SADO is hiring a new Appellate Defender

Applications are due by January 26, 2025

The Appellate Defender is responsible for funding, policy, and leadership of Michigan's statewide appellate defense system -- which includes felony criminal appeals, youth appellate defense, and representation of individuals unconstitutionally sentenced to life without parole as children and teenagers.  Read more


SADO is hiring a new General Clerk

Applications are due by January 31, 2025

The General Clerk will perform a variety of clerical tasks in support of the organization’s mission to provide legal representation for people who cannot afford their own attorneys to appeal their criminal convictions.  Read more


SADO Attorneys to argue before MSC at January session

January 22, 2025, Hall of Justice, Lansing MI

SADO’s Maya Menlo and Tina Olson will present argument before the Michigan Supreme Court on January 22, 2025, on life-without-parole sentencing for 18-, 19-, and 20-year olds, and associated retroactivity issues. Read more


Summer 2025 Fellowships available through the Black Public Defender Association

Applications are due by January 31, 2025

SADO is looking for interested 2L and 3L students to participate in the Black Public Defender Association's Summer 2025 Law School Fellowship Program.  Read more


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