Innocence help by state
Wrongful conviction help in District of Columbia
Free case review for people convicted in District of Columbia who say they're innocent, and for their families. 1 Innocence Network organization takes District of Columbia cases.
Organizations for District of Columbia
Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project
District of Columbia · Virginia · Maryland
- Cases of actual innocence in District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia
- DNA and Non-DNA Cases
- Arson and Shaken Baby Syndrome Cases
- May consider Child Abuse Cases
- No sentence requirements
Website →202-888-1766
National groups (any state)
Exoneration Project
Nationwide (U.S.)
- All cases of actual innocence nationwide
- Cases with any sentence length, including cases where the defendant has served their complete sentence
Website →312-789-4955
Innocence Project
Nationwide (U.S.)
- Cases of actual innocence
- Currently not reviewing cases from: Arizona, California, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio and Puerto Rico
- DNA cases only
- No sentence requirements
Website →212-364-5340
Center on Wrongful Convictions
Nationwide (U.S.)
- Cases of actual innocence
- DNA and Non-DNA Cases
- No sentence requirements
Website →312-503-2391
Witness to Innocence
Nationwide (U.S.)
- Exonerees that were on death row only
- Post-release financial and social support for both DNA and Non-DNA Cases
Website →267-519-4584
From the Innocence Network member directory. Groups change what they take on, so check each website for current rules before applying.
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