Innocence help by state
Wrongful conviction help in Illinois
Free case review for people convicted in Illinois who say they're innocent, and for their families. 1 Innocence Network organization takes Illinois cases.
Organizations for Illinois
Illinois Innocence Project
Illinois
- Cases of actual innocence
- DNA and Non-DNA Cases
- 8 or more years left to serve on sentence
- Not currently represented by an attorney
- Not currently awaiting trial or pursuing direct appeal
Website →217-206-6569
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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