Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
An organization of almost 700 lawyers devoted to protecting the rights of the accused and to providing support and encouragement to the defense bar. The group provides continuing legal education, brief banks, networking and mentoring to its members.

Committee for Public Counsel Services
A fifteen-member body established by Chapter 211D of the Massachusetts General Laws to oversee the provision of legal representation to indigent persons in the Commonwealth. Most of the legal representation in nearly 300,000 cases annually is provided by approximately 2,400 private attorneys appointed by various courts.