Criminal Defense Attorneys Of Michigan is located in Davison, MI. The organization was established in 1979. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 09/2022, Criminal Defense Attorneys Of Michigan employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Criminal Defense Attorneys Of Michigan is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2021, Criminal Defense Attorneys Of Michigan generated $473.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $284.8k during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.2% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO PROMOTE EXPERTISE IN THE AREA OF CRIMINAL LAW, CONSTITUTIONAL LAW AND PROCEDURE AND TO IMPROVE TRIAL, ADMINISTRATIVE AND APPELLATE ADVOCACY; TO PROVIDE SUPERIOR TRAINING FOR OTHER LEGAL WORKERS ENGAGE IN DEFENDING INDIVIDUALS; AND TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR PERSONS BROUGHT INTO THE CRIMINAL AND QUASI-CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. TO EDUCATE THE BENCH, BAR AND PUBLIC OF THE NEED FOR QUALITY AND INTEGRITY IN DEFENSE SERVICES AND REPRESENTATION; AND TO PROMOTE ENLIGHTENED THOUGHT CONCERNING ALTERNATIVES TO THE PRESENT CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. TO GUARD AGAINST EROSION OF THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES GUARANTEED BY THE UNITED STATES AND MICHIGAN CONSTITUTIONS AND LAWS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CDAM IS COMPRISED OF ATTORNEYS WHO PRACTICE CRIMINAL DEFENSE IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN AND ASSISTS THOSE ATTORNEYS WHO REPRESENT THE ACCUSED. COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING THROUGH CONFERENCES AND LEGAL SEMINARS ARE HELD 3-4 TIMES A YEAR, AND LEGAL UPDATES ARE PROVIDED REGULARLY THROUGH MEMBERSHIP COMMUNICATIONS INITIATIVES. NETWORKING AND SOCIALIZING OPPORTUNITIES HELP FACILITATE AND STRENGTHEN PEER SUPPORT.
THE TRIAL PRACTICE COLLEGE IS A FIVE-DAY TRAINING PROGRAM FOR CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS TO LEARN PRACTICAL TRIAL EXPERIENCE FROM SEASONED VETERANS AND TO PROMOTE ZEALOUS DEFENSE ADVOCACY. THE PROGRAM IS GEARED TO CHANGE METHODS AND STYLE OF PRACTICE, AND ALSO ENHANCE EACH PARTICIPANTS OUTLOOK ON CLIENTS, CAREER, AND LIFE. PARTICIPANTS LEARN FROM NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED TRIAL LAWYERS AT EACH STAGE OF TRIAL PREPARATION AND APPLY WHAT THEY HAVE LEARNED IN DAILY SMALL GROUP TRAINING SESSIONS. STUDENTS WILL ENGAGE IN INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCES AND RECEIVE DIRECT FEEDBACK AND ANALYSIS UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF WORKSHOP FACULTY. COURSE MATERIALS INVOLVE A CRIMINAL TRIAL WITH RELEVANT DISCOVERY, PLEADINGS, AND EXHIBITS. PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE MATERIALS IN ADVANCE, BUT WILL PREPARE FOR EACH PHASE OF THE TRIAL IN THE EVENINGS, AFTER LECTURES. PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BRING REAL CASES OF THEIR OWN TO DEVELOP DURING THE TRIAL. THE EXPERIENCE OF THESE TYPES OF TRAINING COLLEGES CANNOT BE UNDERESTIMATED. SPENDING A WEEK IN SMALL GROUPS AND PREPARING DURING THE EVENINGS FOR THE NEXT DAYS PROGRAM WITH OTHERS OFFERS INVALUABLE CAMARADERIE AND TRAINING. TO ENSURE STUDENTS RECEIVE INDIVIDUALIZED STUDENT ATTENTION, THE COLLEGE IS LIMITED TO 40 STUDENTS.
CDAM MONITORS LEGISLATION THAT EFFECTS THE RIGHTS OF THE ACCUSED AND THE DEFENSE ATTORNEY'S ABILITY TO PROTECT THOSE RIGHTS AND PROVIDE THE ACCUSED WITH A FAIR TRIAL AND ADEQUATE DEFENSE. IN DOING SO, MEMBERS CAN BE INVOLVED IN MANY LEVELS OF THE ONGOING EFFORTS TO ENSURE THAT MICHIGAN CITIZENS ARE TREATED JUSTLY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ramona Sain Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $76,580 |
Michael Steinberg Director | Trustee | 1 | $1,200 |
John Holmes Director (en | Trustee | 1 | $600 |
Bernard A Jocuns 1st Vice Pre | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Patrick Cherry Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Victor Mansour Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $67,380 |
Investment income | $4,222 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$11,112 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $473,562 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $75,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $11,614 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $6,915 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $19,416 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,250 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $3,798 |
Information technology | $4,640 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $1,171 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $113,312 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,739 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $284,845 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $177,176 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $28,054 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $43,586 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,500 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $217,982 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $470,298 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $15,010 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $29,610 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $44,620 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $425,678 |
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Michigan Advocacy Program Ypsilanti, MI | $15,566,146 | $18,099,365 |
Indiana Legal Services Inc Indianapolis, IN | $3,509,840 | $15,005,387 |
Ohio Access To Justice Foundation Columbus, OH | $23,293,407 | $20,940,760 |
Legal Aid Society Of Cleveland Cleveland, OH | $18,594,395 | $15,287,940 |
Lakeshore Legal Aid Warren, MI | $6,435,662 | $14,759,346 |
Legal Action Of Wisconsin Inc Milwaukee, WI | $4,032,874 | $12,478,774 |
Ohio State Legal Services Association Columbus, OH | $8,857,054 | $10,048,043 |
Legal Aid Society Of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | $10,863,496 | $9,551,747 |
Federal Community Defender Of Eastern District Of Michigan Detroit, MI | $785,609 | $8,484,506 |
Wayne County Neighborhood Legal Services Detroit, MI | $1,645,989 | $8,228,206 |
Legal Aid Society Of Columbus Columbus, OH | $7,823,735 | $7,979,008 |
Community Legal Aid Services Inc Akron, OH | $7,391,622 | $8,507,942 |