Frequently Asked Questions

How can I access the Expert Witness Library?

You may access the Expert Witness Library by contacting the OCDLA office to make your request. The library is currently not available on the website.

How do I find out what my user name and password is?

When you become an OCDLA member you receive a welcome email that contains your user name and password. You should file this information in a safe place. If you misplace your user name and password, contact OCDLA.

What is the Pond?

OCDLA hosts an email listserve known as the Pond for members to share knowledge and information related to the practice of criminal defense. Participation in the listserve is voluntary, and you may subscribe or unsubscribe at any time. Visit the Email Lists page for instructions on how to join the Pond listserve and read about other lists OCDLA manages.

How do I subscribe to the Pond Listserve?

Visit the Email Lists page for instructions on how to join the Pond listserve and other lists.

Why can’t I update my contact information online?

Our system is not set up to allow members to change their contact information online at this time. However, in the next few months we expect this to change.

How can I renew my membership online?

You can renew online from the Membership Info page.

Who is my OCDLA Board Member and what is my board district?

Go here for a list of current Board Members. Use the Board District map to see what your board district is.

How do I join an OCDLA Committee?

Visit the Committees page to review the list of committees. Contact the chair of committee(s) you are interested in, or contact the OCDLA President, Gordon Mallon, or Executive Director, John Potter.

My reporting period is coming up. Where do I find out how many credits an OCDLA seminar was approved for?

The seminar archive page is a list of OCDLA seminars and the approved credits. You may also download a CLE catalog from the seminars page or a list of specialty credits available for purchase.