The Decarceration Collective dismantles mass incarceration through impactful defense litigation. We are federal criminal defense lawyers. We fight for people sentenced to life in prison. We boldly “Bring the 6th” — and advance the Constitution’s Sixth Amendment right to counsel. Our particular focus is federal prisoners serving life sentences for drug offenses.

The Decarceration Collective’s work does not end when people leave prison. Many people are arrested by poverty long before they are arrested by police. We are community reentry advocates for fair access to housing, education and jobs. We advocate for decarcerated mental health services & drug treatment. We believe decarceration is a societal imperative.

The Decarceration Collective amplifies the voices of people harmed by America’s prison policies. We are criminal justice policy consultants who specialize in developing anti-carceral message strategies.  We offer strategic communications and public relations counsel. We believe people harmed by America’s prison policies must speak and be heard.