Nonprofit

Mwalimu Center for Justice

New Orleans, LA

  • About Us

    Mwalimu Center for Justice (“MCFJ”) is a non-profit law office, formed in 2001 to represent indigent death-sentenced Louisiana men and women in collateral litigation in state and federal courts. MCFJ also acts as resource counsel with pro bono law firms who represent capital post-conviction clients. MCFJ provides legal representation from the time that a client’s direct appeal to the Louisiana Supreme Court becomes final with the denial of certiorari by the Supreme Court of the United States until final resolution of the case.

    Mwalimu Center for Justice (“MCFJ”) is a non-profit law office, formed in 2001 to represent indigent death-sentenced Louisiana men and women in collateral litigation in state and federal courts. MCFJ also acts as resource counsel with pro bono law firms who represent capital post-conviction clients. MCFJ provides legal representation from the time that a client’s direct appeal to the Louisiana Supreme Court becomes final with the denial of certiorari by the Supreme Court of the United States until final resolution of the case.

    Cause Areas Include

    • Disability
    • Legal Assistance
    • Mental Health
    • Race & Ethnicity

    Location & Contact

    • 504-212-2110
    • Orleans Tower, 1340 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
      Suite 1700
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