State Appellate Defender Office

We are an innovative and holistic public defender office. We represent individuals on appeal of their felony convictions.

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MAACS Attorney John Zevalking argued today in the @MISupremeCourt about the proper scoring of Offense Variable 3 of the Michigan Sentencing Guidelines.

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The Court is hearing arguments in the final case of its December Case Call, People v Johnson. Case info: https://t.co/lPujaHdceM WATCH LIVE: https://t.co/4r64v2xxD3

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SADO Attorney Maya Menlo argued today in the @MISupremeCourt about prohibiting acquitted conduct from appearing in the presentence investigation report.

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

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Thank you Lorenzo, for inspiring us every day!
“Freedom was enough:” Life after life without parole for one metro Detroit man https://t.co/4YzzMPMKS3

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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.

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

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MiLW announces inaugural Empowering Women honorees -- and we're on the list! https://t.co/qrUWgmi601

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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!

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

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"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."
https://t.co/t3we7C8DBs

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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.

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

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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.

https://t.co/O0nnnuCNLE

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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: https://t.co/fPKsqIHmXk

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

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SADO is hiring a General Clerk; applications will be accepted through October 15. Check out the post for details, and visit https://t.co/XPNqMNkyoq to learn why SADO is such a great place to work!

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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