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Law PracticeNew York, United States51-200 Employees
The Center for Appellate Litigation is a nonprofit public defense law firm focused on criminal appeals and post-conviction proceedings for indigent defendants in New York. Based in New York City, the organization represents clients assigned by the Appellate Division, First Department, and the Appellate Term, First Department, in Manhattan and The Bronx. It emphasizes that all people deserve dignity, respect, and a fair opportunity to challenge a loss of liberty, regardless of their ability to pay for counsel. The firm focuses on uncovering reversible errors and challenging procedures and outcomes that may have unjustly affected convictions, particularly for incarcerated clients facing systemic injustices associated with mass incarceration. It pursues justice through a client-centered approach and a high standard of eloquent written and oral advocacy delivered by an experienced team of attorneys. Based in New York City, the organization operates as a mid-sized nonprofit within the defense sector, serving clients in Manhattan and The Bronx.