Innocence Matters is committed to exposing injustice and identifying the innocent people languishing in our jails.  The plight of the wrongfully accused is not a problem that we can afford, let alone morally choose, to ignore.  Unfortunately, limited resources require us to carefully screen potential clients to identify those cases in which a thorough investigation is likely to reveal concrete proof of innocence.  (Don't let that discourage you from applying for our services.  If we cannot accept your case, we will do what we can to direct your case to another resource.) 

Once we take you on as a client, you can count on us to approach your case with absolute determination to prove your innocence and secure your release. Your Innnocence Matters to US!

Innocence Matters
P.O. Box 4099
Redondo Beach, CA
(310) 780-4522
FAX (310) 370-3020
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Deirdre O'Connor, Director

Deirdre O'Connor earned her J.D. Degree from Northeastern University in 1993. Since then, she has devoted herself exclusively to the plight of indigent criminal defendants.  She enjoyed a highly successful career as a trial attorney while working at the Public Defender Office in Los Angeles.  Deirdre consistently earned acquittals and dismissals for many of her clients over the years. To date, she has represented thousands of clients, earned 100's of dismissals, and has tried over 100 juvenile adjudications and 80 jury trials with phenomenal results.

In 2006, Deirdre relocated to Georgia to accept a clinical teaching position at Emory Law School where her students would learn how to try their first criminal case.   Under Deirdre's supervision, they provided outstanding representation for their clients, securing dismissals or acquittals in over 80% of the cases.  In 2007, Deirdre learned of Troy Davis' case and, after reviewing the entire record at trial and the new evidence, she became convinced of his innocence.  It was inconceivable to her that someone with such compelling evidence of innocence could come within 90 minutes of execution.  Deirdre knew then that Troy's case would change the direction of her career. 

Board Members, Staff & Volunteers

Check back in January 2010 for announcement on our Board Members, and additional staff and volunteer listings.