Fighting for equality,

compassion & dignity

in the criminal justice

system since 2010

Atlantic Center for Capital Representation (ACCR) confronts the injustice that leads to death sentences, death by incarceration, and other excessive punishments through direct representation, impact litigation, training and assistance to legal teams.

We strive to level the playing field by combating racial and economic inequities in the criminal justice system, exposing prosecutorial and police misconduct, and rectifying ineffective representation. ACCR fills a void created by the lack of adequate funding for poor defendants and provides hope to those who have lost it.

Direct Representation

Consultation & Case Tracking

Training

Extraordinary Jurisdiction Petition Filed in Pa. Supreme Court

  • "Invaluable. Informative. Motivating."

    Bring Your Own Case Training participant

  • "The sense of community is so important to me. It helps me deal with the heaviness..."

    Bring Your Own Case Training participant

  • "The ACCR team has given me confidence on my case, and I look forward to their continued guidance."

    Bring Your Own Case Training participant

  • "This training is both inspirational and educational. Having educated, experienced faculty that are at the front of the fight against the death penalty is crucial."

    Bring Your Own Case Training participant

  • "This work can feel overwhelming and isolating, but knowing that ACCR, PDAP, and all of these experts exist ... gives me greater hope and confidence."

    Bring Your Own Case Training participant

  • Lawyers ask Pa. Supreme Court to clamp down on Washington County DA's use of death penalty

    Pittsburgh Tribune Review

    READ HERE

  • Press Release: Washington County, Pa., District Attorney Lied and Abused His Position in Death Penalty Case “To Win an Election,” County Coroner Says

    Atlantic Center

    READ HERE

  • Washington County coroner alleges DA pressured him to file false death certificate for political gain

    KDKA TV

    WATCH HERE

  • Western Pennsylvania Prosecutor Makes His County an Epicenter for the Death Penalty

    Pittsburgh Tribune Review

    READ HERE

  • Press Release: Capital Defense Attorneys Ask Pa. Supreme Court to Halt Washington County DA’s Use of the Death Penalty

    Atlantic Center

    READ HERE

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