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UnCommon Law is a groundbreaking institution located in Oakland, California, dedicated to supporting individuals navigating California's discretionary parole process. Founded by Keith Wattley, a recipient of The James Irvine Foundation's Leadership Award and an inaugural Obama Foundation Fellow, UnCommon Law provides trauma-informed legal representation, mental health counseling, legislative and policy advocacy, and in-prison programming led by those who have experienced the process themselves. With a focus on individuals serving life sentences for serious or violent crimes, UnCommon Law believes in the capacity for transformation and the importance of providing viable pathways home from prison. The institution challenges the traditional narrative surrounding violent crime, advocating for a more compassionate and inclusive approach to parole and reentry.