Capital Appeals Project

The Capital Appeals Project (CAP) is a non-profit law office that provides legal representation to capital defendants on direct appeal to the Louisiana Supreme Court and on certiorari to the United States Supreme Court. CAP provides high-quality representation in the state and federal courts throughout Louisiana and acts as a resource to public defenders and criminal defense lawyers across the state. They also resource ongoing capital trials and provide training and consultation for capital defense attorneys. CAP is a death penalty appeals offices in the country, and has represented clients in several recent cases before the Supreme Court of the United States. The Capital Appeals Project protects the rights of Indigent Defendants on Death Row in Louisiana. If you are in need of these specific services, please contact them. If you are searching for other legal resources in Louisiana, read on their website to learn of resources for criminal cases, civil cases, advocacy and re-entry.