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11/02/2026

Here are SADO attorneys Natalie Rosenblatt, Aireanna Ball, Ryan Keast, Ben Mordecai-Strongin, and Emma Klug -- with MIDC Deputy Director Marla McCowan (front) -- volunteering with the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan at a food bank in Flint!

Interested in an internship with SADO? Internship applications are open now across all units. Apply at internships@sado....

10/28/2026

Interested in an internship with SADO? Internship applications are open now across all units. Apply at [email protected]. The deadline to apply is January 15, 2027.

10/27/2026

Congratulations to Project Reentry for this well-deserved award!

We are proud to honor Project Reentry from The State Appellate Defenders Office with the 2026 Liberty Bell Award! Thank you for your profound impact, unwavering dedication, and outstanding service to our community. Come celebrate with us at our Annual Dinner on November 17, 2026, at the Crowne Plaza Lansing (925 S Creyts Rd). Let's make it a night to remember!

Register Now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/132nd-annual-dinner-tickets-1986361620077?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

10/23/2026

MAACS is offering a "Motion for Relief from Judgment Basic Training" today at our Detroit Office. Sharing their expertise are MAACS Roster Support and Performance Manager Stephanie Farkas and MAACS Roster Attorney Rachel Wolfe; other presenters include Investigator Matt Love and MAACS Roster Attorney Drew Walbeck. Thanks for such a great training!

10/22/2026

Curious about the Michigan Supreme Court's recent opinion in People v Madison? Read on....

10/20/2026

10/08/2026

MAACS Youth Appellate Defense Counsel Josh Pease!

ICYMI: Watch video recording of MSC oral arguments in 169064, In re NDD, which was argued on October 7. https://buff.ly/D8kN4HN

10/07/2026

A group of SADO's Assistant Defenders showed up at MSU College of Law last Friday night for the Spartan Defender Criminal Defense Networking Night. Thanks to Ali Swain, Erin Bartels, Chris Wickman, and Ryan Keast for spreading the word about how great our work is!

10/06/2026

SADO is hiring an investigator! This position is for either the Lansing or the Detroit office, and applications are due by October 23, 2026. Check out the posting for more details, and visit www.SADO.org to learn more about us and our work.

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3031 W. Grand Boulevard
Detroit, MI
48202

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http://www.sado.org/

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