Black people make up 13.6% of the American population but 53% of exonerations. Research by the National Registry of Exonerations shows Black people are seven times more likely to be falsely convicted of serious crimes than white people. #WrongfulConvictionDay @InnocenceNetwork

SADO is hiring a General Clerk; applications will be accepted through October 15. Check out the post for details, and visit sado.org/Careers/999 to learn why SADO is such a great place to work!

SADO Attorney Jacqueline McCann and Amicus partner Lauren Gottesman (Innocence Project) argued today in the MI Supreme Court about the legal requirements surrounding polygraph examinations of young people.

Welcome to the new class of MAACS roster attorneys! Today is the first day of new attorney orientation.... Interested in joining the roster? Check out this page: sado.org/Page/81/MAACS-…

SADO Assistant Defender Adrienne Young is the Women Lawyer's Association - Oakland Region Member of the Month. Adrienne is a superstar advocate, trainer, mentor, and colleague. mailchi.mp/ce55cd98893b/w…

Join emergentjustice online for this important talk on 11/1 about coercive and deceptive interrogations, featuring SADO's Deputy Director Marilena David.

We are so grateful that Lorenzo Harrell is our colleague. Lorenzo makes our office better with his wisdom, positive outlook, and kindness. Thank you @safeandjustmi for featuring his story.

"Eventually Sedgeman and Maya Menlo, a public defender in the State Appellate Defender Office, objected to the attorney fees on appeal, and they were ultimately vacated." thenation.com/article/societ…

Join us online on November 16 @ noon for "Risk Assessment in Delinquencies." Check out the flyer for more information, including a registration link.

Congratulations to SADO Assistant Defenders Dominica Convertino and Gabrielle Barber, who were sworn into the Michigan Bar today by Michigan Court of Appeals Chief Judge Elizabeth Gleicher!

MiLW announces inaugural Empowering Women honorees -- and we're on the list! milawyersweekly.com/news/2023/11/0…

Congratulations to SADO Attorney Tabitha Harris on her recent election to the SBM Prisons & Corrections Section Council!

Join Youth Defense Project Director Josh Pease on December 21 @ noon for "Juvenile Justice Reform: What to Expect." Check out the flyer for more information, including a registration link.

Thank you Lorenzo, for inspiring us every day! “Freedom was enough:” Life after life without parole for one metro Detroit man michiganradio.org/criminal-justi…

MAACS Attorney Alona Sharon and SADO Attorney Mike Waldo argued yesterday in the MI Supreme Court about resisting an arrest when that arrest is or is reasonably believed to be unlawful.

SADO Attorney Maya Menlo argued today in the MI Supreme Court about prohibiting acquitted conduct from appearing in the presentence investigation report.

MAACS Attorney John Zevalking argued today in the MI Supreme Court about the proper scoring of Offense Variable 3 of the Michigan Sentencing Guidelines.