litigation

UnCommon Law has led numerous class action suits on behalf of “Lifers” (those serving life sentences). All incarcerated people deserve to have their basic rights preserved, and through our litigation, we strive to ensure the protection of our clients’ civil and human rights. Cases include:

• Johnson v. Shaffer: Established a meaningful appeals process for incarcerated individuals

• Jerry Rutherford, et. Al: A habeas petition before the California Supreme Court

• Prop 9 Challenge