A Growing Crisis: The Right to Counsel Denied in Maine

The current system is failing people with limited resources in all Maine counties, tipping the scales of justice against the people. A person's freedom should never depend on their wealth.

April 24, 2024

Lady Justice holding the balance scales
Legal Director Carol Garvan

Carol Garvan

Legal Director

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Chief Counsel Zachary Heiden

Zachary Heiden

Chief Counsel

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Communications Director Sam Crankshaw

Samuel Crankshaw

Communications Director

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Nell Shea Paralegal

Nell Shea

Paralegal

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Maine is failing to provide legal representation to hundreds of people facing criminal charges who cannot afford their own attorney. This violates their Sixth Amendment right to counsel, undermines the presumption of innocence, and upends lives.

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