Georgia Association Of Criminal Defense Lawyers Inc is located in Decatur, GA. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (I03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 11/2023, Georgia Association Of Criminal Defense Lawyers Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Georgia Association Of Criminal Defense Lawyers Inc is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 11/2023, Georgia Association Of Criminal Defense Lawyers Inc generated $511.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $641.9k during the year ending 11/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.4% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE FAIRNESS AND JUSTICE THROUGH MEMBERSHIP, EDUCATION, SERVICES AND SUPPORT, PUBLIC OUTREACH, AND A COMMITMENT TO QUALITY REPRESENTATION FOR ALL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONTINUING EDUCATION SEMINARS: GEORGIA LAWYERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A SPECIFIC NUMBER OF CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS EACH YEAR TO MAINTAIN THEIR BAR LICENSE. IN FY2023, GACDL PRODUCED FIVE CONTINUING EDUCATION SEMINARS FOCUSED ON TOPICS SPECIFICALLY RELEVANT TO THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM, PRACTICE, AND PROCEDURE TO HELP ITS MEMBERS ACHIEVE THEIR PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE EDUCATION MANDATE WHILE ALSO PROMOTING THE COMMON GOOD OF CRIMINAL DEFENSE. SPECIFICALLY, THOSE SEMINARS INCLUDED: - WINTER - JAN 2023 - FORENSIC SCIENCE - MARCH 2023 - SPRING - APRIL 2023 - TRIAL SKILLS TRAINING - AUG 2023 - FALL - NOV 2023
MEMBERSHIP, GENERALLY: THE FOLLOWING ARE INCLUDED WITH MEMBERSHIP IN SERVICE AND SUPPORT OF THE GACDL COMMUNITY, PARTICULARLY, AND LARGER CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM, MORE BROADLY: - REGULAR ISSUES OF A CASE LAW PUBLICATION WHATS THE DECISION? THAT HIGHLIGHTS RECENT CASES OF IMPORT TO OR IMPACT ON THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM - ACCESS TO THE GACDL LISTSERVE WHERE MORE THAN 1,000 MEMBERS EXCHANGE PRACTICE, PROCEDURE, AND GENERAL SUPPORT FOR THEIR LITIGATION EFFORTS, - MEMBERS-ONLY, WEBSITE SECTION THAT PROVIDES ACCESS TO RESOURCES INCLUDING TEMPLATE COURT PLEADINGS,HISTORICAL SEMINAR MATERIALS, PATTERN JURY CHARGES, AND EXPERT WITNESS CONTACT INFORMATION. - NETWORKING WITH MORE THAN 1,200 OTHER MEMBERS, WITH A PRACTICE FOCUS THAT INCLUDES FREE, TEMPORARY, EMERGENCY LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBERS WHO FACE PUNISHMENT FROM THE COURT AS A RESULT OF THEIR REPRESENTATION OF A PERSON FACING PROSECUTION IN GEORGIA. - COMMITTEES THROUGH WHICH MEMBERS CAN FORMULATE AND EXPRESS THEIR POSITIONS ON LEGISLATION, JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS, AMICUS CURIAE BRIEFS, AND OTHER MATTERS AFFECTING THE ADMINISTRATION OF GEORGIAS CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Mazie Lynn Guertin Executive Dir. | Officer | 60 | $125,458 |
Jill Travis Executive Dir. | Officer | 60 | $81,500 |
Jim Albertelli Board Member | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Richard Alexander Board Member | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Douglas G Andrews Board Member | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Keith Barber Board Member | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $460,833 |
Investment income | $38,440 |
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 | $2,550 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $511,823 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $235,283 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $47,057 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $126,500 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,487 |
Other employee benefits | $26,690 |
Payroll taxes | $13,408 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,560 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $39,148 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,148 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $11,953 |
Information technology | $3,163 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $18,511 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,616 |
All other expenses | $16,310 |
Total functional expenses | $641,926 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $233,602 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,055 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $629 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $684,798 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $920,084 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $13,922 |
Total liabilities | $13,922 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $906,162 |
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 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $920,084 |