Criminal Law Section
The Criminal Law Section seeks the participation of the Bar, including prosecutors and defense counsel, by providing a forum for the exchange of ideas in the areas of criminal law, correction, procedure, and evidence. The section works with pending legislation and development of statutory enactments to improve and facilitate the administration of justice within the criminal arena.
With an equal number of defense and prosecuting attorney positions, the executive board champions the rights of both the accused and victims in the criminal justice system. Activities include publishing a newsletter, as well as assisting with the Criminal Law Institute.
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The Criminal Law Section offers many resources and benefits for members. On this page you will find information about the section, upcoming events, newsletters, as well as information about the section's executive committee.
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Upcoming Programs
Application Portal for Executive Committee Elections Open!
Election season is here! If you are interested in applying to serve on your section's executive committee, head over to the Criminal Law Section Election Page to see a list of open positions and how to apply.
If you have any questions, please email sections@wsba.org.
On-Demand CLE Programs
The Criminal Law Section has a great list of on-demand CLEs available. Click the following links for more information.
Title | Agenda | Law & Legal | Ethics | Equity Ethics | Other | Total |
| The 30th Annual Criminal Justice Institute | Agenda | 6.25 | 1.00 | 1.50 | 1.75 | 10.50 |
| The 29th Annual Criminal Justice Institute | Agenda | 4.25 | 2.50 | 6.75 |
The Latest Criminal Caselaw Notebook for Free
As a benefit to Criminal Law Section members, download the 2025 Criminal Caselaw Notebook, prepared by the Hon. Ron Kessler. If you are having trouble accessing the documents, contact sections@wsba.org.
Newsletters
Archived issues are available to section members upon request. To request an issue, please email sections@wsba.org.
Executive Committee
Chair: Tracey Munger (acting) (2024-2025) Chair-Elect: Vacant (2024-2025) Immediate Past Chair: Tracey Munger (2024-2025) Secretary/Treasurer: Nicholas Holce (2024-2025) Young Lawyer Liaison*: Vacant Board of Governors Liaisons*: Allison Widney (2024-2025)
*Nonvoting member | At-Large Members Representing Defense: Mary Kay High (2022-2025) At-Large Members Representing Prosecution: Anita Petra (2022-2025) |
Executive Committee Meetings
The Executive Committee of the Criminal Law Section conducts meetings from time to time. As meetings are scheduled, details will appear in the events section of this page.
Please contact committee members for any other details on their upcoming meetings and locations.
Join Our List Serve
To join the section list serve and for general questions, please send your email address and Bar number to sections@wsba.org. For more information and to get involved with the section, please contact the section chair, Tracey Munger.
