Testimonials
My experiences with MJA have been phenomenal--I now encourage anyone I know in the medical field to join them. We represent primarily incarcerated individuals at the Abolitionist Law Center, many of whom have serious mental health and medical conditions. The cost of medical experts is a huge barrier for low income individuals to bring and prove their legal claims. MJA has repeatedly helped us overcome that barrier so we can continue to provide pro bono representation for individuals who are languishing in jails and prisons without adequate medical care. The staff at MJA have repeatedly gone above and beyond to connect us with high quality medical experts even in emergency cases when we have a short turnaround time. The work that MJA and its volunteers do saves lives.
- Dolly Prabhu, Attorney
Serving as an expert witness for the Medical Justice Alliance has been one of the most gratifying experiences of my career. Collaborating with remarkable legal teams has allowed me to witness how the values that animate my work as a physician—dignity, justice, and compassion—come to life as we advocate for clients seeking compassionate release. In my most recent case, it became even clearer that no prescription can provide what the MJA offers: the opportunity for individuals to spend their final weeks at home, surrounded by loved ones, as they approach the end of their lives.
- Alexander Jordan, Physician
The MJA team provided a clear review and assessment of our client’s serious health issues and declaration on the needed standard of care to support his ongoing battle for release from ICE detention, where his health was failing more each day. They compassionately communicated with our team and our client and their declaration was highly persuasive in court. Now he is finally free and pursuing the health care that he needs. Thank you MJA!
- Rose Murray, Attorney
At trial, opposing counsel told us and the judge twice that our evidence submission was one of the best he's ever seen in over twenty years, and this is in great part due to the amazing work that MJA's doctors did! This case couldn't have been won without this organization, so thank you so much for all that you've done for us (especially on such an incredibly short timeline!)
- C. Hernandez, Attorney
With healthcare increasingly corporatized and bureaucratic, it can be easy to become frustrated and lose sight of why I became a physician sometimes. Volunteering with the Medical Justice Alliance has been a powerful antidote to that. Using my medical training to help people in the criminal legal system get the healthcare they need has been incredibly rewarding.
- Marcus Bachhuber, Physician
MJA is a vital resource for those who work with and advocate for incarcerated people. Often, pro bono litigators do not have access to medical professionals that can provide quality assessments that can mean freedom for someone, or relief from intolerable prison conditions. MJA fills a huge resource gap, and evens the playing-field to assist our clients in their fight to obtain justice.
- Nia Holston, Attorney
MJA’s work is -literally- saving lives. Without a physician’s input, it can be extremely difficult for defense attorneys to convince the powers that be of the precarious health situations that many of our incarcerated clients face. MJA — and their network of admirable and committed doctors — is making sure that low-income folks can have access to critical medical input as part of their claim for adequate healthcare
- Jose David Rodriguez, Attorney
MJA provides an incredible opportunity to strengthen clinical skills while advocating for detained individuals to get access to vital health care. It's a deep dive into a system we don't get nearly enough teaching on, even though it affects the lives of so many patients.
- Surabhi Beriwal, Medical Student