The Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

McIntyre & Associates’ founding attorney, Michael Kennedy McIntyre, provides postconviction representation for clients throughout the State of Georgia. Beyond his work at McIntyre & Associates, Michael Kennedy McIntyre is a lifetime member of the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (GACDL). GACDL was founded in 1974 and has been a vital organization for lawyers involved in the defense of the accused in the State of Georgia. GACDL is the largest member-supported statewide criminal defense association in the United States with over 1800 members. The members of GACDL are criminal defense lawyers, law school students, and full time criminal defense investigators who work together to safeguard the constitutional guarantees of fairness in the criminal justice process. As an organization, GACDL monitors legislation that affects the legal community, is active in improving the judicial system by urging the selection of well-qualified and experienced lawyers to the bench, and works to improve the correctional system and implement more effective rehabilitation opportunities for those convicted of crimes. GACDL also promotes educational activities throughout the year that improve the skills and knowledge of criminal defense lawyers.