Registration for the 2025 Appellate Writing Workshop now open!

September 3-5, 2025, in Detroit

MAACS Roster Attorneys and SADO Assistant Defenders are invited to register for the Appellate Writing Workshop (AWW), an in-person, 3-day writing workshop specifically designed for criminal appellate attorneys.  Read more


Marilena David named Director of the State Appellate Defender Office

Marilena David has been named Director of the State Appellate Defender Office by the Appellate Defender Commission at its meeting on May 2, 2025.  Read more


MAACS Administrator Keeley Blanchard is named a Champion of Justice!

Michigan State Bar Names its 2025 Award Recipients

Congratulations to MAACS Administrator Keeley Blanchard for being recognized by the State Bar of Michigan as a 2025 Champion of Justice!  Read more


Misdemeanor sentencing: What are the non-jail and non-probation options?

From the May 2025 Criminal Defense Newsletter

Attorneys who handle misdemeanor matters, even occasionally, may wish to brush up on the statutory distinction between serious and non-serious misdemeanors now that there are more limited sentencing options for the latter.  Read more


Safe & Just Michigan

From the May 2025 Criminal Defense Newsletter

Last month, we let you know about a new study we’ve released that outlines simple steps the state could take to make the driver’s license restoration process simpler, more affordable and easier to navigate.  Read more


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