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Wrongful Conviction Help in New Jersey

Find legal aid organizations, innocence projects, and advocacy groups dedicated to helping those impacted by wrongful convictions in New Jersey.

New Jersey
9 Resources Listed
Updated July 2026
Organizations in New Jersey
Centurion Ministries

Centurion Ministries

centurion.org

Headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, Centurion is the nation’s first organization dedicated entirely to vindicating and freeing innocent individuals serving life or death sentences. They take on challenging cases nationwide, with deep roots and historical success in New Jersey exonerations.

Office of the Public Defender - Appellate Section & PCR Unit

Office of the Public Defender - Appellate Section & PCR Unit

www.nj.gov/defender/

The State of New Jersey Office of the Public Defender manages dedicated appellate and Post-Conviction Relief (PCR) units. They provide essential legal defense and representation for indigent individuals challenging wrongful convictions or sentencing errors through the state court system.

Innocence Project

Innocence Project

www.innocenceproject.org

National organization focused on exonerating wrongfully convicted individuals, including cases in New Jersey.

ACLU of New Jersey

ACLU of New Jersey

www.aclu-nj.org

Provides legal support for wrongful conviction cases in New Jersey, advocating for criminal justice reform and civil liberties.

University of Michigan Law School - Exoneration Project

University of Michigan Law School - Exoneration Project

www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/about.aspx

Legal clinic at the University of Michigan that works on wrongful conviction cases across the U.S., including those in New Jersey.

Prisoners' Rights Clearinghouse

Prisoners' Rights Clearinghouse

www.clearinghouse.net

Supports prisoners wrongfully convicted in New Jersey by advocating for justice and providing resources to those fighting for exoneration.

American Bar Association - Criminal Justice Section

American Bar Association - Criminal Justice Section

www.americanbar.org/groups/criminal_justice/

Provides a wealth of resources on criminal justice, including wrongful convictions, and supports reform efforts in New Jersey.

False Allegations Support Group

False Allegations Support Group

www.falseallegations.org

Provides support for individuals wrongfully convicted in New Jersey due to false allegations, offering resources for legal help and advocacy.

New Jersey Office of the Attorney General

New Jersey Office of the Attorney General

www.njoag.gov/

Offers resources and updates related to wrongful conviction cases in New Jersey, including mechanisms for post-conviction relief.

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