Wrongful Conviction Resources for Iowa

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

This page highlights Iowa 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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Innocence Project of Iowa
innocenceproject.org/states/iowa/

The Innocence Project works nationwide, including in Iowa, to exonerate wrongfully convicted individuals through DNA testing and legal advocacy.

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Iowa Innocence Project
www.iowaInnocenceProject.org

The Iowa Innocence Project works to prevent and rectify wrongful convictions in Iowa by providing legal representation and investigating cases.

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Innocence Network
www.innocencenetwork.org

The Innocence Network is a coalition of organizations, including the Iowa Innocence Project, dedicated to exonerating wrongfully convicted individuals.

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ACLU of Iowa
www.aclu-ia.org

The ACLU of Iowa advocates for criminal justice reform and works on behalf of wrongfully convicted individuals to ensure their rights are protected.

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Iowa State Public Defender - Wrongful Conviction Unit
spd.iowa.gov

The Wrongful Conviction Unit (WCU) is the office assigned to post-conviction relief matters. The Unit receives appointments directly from the court for pending post-conviction relief claims.

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Midwest Innocence Project
www.themip.org

We work to free innocent people from prison for crimes they did not commit, support and empower those individuals post-release, and reform policy and legislation to prevent wrongful convictions.

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Iowa Legal Aid for Low-Income Iowans
www.slate.com/articles

Iowa Legal Aid - A nonprofit law firm that provides free civil legal help and advocacy for underserved Iowans..

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Legal Services Corporation (LSC)
www.lsc.gov

LSC is an independent nonprofit established by Congress in 1974 to provide financial support for civil legal aid to low-income Americans.

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Institute for Justice
www.ij.org

The Institute for Justice works on wrongful conviction cases nationwide, including in Iowa, advocating for reforms and fighting for the exoneration of the wrongfully convicted.

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American Bar Association - Iowa
www.abafreelegalanswers.org

Free Legal Answers is a virtual legal advice clinic. Qualifying users post their civil legal question to their state's website, or to the federal site for immigration and federal veterans’ questions.

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Iowa Wrongful Convictions: Causes & Effects


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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