Innocence help by state

Wrongful conviction help in West Virginia

Free case review for people convicted in West Virginia who say they're innocent, and for their families. 1 Innocence Network organization takes West Virginia cases.

Organizations for West Virginia

West Virginia Innocence Project

West Virginia

  • Cases of actual innocence
  • DNA and non-DNA cases
  • Will consider Arson and Shaken Baby Syndrome cases
  • No sentence requirements

Website →304-293-7249

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​

Exonerated Nation

Nationwide

Website →707-343-8499

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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