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This month, Takura and Marisa presented virtually on Killer Motions for the Wayne County Criminal Advocacy Program. They discussed various motions to file when defending a murder case, as well as other tips on how to best advocate for your clients wh… Read More

Marisa Vinsky was a volunteer attorney at the Mid-Michigan Virtual Expungement Clinic. It was intentional that this event took place on June 19 to celebrate Juneteenth because expungements help remove barriers and provide freedom from past criminal o… Read More

Chartier & Nyamfukudza is proud to announce that Takura Nyamfukudza has been appointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer to the Michigan Jail Reform Advisory Council. As a member of the council, Takura will continue the work he started as part of Gove… Read More

We’re honored that Takura Nyamfukudza has recorded a PSA to promote the Capital Area United Way 21-Day Equity Challenge. Inequities are deeply rooted in our national, state, and local systems and institutions. During the 21-Day Equity Challenge, pa… Read More

Always one to give of his time, Takura Nyamfukudza met with the YMCA Y-Achievers Moot Court program participants. During this workshop, Takura gave tips for trial and explained the procedure from arrest to verdict. The YMCA Y-Achievers is a college r… Read More

After spending nine months collecting information and input, the Michigan Joint Task Force on Jail and Pretrial Incarceration (MJTFJPI) recently released a report with 18 recommendations. The task force’s work is not done though. Takura Nyamfukudza… Read More

Recent studies have found that people whose criminal records are cleared tend to experience a sharp upturn in their wage and employment trajectories. On average, wages go up by 25 percent just two years after expungement. Takura Nyamfukudza, C&N… Read More

Takura Nyamfukudza, along with Judge Truman A. Morrison III, Judge Cynthia M. Ward, Carol A. Siemon, Shannon L.W. Schlegel, and Anethia O. Brewer participated in a panel and community discussion that was hosted by the Edgewood United Church and moder… Read More