Royal Oak Wrongful Conviction Attorney

Advocating for Rightful Freedom and Compensation in the Detroit Metro Area

Prison steals years that can never be returned, and no exoneration alone can undo what a wrongful conviction takes from a person's life, career, and family. Garrison Law’s experienced attorneys pursue justice for people who were failed by the system, overturning dozens of wrongful convictions and helping our clients rebuild after the state got it wrong. 

Our team knows this work requires more than legal knowledge; it requires the persistence to keep fighting long after most firms would walk away. Every wrongful conviction case is different, but the goal is always the same: clear your name, hold the responsible parties accountable, and secure the compensation the law allows for what was taken from you.

Speak with Garrison Law’s Royal Oak wrongful conviction attorneys and request a free consultation by calling (888) 455-2115. We are available to work on a contingency fee basis.

Pursuing Compensation Under Michigan's WICA

Michigan's Wrongful Imprisonment Compensation Act allows people whose convictions were reversed or vacated to seek $50,000 for every year they spent wrongfully imprisoned, along with attorney fees and other related expenses, through a claim filed in the Court of Claims. Qualifying isn't automatic; claimants must show that the conviction was overturned and that the charges were later dismissed or resulted in an acquittal. We’ve seen how the law's eligibility requirements have tripped up people who deserved compensation but didn't meet its narrow criteria on paper.

Our attorneys know how to build a WICA claim that satisfies these requirements, and we also understand how a WICA award interacts with any separate civil lawsuit against the individuals or agencies responsible for the wrongful conviction, since compensation from one source can affect what's owed from another. Getting that sequencing right protects the full value of your recovery.