Arizona Justice Project

Arizona Justice Project Seeking justice for the innocent, the wrongfully imprisoned, and those who have suffered manifest injustice under Arizona's criminal justice system

Today is the 13th annual international - a day to recognize and honor the people who were charged, convicted, sentence...
10/02/2026

Today is the 13th annual international - a day to recognize and honor the people who were charged, convicted, sentenced and went to prison for crimes they did not commit. It is also a day to recognize the harm done to individuals wrongfully convicted, their families, and the community as a whole, and to work toward preventing wrongful convictions from occurring in the future.

Tomorrow, October 2, is the 13th Annual , a day to raise awareness of the causes and remedies of wrongful conviction an...
10/01/2026

Tomorrow, October 2, is the 13th Annual , a day to raise awareness of the causes and remedies of wrongful conviction and to recognize the significant impact wrongful convictions have on innocent people, their families, and the community. Visit wrongfulconvictionday.org to learn more.

Hope Beyond the Walls: November 21, 2026.
09/30/2026

Hope Beyond the Walls: November 21, 2026.

Congratulations to Eddie who was granted a step down from Home Arrest to General Parole today. In granting this importan...
09/23/2026

Congratulations to Eddie who was granted a step down from Home Arrest to General Parole today. In granting this important step, the AZ Board of Executive Clemency recognized Eddie’s rehabilitation, growth, positive work-ethic, and support system throughout 25 years of incarceration (beginning at age 17) and while on Home Arrest. Eddie is a positive light and we are so proud of him and how far he has come!

Last week, the incredible Bryan Booker, who served 28 years in prison, stopped by the AJP office. Bryan regained his fre...
09/22/2026

Last week, the incredible Bryan Booker, who served 28 years in prison, stopped by the AJP office. Bryan regained his freedom just 1 year ago and has made incredible strides to rebuild his life. He remains a pillar of strength to men inside, including some of our AJP clients.

Bryan shared with us that while in prison, the book Manifest Injustice circulated on his yard and he and many others read it. This book was the true story of an AJP client who was convicted murder and the lawyers who fought for his freedom.

This work takes a village! Thank you, Bryan, for being inspired and inspiring others. Bryan Booker

Opening night of “The Exonerated” in Phoenix at the Black Theater Troupe Inc. Black Theatre Troupe AJP Executive Directo...
09/12/2026

Opening night of “The Exonerated” in Phoenix at the Black Theater Troupe Inc. Black Theatre Troupe

AJP Executive Director, Lindsay Herf, and Senior Litigation Counsel, Erin Murphy, got to attend tonight’s show with Doyle Williams, who served 53 years before regaining his freedom.

This play features true stories of six individuals from across the country convicted for crimes they did not commit and finally exonerated.

Highly recommend The Exonerated play at The Black Theater Troupe in downtown Phoenix - showing now through September 27th

Welcome to the AJP Team, Haley!!Haley Epstein is the Arizona Justice Project’s 2026/2027 Larry Hammond Justice Fellow. T...
09/08/2026

Welcome to the AJP Team, Haley!!

Haley Epstein is the Arizona Justice Project’s 2026/2027 Larry Hammond Justice Fellow. This fellowship, generously funded by The Lodestar Foundation, honors the late Larry Hammond, who founded the Arizona Justice Project in 1998.

Haley earned her B.A. in Journalism from the University of Arizona and her J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law. At Santa Clara, she gained hands-on experience with post-conviction litigation as a member of the Northern California Innocence Project Clinic.

Returning to Arizona is a homecoming for Haley, bringing her back to where she began her academic journey. Outside of her legal work, Haley enjoys painting and finds happiness on the open road, often behind the wheel of her red Mini Cooper.

Please join us in welcoming Haley to the AJP Team!

Looking back to a year ago at this wonderful gathering of AJP staff, supporters, and friends which took place at Pinos P...
09/03/2026

Looking back to a year ago at this wonderful gathering of AJP staff, supporters, and friends which took place at Pinos Pizza Al Centro in Phoenix - a place frequented by our late founder, Larry Hammond. It takes a village and we have a great one.

Thank you to AJP’s summer law clerks, Aziza, Dahlia, Jenna, and Madison, for your dedication and persistence in reviewin...
08/12/2026

Thank you to AJP’s summer law clerks, Aziza, Dahlia, Jenna, and Madison, for your dedication and persistence in reviewing cases, conducting research, brainstorming ideas, visiting clients, and being part of the AJP Team. We know each of you will make a significant impact throughout your legal career! You already have.

A very successful day at the Arizona Board of Executive Clemency, representing an individual who was granted parole afte...
06/25/2026

A very successful day at the Arizona Board of Executive Clemency, representing an individual who was granted parole after 29 years of incarceration and after first obtaining a very rare commutation of sentence.

Thank you to AJP Senior Litigation Counsel, Erin Murphy, and AJP Larry Hammond Justice Fellow, Alex Preissing, for their dedication and representation. Thank you also to our client’s wonderful family and to all who attended to support our client. He truly made significant efforts toward rehabilitation while incarcerated and we are grateful he will have a much-deserved second chance.

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