The Federal Innocence Project is a passion of necessity. It was born from the minds of dedicated patriots who fight for the justice of underprivileged Americans. The original founders were once incarcerated in a federal prison and worked daily to gain the release of the innocent and the over sentenced. Our Mission is to provide a limited legal service to those who cannot otherwise afford a professional attorney. Our services are low cost and/or pro bono in qualifying cases. Our priority, at The Federal Innocence Project, is to fight for those who cannot fight for themselves. The Federal Innocence Project is now managed by two professionals who are dedicated to providing justice for those who would not otherwise find it for themselves. SUSAN MCDONALD SUSAN McDonald is a former detainee who was charged with a number of illegal drug offenses. While confined she grew in her Faith and was changed in her heart. She later found herself as a client at the Lovelady Center in Birmingham Alabama. After avoiding a fifteen year sentence she became a volunteer Client Representative Assistant and later advanced to become a staff member at Lovelady Center. Ms. McDonald was recognized for her passion and tenacity to help clients with their legal issues. She later became a recognized legal advocate where she stood in the balance for many of the clients. She has represented clients in Alabama and Tennessee courts and the Alabama Pardon and Parole board for over eight years. She has most recently developed a desire to assist the falsely accused and the over sentenced in Post Conviction Relief proceedings. She now works for The Federal Innocence Project developing cases in Federal Courts around the country. KELLY PATRICK RIGGS Kelly Riggs is a former prisoner turned Criminal Justice Reform Advocate. He began writing while incarcerated to assist underprivileged and elderly prisoners obtain relief from excessive sentences. After gaining widespread recognition in 2016 for his efforts, he was offered an opportunity to share his passion by writing a line of legal self-help books for prisoners. He is best known as the author of the Post Conviction Relief series and for his efforts to help prisoners change their lives through education. Kelly is also the organizer of the Federal Innocence Project and contributes 50% of his earnings from book sales to fight for those who cannot fight for themselves.