Join us for our
8th Annual
One Injustice Gala!
Join the AZ Justice Project on
Wrongful Conviction Day
Friday, Octover 3rd, 2025
Justice for the innocent and the wrongfully imprisoned
We help those who have suffered manifest injustice under Arizona’s criminal justice system
While we can’t accept every case, we review each submission carefully. Find out if you qualify.
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.
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.
Changing Lives Through Justice Reform
We work on cases involving claims of innocence, unjust sentencing, and the need for post-release support.
Our team fights for freedom — and for a more just system.
Changing Lives Through Justice Reform
We work on cases involving claims of innocence, unjust sentencing, and the need for post-release support.
Our team fights for freedom — and for a more just system.
Justice, One Story at a Time
Every name tells a story — stories of struggle, resilience, and hope. These are the individuals whose lives we’ve fought to change through justice and compassion.
Justice, One Story at a Time
Every name tells a story — stories of struggle, resilience, and hope. These are the individuals whose lives we’ve fought to change through justice and compassion.
From Advocacy to Law
Legislation is a powerful tool for change. Learn about bills like SB 1500, which gives wrongfully convicted Arizonans a path to rebuild their lives through compensation and support.
From Advocacy to Law
Legislation is a powerful tool for change. Learn about bills like SB 1500, which gives wrongfully convicted Arizonans a path to rebuild their lives through compensation and support.
In the News
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
Why an Arizona man is asking President Joe Biden for clemency
Written by Jimmy Jenkins, Arizona RepublicOriginally published Dec. 6th, 2024 An Arizona man is seeking clemency from President Joe Biden. Joseph Fuentes, 48, has applied
Justice in Numbers
Since 1989, more than 3,250 people have been exonerated in the United States—meaning over 28,000 years were wrongly spent behind bars. (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
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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: