Center for Death Penalty Litigation

CDPL is a non-profit law firm and advocacy organization that works to provide the highest quality representation to people facing execution, and to end the death penalty in North Carolina. In addition to representing clients, CDPL spearheads litigation and public education campaigns that address systemic injustices. Our combination of strategic litigation and effective storytelling has been a key force in changing the narrative on the death penalty, shaping public opinion, and stopping executions.