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
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
‘I was wrongfully convicted’: Exonerated Arizonan fights to change criminal justice
Written by Gianna Abdallah, Phoenix, Cronkite News Khalil Rushdan was sent to prison for life when he was 22. “I was wrongfully convicted of a
After serving time in Arizona for murder, he wanted a second chance. Then time started running out
Lane Sainty, Tucson, Arizona Republic As the sun set over the city on an ordinary Thursday in December, Jon Sperberg shuffled out his apartment door.
The Perspective of an Intern at Arizona Justice Project
Arizona Justice Project’s team is comprised of interns, externs, volunteers, staff attorneys, and business staff. We are all outspoken advocates of justice and have an undying
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