NLADA is the nation's leading advocate for front-line attorneys and other equal justice professionals those who make a difference in the lives of low-income clients and their families and communities. Representing legal aid and defender programs, as well as individual advocates, NLADA is proud to be the oldest and largest national, nonprofit membership association devoting 100 percent of its resources to serving the equal justice community.

There are many ways to join the NLADA community and take part in the quest for equal justice under law. Membership dues, contributions and grants provide the financial backbone to support NLADA's mission to ensure equal access to justice for low-income people.

Please show your support of NLADA's mission to ensure that all individuals have access to our system of justice, regardless of their economic status.

Become a Member

Membership in NLADA is open to all individuals and organizations committed to equal access to justice for the poor. For civil legal aid and defender programs, individual providers and supporters of legal aid and defender services, membership in NLADA is indispensable. In addition to the numerous members-only products and services the organization provides, NLADA membership conveys the significant benefits in inclusion in and support of a 90-year-old national network of individuals and programs in pursuit of the American value of equal justice for all.

Become an Equal Justice Investor

Your support will provide NLADA with flexibility to launch new initiatives and respond to rapidly changing circumstances. Make a tax-deductible contribution and invest in equal justice today!