Promise of Justice Initiative

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Criminal Defense Lawyer

4.6(11 Google reviews)

1024 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116, United States

Information last updated October 12, 2026

Practice Areas

Civil Litigation Criminal Defense

About Promise of Justice Initiative

The Promise of Justice Initiative (PJI) is a New Orleans-based decarceration and civil rights organization dedicated to fighting for the dignity, freedom, and autonomy of individuals impacted by the criminal legal system. The organization works towards ending mass incarceration and challenges the idea that prisons ensure public safety or that people with convictions lack basic rights.

PJI employs a multifaceted approach that includes collective action, legislative advocacy, civil and criminal litigation, and reframing narrative discourse. Their legal work involves specialized Civil Litigation and Strategic Criminal Litigation teams, focusing on complex civil rights impact lawsuits and challenging systemic flaws in the criminal legal system. PJI serves incarcerated individuals and their families across all 64 parishes of Louisiana, as well as crime survivors, victims' families, and communities in the Gulf South disproportionately affected by mass incarceration. The organization's methodology is client-centered and community-partnered, utilizing power building, narrative construction, and storytelling to achieve systemic change. In the past three years, PJI has secured the release of dozens of clients through post-conviction mechanisms, collectively saving over 1,200 years of prison time.

From the firm’s website

Attorneys: Samantha Kennedy — PJI Executive Director
Michael Allen — Staff Attorney
Claude-Michael Comeau — Staff Attorney
Eliza Gottfried — Senior Attorney
Services listed: Strategic Criminal Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legislative Advocacy, Organizing & Advocacy
Offices: 1024 Elysian Fields Ave. New Orleans, LA 70117-8402

Source: promiseofjustice.org · checked October 12, 2026. Lawyers Near Me hasn’t independently verified these details.

Hours of Operation

Monday: 9 am–5 pm
Tuesday: 9 am–5 pm
Wednesday: 9 am–5 pm
Thursday: 9 am–5 pm
Friday: 9 am–5 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Details & Amenities

Accessibility

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Promise of Justice Initiative — Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Promise of Justice Initiative located?+

Promise of Justice Initiative is located at 1024 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116, United States. Use the "Get Directions" link on this page to navigate there.

What kind of cases does Promise of Justice Initiative handle?+

Promise of Justice Initiative handles Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense. Confirm that they cover your specific legal matter during your first consultation.

How do I contact Promise of Justice Initiative?+

Call Promise of Justice Initiative at +1 504-529-5955 or visit their website. Many firms offer a free or low-cost initial consultation.

Is Promise of Justice Initiative well rated?+

Promise of Justice Initiative has a 4.6-star rating based on 11 Google reviews. Ratings are sourced from Google and shown for reference.

Client Reviews

5 reviews

AnnieMPS· via Google
2 years ago
Cyd Lapour· via Google
3 years ago
Danielle Washington· via Google
Excellent work for the community
4 years ago
Dawnesia Jones· via Google
All of the above. Professional people that cares about others well being. Help families keep Hope ,Faith 🙏 a understanding of what's going on in our loved ones life's. We stay up-to-date on what's current, by way of virtual meetings online. You can join in share the live and actually participate and have a q&A at the end of each session. I'm very appreciative of everything they've done and continue to do to help us stay connected to our loved ones to know what's going on in this unjust judicial system of ours. Thank you to the many men and women that keeps us connected... Thank 👍you
5 years ago
Paul J· via Google
I really appreciate the work being done by those employed at the Promise of Justice Initiative in being voices for the community, those incarcerated and minorities. Everyday on the front lines tackling issues of great importance and that affect fundamental rights. Promise of Justice Initiative is a hands-on organization and continue to be the balm in the broken-hearted desert. I encourage the community to learn about this organization, become involved in matters, present your concerns and support their efforts in striving for justice, equality, protections, advocacy and liberty for all; in attempting to break strongholds, abuses, supporting transparency and fighting injustices.
2 years ago

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