Seattle Clemency Project
Legal ServicesWashington, United States11-50 Employees
Seattle Clemency Project is a legal services organization based in Seattle, Washington, focused on providing free, direct legal representation to incarcerated individuals in the state who are pursuing clemency, pardons, resentencing, or early release. By connecting more than a hundred pro bono lawyers in the Seattle area with clients, the group aims to address critical criminal justice outcomes and expand access to procedural remedies for people affected by the system. The organization also partners with statewide re-entry and rehabilitation services to support transition from prison back to the community, and engages in community advocacy to address mass incarceration and stigma surrounding the legal system. With a mission centered on second chances, Seattle Clemency Project operates within the legal services sector and emphasizes collaboration, outreach, and public engagement to influence broader criminal justice outcomes in Washington. The organization is based in Seattle and serves the state, pursuing its work through partnerships, legal services, and community advocacy.