how to find an inmate's attorney

How do I locate a prison or inmate?

Locate a Prison, Inmate, or Sex Offender. Search by facility name, state, region, type, and security level. Select a region of the map to view facilities in that area.

What do our attorneys do for victims of jail?

Our attorneys help victims of jail and prison neglect, misconduct, excessive force, and abuse in jail, prisons and detention centers across the country. Prison is meant to take people out of their communities and for the sake of public safety, assist inmates in rehabilitation and reform.

How do I find a good lawyer?

Most communities have referral services to help people find lawyers. You might be able to find them under “Lawyer Referral Service” or something similar in your yellow pages. These services usually recommend a lawyer in the area to evaluate a situation.

How can I get a lawyer to refer me to someone?

You may want to seek out a lawyer referral service that participates in the American Bar Association-sponsored certification program, which uses a logo to identify lawyer referral programs that comply with certain quality standards developed by the ABA. My new job offers a prepaid legal services plan.

Linda M. Norah-Davis

Here you go: http://public1.co.galveston.tx.us/default.aspx Go to "Criminal Records", and then look the case up under his name. If he's been in...

M Elizabeth Gunn

Call the court coordinator of the court your boyfriends case has been assigned to. Court appointed lawyers are supposed to meet with clients in 1 day. More

James Stephen Tittle

It is likely that at this early stage of the case the judge appointed the Public Defender's Office without specifying a particular attorney. Once the case develops the PD will assign an attorney to the case. No harm in calling the clerk but I bet their information won't be current.

John M. Kaman

You will need to contact the court clerk on Monday and ask if they can tell you the name of the appointed attorney. Probably nothing you can do till then. Your b/f should have spoken to an attorney when he was in court. What does he remember about his case?

1 attorney answer

Check with the institution where the inmate is held, it may have a listing for his counsel of record. Also, check with the committing court and it should.

Michael R Moran

Check with the institution where the inmate is held, it may have a listing for his counsel of record. Also, check with the committing court and it should.

How long can you be in jail for a crime?

Constitution guarantees you the right to be represented by a lawyer in any case in which you could be incarcerated for six months or more. State constitutions may guarantee your right to a lawyer for lesser crimes.

What is the first qualification for a lawyer?

The lawyer will be helping you solve your problems, so the first qualification is that you must feel comfortable enough to tell him or her, honestly and completely, all the facts necessary to resolve your problem. No one you listen to and nothing you read will be able to guarantee that a particular lawyer will be the best for you; you must judge that for yourself.

Can you be incarcerated for six months?

If you are accused of a crime, the U.S. Constitution guarantees you the right to be represented by a lawyer in any case in which you could be incarcerated for six months or more. State constitutions may guarantee your right to a lawyer for lesser crimes. If you cannot afford a lawyer, either the judge hearing the case will appoint a private lawyer to represent you free of charge or the government’s public defender will handle your case, also at no charge.

Do legal aid offices have their own lawyers?

Some legal aid offices have their own staff lawyers, and others operate with volunteer lawyers. Note that people do not have a right to a free lawyer in civil legal matters. I have been accused of a crime, and I cannot afford a lawyer.

What is the number to call for a free & confidential case evaluation?

Call Now For a Free & Confidential Case Evaluation 866-287-5130.

What happened to inmates after being beaten?

Media outlets have reported allegations of fractured skulls, brain injury, and inmates left in comas after being beaten as well as inmates dying after being denied basic necessities like water. In fact, force has even been used against inmates who suffer mental disabilities that prevent them from understanding what they are being told by correction officers.

What happened to the Utah Department of Corrections?

Utah – Four inmates file a lawsuit against Utah Department of Corrections alleging they were attacked by police dogs and shocked with tasers while detained in the Daggett County Jail. The sheriff and various deputies involved in the abuse pleaded guilty to misconduct charges. The jail was ordered closed in 2017.

What happens if you die in prison?

If you are injured or killed while in detention due to the neglect or abuse by staff or other prisoners, the government may be held legally accountable and may be required to compensate you or your family for your injuries or wrongful death.

Why do people go to prison?

Prison is meant to take people out of their communities and for the sake of public safety, assist inmates in rehabilitation and reform. And while there is no place in the criminal justice system for negligence and abuse, lawsuits have been filed across the country on behalf of inmates who have suffered terrible abuses and severe neglect.

What are some examples of abuses in prison?

Some examples of abuses for which you may be entitled to seek legal recourse include: Cruel or unusual punishment or being stripped of human dignities. Destruction of personal property.

What happens when prison conditions are bad?

When conditions are too bad, guard and prisoner violence increase, sometimes leading to riots. It doesn’t have to be this way. If you are suffering abuse or negligent behavior or actions, contact our prison abuse attorneys now. We help inmates, and their family members seek justice.