Post-Conviction Filings and Support
Habeas corpus petitions, compassionate release requests, First Step Act sentence-reduction issues, and Second Chance Act applications.
For prisonersNationwide Federal Prison Support
Post-conviction justice does not end at sentencing. We help prisoners, families, and attorneys navigate federal post-conviction filings, Bureau of Prisons remedies, and sentence-reduction opportunities.
Sentence calculations. Program credits. Administrative remedies. Home confinement. Supervised release. The details matter.
Inside and Outside Prison Walls
Providing support to prisoners, families, and lawyers when Bureau of Prisons errors, deadlines, and policies can cost months or years.
Habeas corpus petitions, compassionate release requests, First Step Act sentence-reduction issues, and Second Chance Act applications.
For prisonersBP-8 through BP-11 appeals, disciplinary sanctions, custody rights, confinement conditions, and BOP policy challenges.
BOP formsFirst Step Act earned time credits, Second Chance Act placement, good conduct time, RRC/home confinement, and release program reviews.
FSA calculatorRepresentation and support for incident reports, good-time loss, privilege restrictions, due process errors, and administrative appeals.
Start review“When my credits under the First Step Act weren’t being counted, Bob knew exactly what to file. Without him, I’d still be waiting.”
Former ClientWhy Prison Law Firm
The system is easier to fight when you understand how it works from the inside.
Whether your loved one is in California, Florida, Ohio, or anywhere in between, we can help.
We help prisoners file remedies, challenge unfair sanctions, and pursue time toward freedom.
Every prisoner deserves competent help, no matter where they are in the system.
The Team
Attorney Robert L. Root III completed his undergraduate studies at Youngstown State University in Ohio, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Criminal Justice. He is an active member of the Ohio State Bar.
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Robert Rohrbaugh practiced criminal law handling state and federal cases for more than 25 years, then saw the federal prison system from the inside. That experience brings practical knowledge to prisoners and families nationwide.
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We partner with defense attorneys on BOP procedures, pre-sentencing strategy, sentence calculations, administrative remedies, and post-sentencing advocacy.
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