If you are seeking information on behalf of an incarcerated loved one regarding the possibility of parole for from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Institutional Division (prison), you probably are aware that the assistance of an attorney is not required to be considered for parole. Furthermore, no attorney can guarantee you success in obtaining a parole. However, you may not know that the eighteen (18) members of the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles individually cast an estimated 10,000 votes each month. Consequently, the chance that an inmate's case will receive in-depth consideration is minimal. An attorney experienced in the field of parole issues can help an inmate receive this in-depth consideration. That is precisely the goal at Chris Dorbandt & Associates. Our experience makes us uniquely qualified to assist a parole applicant in convincing the Board that he or she is ready for parole.

At our firm, the advocacy process on behalf of an inmate seeking parole involves the following steps:

1. Generally, our first contact will be with a member of the inmate's family. Every effort is made to spend as much time as is necessary to help the family fully understand the legal issues and to answer questions about the parole process.
2. An attorney may visit the inmate at the prison location to obtain the client's legal history, view of the crime, accomplishments achieved while incarcerated, and parole plans upon returning to society.
3. Once we have visited with the family and inmate, we analyze the positive and negative aspects of the client's case and reach an opinion regarding the inmate's chance for parole. We do not encourage clients to proceed with an early release if we believe the chance is minimal and/or nonexistent.
4. Should an inmate choose to hire our firm as his/her advocate, we will immediately begin to compile an individualized parole package to address the client's unique situation. We will seek to overcome obstacles and correct deficiencies which might hamper an inmate's chance for release. This may include outside evaluations of the client by specialists in areas we identify and/or have concern about. Any and all critical issues will be addressed, such as employment possibilities and rehabilitation progress. The goal of the firm is to convince the parole board that the inmate deserves to be released. Our parole packages have proven to be successful with former clients.
5. If the inmate is fortunate in obtaining an interview with the board in Huntsville or Austin, this firm will likewise appear to present the inmate's case in the light most favorable to him/her before the assigned parole panel or member.

Once again, we cannot guarantee results. However, the attorneys & staff at The Law Office of Chris Dorbandt have the experience and expertise to develop a defined parole plan which may greatly enhance an inmate's chance of obtaining parole. We pledge to serve as your advocate and guide you through the entire process. For further inquiries, please Contact us toll free at 1-877-205-3425. If you're in the Austin area, please call us at 512-407-9700.