Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Educational Institute

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The Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Education Institute (TCDLEI) is committed to ensuring the fair administration of justice in Texas through the continuing legal education of criminal defense lawyers and their staff.


Chair Laurie L. Key lauriekeylaw@gmail.com 1213 Avenue K Lubbock, TX 79401-4025 P: (806) 771-3933 F: (806) 771-3935 Term Ends: 06/18/2022 View Bio
Secretary \| Treasurer Jim Darnell jdarnell@jdarnell.com 310 N Mesa St Ste 212 El Paso, TX 79901-1301 P: (915) 532-2442 F: (915) 532-4549 Term Ends: 06/18/2022 View Bio
Vice Chair Kyle T. Therrian kyle@texasdefensefirm.com 4500 W Eldorado Pkwy Ste 3000 McKinney, TX 75070-5758 P: (972) 369-0577 F: (972) 369-0532 Term Ends: 06/18/2022 View Bio
Immediate Past Chair Clay B. Steadman CSteadman612@hotmail.com 612 Earl Garrett St Kerrville, TX 78028-4535 P: (830) 257-5005 F: (830) 896-1563 Term Ends: 06/18/2022 View Bio