Justice First
a public interest law firm
INTRODUCTION
Justice First is a public interest law firm dedicated to protecting fundamental human rights and liberties. Our purpose is to have a meaningful impact on people’s lives and our work reflects a deep commitment to progressive lawyering. Our areas of focus include prisoners’ litigation, employment discrimination, retaliation and whistleblower lawsuits, civil rights, constitutional rights, and indigent appellate criminal defense.
What We Do
Employment Discrimination
Our law firm advocates on behalf of employees who are facing unjust situations in the area of employment. We have represented clients with various types of complaints...
Hate crimes
We serve as advocates for victims of hate crime or those who have been subjected to acts of violence because of their race, gender, sexual orientation, or other reasons.
Indigent Criminal Defense
Justice First is committed to the principle that everyone is entitled to a quality lawyer regardless of one’s economic status. Our lawyers represent poor people in their criminal appeals.
International Human Rights
While much of our work is domestically focused, we consider ourselves human rights advocates, advancing fundamental rights and freedoms that are internationally recognized.
Police Misconduct
We challenge the abuse of authority by law enforcement including unlawful searches and seizures, false arrest and imprisonment, malicious prosecution, racial profiling...
Prisoners’ Litigation
Justice First is dedicated to the idea that no one should be subjected to cruel or inhumane treatment, even those convicted of crimes. We serve as advocates for prisoners...