Justice for the innocent and the wrongfully imprisoned
Help for those who have suffered manifest injustice under Arizona’s criminal justice system
Welcome to the Arizona Justice Project!
Every time an accused goes to prison without having received a fair trial, we are one step closer to the loss of our own freedoms. There is no greater punishment than that imposed on the innocent.
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People freed by AZ Justice Project since 1998
Annual requests for assistance received by AZ Justice Project
People represented by AZ Justice Project in post-conviction relief and clemency since 1998
Cases reviewed by AZ Justice Project since 1998
Letters sent anually by AZ Justice Project in response to help
Voices of Change
Transforming Lives Through Criminal Justice Reform
Arizona Justice Project has had a profound impact on the lives of their clients, offering hope and advocacy in times of crisis. Through their expertise and dedication, they navigate legal complexities to secure fair treatment, reduced sentences, or even exoneration. Beyond legal victories, our attorneys provide invaluable support, restoring dignity, and empowering individuals to rebuild their lives post-incarceration.
In the News
Phoenix man seeking clemency from Biden over murder he said he didn’t commit
Written by Heidi Hommel, KTAR NEWSOriginally published Dec 13, 2024 A Phoenix man serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole is hoping to
An Arizona man serving time for marijuana crimes was convicted in a prison murder. Advocates say he didn’t do it and are seeking clemency from Biden
The Arizona Justice Project is seeking clemency for Joseph Fuentes who they say was wrongfully convicted of murder. Written by Colleen Sikora, 12NewsOriginally published Dec.
Arizona man in alleged wrongful murder conviction hoping for presidential clemency
Written by Briana Whitney, AZFamilyOriginally published Dec. 12, 2024 While President Biden granted clemency to around 1,500 people Thursday, one Arizona man’s unusual case still
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