategies.
- Directory Listing: Be featured in our TCCDLA Member Directory, highlighting attorneys practicing in Tarrant County.
Join a Network of 200+ Dedicated Criminal Defense Attorneys
If you're an attorney in good standing with the State Bar of Texas practicing criminal law in Tarrant County, we invite you to become a member. Memberships are individual (no corporate or firm memberships) and run from January 1 to December 31 each year.