- The ABA’s Concise Guide to Lawyer Specialty Certification
- The Benefits of a Lawyer Being a Board-Certified Specialist
- Benefits to Become Board Certified - ABA Video
- Board Certified Members
- How to Become Board Certified in DUI Defense Law
- Apply for Certification
- Apply for Re-Certification Renewal
- Board Certified Senior Specialist
- Rules Governing Board Certification
- Preparing for the Exam
NCDD Seminars
The "National College for DUI Defense [provides] excellent training programs [for] the defense bar"
Indiana University Bloomington (https://bcahs.indiana.edu/index.html)
Upcoming Seminars

2026 Summer Session - DUI Trials Unleashed: From Voir Dire to Victory
Jul 16, 2026 - Jul 18, 2026
This summer in Nashville, NCDD is breaking the mold. Our Summer Session DUI Trials Unleashed; From Voir Dire to Victory will be shorter presentations, sharper, and intensely practical—designed around live demonstrations and real-world skill application rather than traditional lecture blocks....

Serious Science: Advanced Course in Blood Drug Analysis & Trial Advocacy
Aug 07, 2026 - Aug 12, 2026
The Serious Science Blood Drug Analysis course is designed to combine hard science and trial advocacy. There is no better course on forensic science and trial advocacy in America. We start with hard science, including hands-on work in the Shimadzu Laboratory....

SAVE THE DATE: NCDD NHTSA SFST Student Course
Sep 24, 2026 - Sep 26, 2026
SAVE THE DATE - SEPTEMBER 24-26, 2026 - CHARLESTON, SC This three day program will be held September 24-26, 2026 in Charleston, SC. If you have not yet taken the NDTSA Student Course you are cheating yourself. This course is a must...

30th Annual DWI Means Defend With Ingenuity
Oct 21, 2026 - Oct 24, 2026
NACDL & NCDD's 30th Annual "DWI Means Defend With Ingenuity" Seminar "FROM ARREST TO ACQUITTAL: The Essentials for a Successful DUI Defense" will be held at the Sahara Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, October 21-24, 2026. If you are serious about...

SAVE THE DATE: Breath Testing From Input to Verdict
Nov 04, 2026 - Nov 07, 2026
SAVE THE DATE - NOVEMBER 4-7, 2026 - PHOENIX, AZ This program will review the underlying science involved in breath testing and the common misconceptions among the courts and police. The course will cover the common errors in breath testing from...
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Virtual Forensic Library
NCDD members have access to a comprehensive forensic library that provides invaluable information to be used when defending clients charged with DUI.
This library includes scientific articles on drug and alcohol intoxication, toxicology and pharmacology, methods of testing for blood alcohol content, field sobriety testing, potential errors that may occur during testing, accident reconstruction, expert testimony, and evidentiary rules. This valuable information can ensure that you provide a high quality defense to clients charged with DUI based on the circumstances of their case and the laws in their state.
FROM OUR BLOG
AI in Court Filings: The Ethics Line Between Assistance and Abdication
03/30/2026
By Ryan Katz It is no secret that Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is vastly changing the landscape of many different fields. While the practice of law is certainly not something anybody would want to be taken over by AI in any major way, AI is still a tool which has applications for lawyers. Generative AI can help lawyers brainstorm arguments, organize...
Oral Fluid Testing: Roadside vs. Evidential Analyses
09/02/2025
Written by Ashley M. Hart As cannabis is being decriminalized in many states, there has been increased interest in rapid roadside tests to detect THC and other substances for intoxicated driving charges. A majority of states now have oral fluid testing in some form: roadside (presumptive) or evidential (confirmed in a lab). These states include Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Connecticut,...

