Suzerain is a nonprofit working to support and defend indigent individuals facing death penalty prosecution.
Suzerain combats inequality in death penalty cases in four ways:
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Direct Representation
Suzerain provides direct legal representation to indigent criminal defendants facing capital murder charges.
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Public Defender Support
Suzerain teams with public defenders assigned to capital cases to reduce the effects of high caseloads and inadequate funding.
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Case Consultations
Suzerain provides intensive in-person training to under-resourced capital defense teams preparing for trial.
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Law Student Education
Suzerain provides experiential hands-on education to law students pursuing a career in indigent capital defense.
A Modicum of Mercy
Every person is more than the worst thing they have done.
They are: Sons. Daughters. Fathers. Mothers. Brothers. Sisters. Uncles. Aunts.
Those facing the most severe and irrevocable penalty deserve to be represented by the most qualified, dedicated, and ardent advocates.
Learn more about the people we serve.
Capital Punishment in the U.S.
The truth: Punishment is disproportionately harsh based on one’s race and income.
Support Our Work
Suzerain is structured to ensure that more than 90% of every donation received goes directly to defending, supporting, and advocating for our clients and their family members.