| Abbreviation | DUIDLA |
|---|---|
| Type | 501(c)(6) nonprofit professional bar association |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Location |
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Region served | United States and Canada |
President | John C. Collins |
President-Elect | Greg Willis [1] |
President Emeritus | Sarah Schielke |
Founding President | Evan M. Levow |
| Website | duidla |
The DUI Defense Lawyers Association (abbreviated DUIDLA) is a nonprofit professional bar association for attorneys who defend driving-under-the-influence (DUI/DWI) cases in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2014, the organization provides Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminars, resources, and amicus curiae support in impaired-driving litigation. [2] [3]
The DUI Defense Lawyers Association was incorporated as a 501(c)(6) nonprofit in June 2014 [4] under New Jersey law. It was created to provide a democratically governed professional body for attorneys focused on DUI defense. [5] New Jersey attorney Evan M. Levow is identified as the first president. [6] [7] [8]
The association expanded its training offerings, hosting national and regional CLE seminars, such as the 2022 Fall Seminar in Austin [9] and the 2023 Fall Seminar in Atlanta. [10] It has co-sponsored training with the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. [11]
In 2024, John C. Collins was named president of the association. [12]
DUIDLA's primary programs include national and regional CLE seminars covering topics such as forensic science, trial strategy, and case law developments. The organization also offers Board Certification in DUI Defense Law, a credential based on experience, examination, and peer review overseen by a certification committee. Members also have access to practice resources such as document banks and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) studies. [5]
DUIDLA is governed by an executive committee and a board of directors. [5] As of 2025, its leadership includes John C. Collins (President), [12] Greg Willis (President-Elect), and Sarah Schielke (President Emeritus). [13]
DUIDLA operates as a 501(c)(6) professional association. A related entity, the DUIDLA Justice Foundation, provides scholarships for public defenders to attend training. [14] [15]
DUIDLA has co-sponsored seminars with other professional associations, including the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. [11]
DUIDLA has participated as amicus curiae in significant impaired-driving cases. Its filings include Waters v. Georgia before the U.S. Supreme Court (No. 19-996, 2020), [3] as well as briefs submitted to the Ohio Supreme Court in 2020 [16] and 2024. [17] These cases addressed evidentiary and constitutional issues in DUI prosecutions.
The association publishes educational materials, including Board Certification guidelines [18] and document banks. [19]