Wrongful Convictions

We fight for justice for people who have been wrongfully convicted and incarcerated. The firm represents individuals in all stages of wrongful conviction matters: from conviction integrity investigations, to post-conviction litigation and habeas corpus proceedings, to civil lawsuits seeking compensation for those who have been unjustly imprisoned. We advocate for our clients in state and federal courts, at both the trial and appellate levels, as well as in negotiations with prosecutors and other government officials.

Our cases have involved unlawful police tactics, false confessions, and misuse of scientific evidence. David B. Shanies has written and lectured extensively on wrongful convictions and conviction integrity review processes. The firm’s current and former clients include Muhammad A. Aziz, Shamel Capers, Carlos Davis, Eric DeBerry, Raymond Flanks, Vanessa Gathers, Khalil Islam, Emmanuel Mervilus, Ruddy Quezada, Sullivan Walter, and Shawn Williams.

The firm has achieved exonerations and secured tens of millions of dollars in compensation for its clients.