Wrongful Convictions & Post-Conviction Review
In wrongful convictions and post-conviction matters, advocacy means standing with people whose voices were ignored or overridden by the system. Post-conviction work requires careful review, strategic analysis, and a clear understanding of available legal remedies. My role is to help identify viable paths forward and provide structured legal support throughout the process.
This work often involves:
Careful review of trial records and procedural history
Identifying constitutional errors or newly available evidence
Working alongside families, defenders, and innocence organizations
Managing expectations with honesty while pursuing relief with rigor
Initial case screening and record review
Legal research related to post-conviction remedies
Review and analysis of trial records, transcripts, and appellate decisions
Identification of potential constitutional or procedural issues
Consultation regarding next steps and referrals
Assistance with post-conviction petitions and motions (as appropriate)
Coordination with investigators, experts, and advocacy organizations
Case strategy development for potential relief
Review of claims involving ineffective assistance of counsel
Evaluation of newly discovered evidence
Analysis of due process violations and prosecutorial misconduct
Guidance on habeas corpus and other post-conviction remedies
*This firm does not guarantee representation in post-conviction litigation.
*Fee structures and pro bono decisions are disclosed in writing before any work begins.
*Wrongful conviction and post-conviction matters handled by this firm must involve a conviction entered in a California court.
Wrongful conviction work is driven by a simple reality: when systems fail, the consequences are devastating. People lose years, families lose stability, and communities lose trust. This work requires patience, precision, and deep respect for the human cost of legal outcomes.
In post-conviction review, I apply disciplined legal evaluation to determine whether there are viable avenues to challenge convictions — with honesty about the limits of the law and the realities of the process.