Championing Justice – Join the NCAJ Criminal Defense Section
The Criminal Defense Section is dedicated to empowering our members with cutting-edge legal analysis, practical resources, and a strong community to effectively advocate for clients across North Carolina.
With over 350 members statewide, our Section represents a diverse network of criminal defense attorneys who are actively engaged in crucial conversations on emerging legal issues through our robust Section-specific listserv.
As a member, you’ll gain access to:
Discounted CLE courses focused on Criminal Law, DWI, and the Death Penalty.
Case support, including moot court exercises and amicus assistance from experienced practitioners.
A regularly updated documents bank to streamline your practice.
Monthly roundtable discussions that explore timely and relevant topics in criminal defense.
What truly sets us apart is our leadership role as the sole advocate for criminal defense legislation in North Carolina. We are deeply committed to advancing justice and delivering exceptional legal services to our clients.
Join us and become part of a Section that stands at the forefront of criminal defense advocacy in our state.
Executive Committee Leadership | 2025-2026 Chair Christopher Heaney | The Law Office of Christopher J. Heaney, PLLC Vice Chair Warren Hynson | Blau & Hynson, PLLC Secretary Katie Corpening | Office of the Public Defender, District 6A Immediate Past Chair Julie Boyer | Julie Boyer, Attorney at Law Crimmigration Chair Beckie Moriello | Raleigh Immigration Law Firm Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Chair Kristen Dewar | Minick Law, P.C. Education Co-Chair Glenn Gerding | IDS Appellate Defender Education Co-Chair Warren Hynson | Blau & Hynson, PLLC Legal Affairs Chair Ivy Johnson | The ACLU of North Carolina Legislative Co-Chair Andy Banzhoff | Devereux & Banzhoff, PLLC Legislative Co-Chair Julie Boyer | Julie Boyer, Attorney at Law Legislative Co-Chair Anthony Monaghan | Office of Public Defender, District 26A Membership Co-Chair Gina Balamucki | Black Rose Law Membership Co-Chair Julie Bridenstine | North Carolina Prisoner Legal Services, Inc. NCBA Criminal Justice Section Liaison Dionne Gonder-Stanley | NCCU School of Law
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