Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The filing reveals the mission of the non-profit as “Criminal defense attorneys of michigan (cdam's) mission is: to promote expertise in the area of criminal law, constitutional law and procedure and to improve trial, administrative and appellate advocacy; to provide superior training for other legal workers engaged in defending individuals; and to improve the quality of legal representation for persons brought into the criminal and quasi-criminal justice system. to educate the bench, bar and public of the need for quality and integrity in defense services and representation; and to promote enlightened thought concerning alternatives to the present criminal justice system. to guard against erosion of the rights and privileges guaranteed by the united states and michigan constitutions and laws. cdam sponsors ten to twelve seminars with a nuts and bolts approach to continuing legal education three two and a half day training conferences for an intensive refresher approach to continuing legal education, including trial advocacy workshop. cd”.

When detailing its functions, they were listed as: “To promote expertise in the area of criminal law, constitutional law and procedure and to improve trial, administrative and appellate advocacy; to provide superior training for other legal workers engage in defending individuals; and to improve the quality of legal representation for persons brought into the criminal and quasi-criminal justice system. to educate the bench, bar and public of the need for quality and integrity in defense services and representation; and to promote enlightened thought concerning alternatives to the present criminal justice system. to guard against erosion of the rights and privileges guaranteed by the united states and michigan constitutions and laws.”.

• According to the law, the state where the non-profit operates has been reported as MI.
• The filing specifies that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 925 W WASHINGTON STE 104, MARQUETTE, MI, 49858.
• As of 2020, the non-profit's form shows they have a total of 2 employees.
• Does not operate a hospital.
• Does not operate a school.
• Does not collect art.
• Does not provide credit counseling.
• Does not have foreign activities.
• Is not a donor advised fund.
• Is not a private foundation.
• Expenses are between $100,000 and $250,000.
• Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
• Revenue less expenses is $1,175.
• The CEO compensation scheme within the organization is based on a review and endorsement process by a neutral entity.
• The organization elects its board members.
• The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
• The organization has 23 independent voting members.
• The organization was formed in 1977.
• The organization is required to file Schedule O.
• The organization engages in lobbying activities.
• The organization pays $88,835 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
• The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
• The organization has minutes of its meetings.