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Ending Mass Incarceration and Excessive Punishment
The Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) is a private, non-profit law organization that has become a national force for human rights and criminal justice reform. Founded in 1989 by Bryan Stevenson, a widely acclaimed public interest lawyer and author of Just Mercy, EJI is headquartered in Montgomery, Alabama. The organization provides legal representation to the poor, the incarcerated, and the condemned, challenging the legacy of racial injustice in the American legal system.
Fighting for the Most Vulnerable
EJI functions as a high-impact law firm, taking on cases that many others cannot or will not touch. Their legal work focuses on several critical areas of criminal defense and civil rights:
- Death Penalty Defense: EJI provides direct legal representation to innocent, wrongly convicted, and indigent defendants on death row. They have successfully overturned dozens of capital convictions and saved hundreds of lives.
- Children in Prison: The organization has led a successful nationwide campaign to ban the execution of children and life-without-parole sentences for juveniles, arguing that children possess a unique capacity for change.
- Wrongful Convictions: They work tirelessly to exonerate innocent men and women who have been wrongly convicted due to faulty evidence, prosecutorial misconduct, or racial bias.
- Parole and Reentry: EJI advocates for parole reform and provides social work support to help clients successfully reenter society after years of incarceration.
A Legacy of Truth and Justice
Beyond the courtroom, EJI has transformed downtown Montgomery with the creation of the Legacy Museum and the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, which document the history of slavery, lynching, and segregation. While EJI is not a standard ”walk-in” law firm for general legal matters, it stands as a beacon of hope for those denied fair treatment.
Located on Commerce Street near the Alabama River, the organization continues to challenge poverty and racial injustice. If you are seeking information or legal assistance regarding a serious criminal injustice, EJI accepts inquiries through their intake department.
Specializing In
Death Penalty Defense, Juvenile Justice, Wrongful Convictions, Civil Rights
Address & Location
Situated in historic Downtown Montgomery near the Alabama River, adjacent to Court Square and only a short walk from The Legacy Museum.
Building Location
This is a historic brick commercial office building, once utilized as a 19th-century slave warehouse. It is located directly adjacent to The Legacy Pavilion, close to Jalapenos in the Alley and other local restaurants.
Parking Details
There are multiple public surface parking lots located around Commerce Street, with additional public parking available at nearby garages.
Public Transit
Served by The M Transit Route 1 (AUM Eastchase); nearest stop is at Bibb & Commerce.
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