Washington Association Of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Assets
- $65.6k
- Revenue
- $232.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 04/1995
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 91-1354688
Organization Overview
Washington Association Of Criminal Defense Lawyers is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (Z99) the organization is classified as: Unknown, under the broad grouping of Unknown and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Washington Association Of Criminal Defense Lawyers employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Washington Association Of Criminal Defense Lawyers is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Washington Association Of Criminal Defense Lawyers generated $232.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $254.3k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.1%) per year over the past 3 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS, TO IMPROVE THEIR PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND THEIR ABILITY TO PROTECT THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OF THEIR CLIENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
PROVIDED A LIBRARY OF LEGAL BRIEFS AND MOTIONS. MEMBERS SEARCH FOR AND DOWNLOAD BRIEFS FROM WEBSITE. MANAGED SIX EMAIL DISCUSSION LISTS, FOCUSED ON DIFFERENT AREAS OF CRIMINAL DEFENSE PRACTICE. EACH LIST IS USED BY MEMBERS TO EXCHANGE INFORMATION ABOUT CRIMINAL LAW AND CRIMINAL DEFENSE PRACTICE. MEMBERS SEND THOUSANDS OF EMAILS OVER THE COURSE OF A YEAR. MAINTAINED BRADY LIST OF NAMES OF POTENTIALLY IMPEACHABLE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. CREATED A NEW COMMITTEE WITH THE GOAL OF EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE CARCEREAL SYSTEM, THE END MASS INCARCERATION PROJECT. THROUGH OUR COURT RULES COMMITTEE, PROVIDED FEEDBACK FOR PROPOSED RULES AFFECTING PRACTICE. THOUGH OUR ETHICS HOTLINE, PROVIDED ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS WITH QUESTIONS ABOUT THE STATE BAR'S RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT. THOUGH OUR STRIKE FORCE COMMITTEE, PROVIDED ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS FACING SANCTIONS FOR VIGOROUS AND ETHICAL REPRESENTATION OF THEIR CLIENTS. PUBLISHED EMAIL NEWSLETTERS, EACH SENT TO APPROXIMATELY 650 MEMBERS, WITH CRIMINAL LAW UPDATES AND INFORMATION ABOUT WACDL PROGRAMS. PUBLISHED EMAIL NEWSLETTERS WITH STATE CASE LAW UPDATES. PUBLISHED A MAGAZINE WITH ARTICLES REGARDING CRIMINAL DEFENSE PRACTICE AND LEGISLATIVE UPDATES. FILED AMICUS BRIEFS.
ORGANIZED AND PRESENTED SIX CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION (CLE) SEMINARS, WITH TOTAL ATTENDANCE OF 249. TWO SEMINARS WERE HELD IN-PERSON AND THE REMAINDER WERE WEBINARS. WEBINARS ARE RECORDED AND MADE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ON OUR WEBSITE.
SUPPORTED PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION RELATED TO PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF THE ACCUSED, AND AND POST-SENTENCING RELIEF. REVIEWED AND PRIORITIZED STATE LEGISLATION RELATED TO CRIMINAL LAW. TESTIFIED ON BILLS RELATED TO CRIMINAL LAW. REPORTED TO MEMBERS ON NEW LEGISLATION AFFECTING CRIMINAL DEFENSE PRACTICE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Amy Hirotaka Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $94,000 |
David Hammerstad President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Nathan Poston Vice President East | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Cooper Offenbecher Vice President West | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Emily Gause Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Sarah Perez Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $139,624 |
| Fundraising events | $67,232 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $8,703 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $215,559 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $42,580 |
| Investment income | $7 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$27,124 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $232,102 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $6,525 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $96,642 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,664 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $24,296 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $78 |
| Other employee benefits | $500 |
| Payroll taxes | $10,189 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,948 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $5,940 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $24,658 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,110 |
| Office expenses | $17,394 |
| Information technology | $5,534 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $24,348 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $25,254 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,848 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $254,264 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $47,087 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $9,287 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,517 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $6,675 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $65,566 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,865 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $7,865 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $57,701 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $65,566 |