The Colorado Criminal Defense Bar is dedicated to protecting the rights of the accused and is unalterably opposed to the death penalty. We provide training and support to the criminal defense community in an effort to promote zealous advocacy for our clients at every stage of representation. Our state and federal constitutions are magnificent documents. They are intended to guarantee that the law recognize the inherent dignity and value of individuals and to protect a person's life, liberty, and property. By protecting constitutional rights one client at a time, we are protecting YOUR constitutional rights so that YOU have them when you need them. CCDB is the only statewide organization devoted solely to the representation of persons accused of having committed crimes. We provide crucial services and support to private criminal defense practitioners, public defenders, paralegals, and investigators. We are committed to providing our members with the tools they need to better represent their clients and working together to improve Colorado’s criminal justice system. The CCDB is affiliated with the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) in mission, function, and goals.