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.
Facts
Since 1989, there have been over 3,250 exonerations in the United States. That’s over 28,000 years lost due to wrongful convictions. (The National Registry of Exonerations)
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
Arizona Enacts Law to Provide Justice for the Wrongfully Convicted
New Law Sponsored by State Rep. Khyl Powell Grants Restitution and Record Expungement to Exonerated Arizonans NEWS RELEASE Monday, June 30, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Arizona
Arizona Passes a New Law, Financial Compensation for Those Who Have Been Wrongly Convicted
STATEMENT FROM THE ARIZONA JUSTICE PROJECT July 2, 2025 Media contact: Katie Puzauskas602-844-1220katie.puzauskas@azjusticeproject.org On Friday, June 27, 2025, Governor Katie Hobbs signed SB1500 into law,
Arizona to compensate wrongfully convicted under new law
Haley Williams, KPNX-TV PhoenixOriginally published June 30th, 2025 Those in Arizona who have been wrongfully convicted will be eligible for compensation under a new Arizona
The Power of Advocacy: 2024 Impact Report
In 2024, the Arizona Justice Project fought for the wrongfully convicted, securing justice and restoring lives. This report highlights the progress made and the lives impacted:
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