Wrongful Conviction Resources for Iowa
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.
Iowa Innocence Project
www.iowaInnocenceProject.orgThe Iowa Innocence Project works to prevent and rectify wrongful convictions in Iowa by providing legal representation and investigating cases.
Innocence Network
www.innocencenetwork.orgThe Innocence Network is a coalition of organizations, including the Iowa Innocence Project, dedicated to exonerating wrongfully convicted individuals.
ACLU of Iowa
www.aclu-ia.orgThe ACLU of Iowa advocates for criminal justice reform and works on behalf of wrongfully convicted individuals to ensure their rights are protected.
Iowa State Public Defender - Wrongful Conviction Unit
spd.iowa.govThe 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.
Midwest Innocence Project
www.themip.orgWe 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.
Iowa Legal Aid for Low-Income Iowans
www.slate.com/articlesIowa Legal Aid - A nonprofit law firm that provides free civil legal help and advocacy for underserved Iowans..
Legal Services Corporation (LSC)
www.lsc.govLSC is an independent nonprofit established by Congress in 1974 to provide financial support for civil legal aid to low-income Americans.
Institute for Justice
www.ij.orgThe Institute for Justice works on wrongful conviction cases nationwide, including in Iowa, advocating for reforms and fighting for the exoneration of the wrongfully convicted.
American Bar Association - Iowa
www.abafreelegalanswers.orgFree 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.