OCDLA’s continuing legal education seminars are an important part of developing oneself as a criminal defense lawyer. Your donation to seminar scholarships assists helps assure that all members have a chance to benefit from the CLE experience.
Donate to the Scholarship Fund
OCDLA’s dedicated legislative committee, assisted by two committed lobbyists, work hard to make OCDLA’s voice heard in Salem. Our legislative work focuses on protecting public defense funding, drafting and promoting legislation beneficial to the criminal justice system and protecting the constitutional and statutory rights of those accused of crime.
Donate to the Legislative Advocacy Fund
Since it’s inception in 1979, OCDLA has rented office space in Eugene. Now the association is looking to put down permanent roots in Eugene.
The OCDLA Board has made buying a building a priority and has set a goal of raising $100,000 to make a mortgaged purchase a reality.
Donate to the Building Campaign
If you wish to make a general donation to OCDLA, we will apply your gift where it is most needed at the time we receive it.
Make a general donation to OCDLA


OCDLA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational association, governed by a 14-member board.
Contributions to OCDLA may be tax deductible. Check with your tax advisor.