Since 1981
San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association
The bedrock institution for criminal defense practitioners in San Diego County — protecting the dignity and constitutional rights of the accused through education, community, and advocacy.
Free MCLE
Ten free continuing legal education presentations per year on criminal defense topics, held in-person and virtually.
Listserv Access
Instant communication with hundreds of like-minded local attorneys — emergency coverage, legal argument brainstorming, courthouse news.
Newsletter
Six newsletters per year with courthouse developments, appellate decisions, member spotlights, and grant opportunities.
Awards Night
Annual gathering recognizing outstanding advocacy, featuring presentations from San Diego County state and federal judges.
Current Leadership
Serving San Diego County criminal defense practitioners
Mayra Garcia
President
Megan Foster
Vice President
Sadaf Hane
Secretary
James M. Chavez
Treasurer
Heather M. Boxeth
Executive Director
Ready to Join the CDBA?
Membership is open to private defense attorneys, public defenders, federal defenders, criminal defense investigators, and law students. First-year members and students join free.