Wrongful Conviction Resources for California

Below is our comprehensive guide to wrongful conviction resources in California. You’ll find information on legal aid organizations, advocacy groups, and support services dedicated to helping those impacted by wrongful convictions.

This page highlights California resources to aid in seeking justice, navigating the legal system, and connecting with advocates committed to exoneration efforts. If you know of additional resources that could benefit this community, please contact us to share.

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California Innocence Project
www.californiainnocenceproject.org

The California Innocence Project provides legal assistance to individuals who have been wrongfully convicted in California.

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UCI Law Innocence Initiative
www.law.uci.edu/academics/centers/innocence

Provides investigative and legal support for wrongful conviction cases through the University of California, Irvine School of Law.

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Berkeley Law Death Penalty Clinic
www.law.berkeley.edu/experiential/clinics/death-penalty-clinic

Provides support and advocacy in wrongful conviction cases involving the death penalty in California.

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UCLA Criminal Justice Program
www.law.ucla.edu/academics/centers/criminal-justice-program

Focuses on reforming the criminal justice system and addressing wrongful convictions in California.

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Center on Wrongful Convictions of Youth
www.cwcy.org

Works to exonerate wrongfully convicted youth, with services available in California.

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Project for Fair Sentencing of Youth
www.projectforfairsentencing.org

Advocates for fair sentencing and reviews cases of wrongful conviction involving youth in California.

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Advocacy for Hope
www.advocacyforhope.org

Supports individuals and families affected by wrongful convictions in California through legal resources and advocacy.

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Justice Project San Francisco
www.justiceprojectsf.org

Focuses on criminal justice reform and assists individuals in San Francisco and California with wrongful conviction cases.

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San Francisco Public Defender's Office
www.sfpublicdefender.org

Provides legal support for wrongfully convicted individuals in San Francisco, with dedicated wrongful conviction resources.

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Southern California Legal Aid Foundation
www.scfla.org

Provides legal aid and wrongful conviction assistance throughout Southern California, focusing on justice and reform.

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Causes and Effects of Wrongful Convictions

Eyewitness Misidentification

Evidence Type

Insufficient Counsel

Defense Quality

Forensic Errors

Evidence Reliability

Coerced False Confessions

Interrogation Outcome

Personal Aftereffects

Post-Conviction Effects

Advocacy & Legal Reform

Justice Improvement

Judicial Error

Trial Mistakes

Sentencing Discrepancy

Punishment Inequality

Systemic Bias

Institutional Prejudice

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