About The Justice Project
Established in 1998, The Justice Project was the fifth organization in the U.S. set up to help inmates overturn wrongful convictions. Today, there are more than 40 similar organizations throughout the country.

Attorney Larry Hammond founded The Justice Project, along with other concerned and dedicated professionals involved with Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice. Larry is also a Founding Member of the law firm of Osborn Maledon, and leads the firm’s criminal defense department.

The Justice Project’s extensive database and records are housed at Osborn Maledon. The firm has quietly set aside a room for the files, pays for all postage and mailing materials, and allows Larry's assistant, Donna Toland, to devote a huge portion of her time to coordinating the cases and maintaining the database.

Very early on, The Justice Project realized that the involvement of the law school community would be critical to its success. Thanks to the tireless efforts and enthusiasm of professors Bob Bartels and Chad Noreuil at ASU, and professor Andy Silverman at U of A, the best emerging legal talent is able to work on the most important issues facing the criminal justice system.

The Justice Project relies on a host of other volunteers and partners, including attorneys, paralegals, investigators, psychologists and psychiatrists, forensics experts, and more