The Purposes and Objectives of the Association are:
 | To provide an appropriate state organization representing those lawyers who are actively engaged in the defense of criminal cases; |
| To resist proposed legislation or rules which would curtail such rights and to promote sound alternatives; |
| To promote educational activities to improve the skills and knowledge of lawyers engaged in the defense of criminal cases; |
| To improve the judicial system and to urge the selection and appointment to the bench of well-qualified and experienced lawyers; |
| To improve the correctional system and to seek more effective rehabilitation opportunities for those convicted of crimes; |
| To promote constant improvement in the administration of criminal justice. |
