Wrongful Conviction Help in Colorado
Find legal aid organizations, innocence projects, and advocacy groups dedicated to helping those impacted by wrongful convictions in Colorado.
Korey Wise Innocence Project (KWIP)
colorado.edu/law/academics/public-service/korey-wise-innocence-projectBased at the University of Colorado Law School, the Korey Wise Innocence Project provides free investigative and legal services to individuals serving time in Colorado prisons for crimes they did not commit. KWIP evaluates actual innocence claims, litigates post-conviction cases, and advocates for statewide legislative reforms to prevent future injustices.
Boulder County District Attorney’s Conviction Integrity Unit
bouldercounty.gov/district-attorney/conviction-integrity-unit/Formed to investigate legitimate claims of actual innocence, the Boulder County CIU offers a transparent and thorough review of past convictions obtained within Boulder County. Working alongside an independent advisory board, this unit evaluates newly discovered credible evidence to correct wrongful convictions and uphold justice system integrity.
Denver District Attorney’s Conviction Review Unit
denverda.orgThe Denver CRU reviews local conviction and sentencing matters to ensure past outcomes align with modern standards of fairness and equity. Beyond reviewing claims of actual innocence, this specialized division analyzes post-conviction cases where a second look at a severe or disproportionate sentence is required in the interest of justice.
Jefferson & Gilpin Counties Conviction Integrity Unit
firstda.co/what-we-do/conviction-integrity/Serving Colorado's First Judicial District, this unique unit actively reviews criminal convictions to uncover miscarriages of justice. The unit’s dual mission focuses on investigating claims of actual innocence to secure formal exonerations and identifying inequitable, disproportionate sentences to seek appropriate sentence reductions.
Colorado Innocence Project
innocenceproject.org/states/colorado/Works to prevent and remedy wrongful convictions in Colorado through advocacy, education, and legal assistance.
Rocky Mountain Innocence Center
rminnocence.org/Serves Colorado and neighboring states, providing legal support to correct wrongful convictions.
ACLU of Colorado
www.aclu-co.orgAdvocates for criminal justice reform, fighting wrongful convictions through policy and litigation efforts.
The Innocence Network
innocencenetwork.orgNational network that provides resources and support for Colorado cases of wrongful convictions.
Denver Justice Project
www.denverjusticeproject.orgWorks to address wrongful convictions and police misconduct in the Denver area through advocacy and reform.
Colorado Freedom Fund
www.coloradofreedomfund.orgProvides legal and financial support to wrongfully convicted individuals across Colorado.
Healing Justice Project
healingjusticeproject.org/Healing Justice works to prevent and alleviate the harms caused by all wrongful convictions through advocacy, education, and direct support.
Justice Center of Colorado Springs
www.justicecentercos.orgAssists wrongfully convicted individuals in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas.
Colorado District Attorneys' Council
coloradoprosecutors.org/Engages in efforts to prevent wrongful convictions in Colorado by improving legal processes and ensuring fair representation.
Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (CCJRC)
www.ccjrc.orgAdvocates for criminal justice reform in Colorado, including preventing wrongful convictions through legal and policy initiatives.
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