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- What to Do Before Sentencing (And Why It Can Change Where You Go, How Long You Stay, and How Fast You Get Home)Sentencing isn’t just “the day the judge says a number.” It’s the point where your case turns into a Bureau of Prisons (BOP) reality: security level, facility designation, program eligibility, release options,… Read more: What to Do Before Sentencing (And Why It Can Change Where You Go, How Long You Stay, and How Fast You Get Home)
- There Are 120+ First Step Act Programs in Federal Prison—Here’s How to Turn Them Into Earned Time CreditsThe First Step Act (FSA) created a simple bargain: participate in qualifying programs and productive activities, keep your conduct clean, and you can earn Earned Time Credits (ETC) that move you closer… Read more: There Are 120+ First Step Act Programs in Federal Prison—Here’s How to Turn Them Into Earned Time Credits
- Harmed by a Federal Prison Consultant? What to Do If You Paid “Federal Prison Tips” or Similar Non-Lawyer ServicesConsumer Warning & Legal Resource | Prison Law Firm Families facing federal prison are vulnerable—emotionally, financially, and legally. That’s exactly why the marketplace is flooded with “consultants” who promise guidance on everything… Read more: Harmed by a Federal Prison Consultant? What to Do If You Paid “Federal Prison Tips” or Similar Non-Lawyer Services
- Amendment 821: Retroactive Guideline Relief for Some Federal PrisonersEarly Release Strategy Amendment 821 changed how the federal sentencing guidelines score criminal history for certain people. If the change lowers your guideline range, you may be able to ask the sentencing… Read more: Amendment 821: Retroactive Guideline Relief for Some Federal Prisoners
- Getting Off Federal Supervised Release Early: What’s Changed & How to WinFederal Supervised Release • Early Termination Last updated: January 2, 2026 Quick takeaway: A strong early-termination motion is built on proof—proof that you’ve earned trust, stabilized your life, and that continued supervision… Read more: Getting Off Federal Supervised Release Early: What’s Changed & How to Win
Robert Rohrbaugh II
At Prison Law Firm, we understand the system from both sides of the bars. The firm’s paralegal Robert Rohrbaugh practiced criminal law handling both state and federal cases for over 25 years. During that time he defended clients in some of the toughest courtrooms in America. In a rare and extraordinary turn, Bob found himself in a situation that would take him from a member of the bar to behind the bars.
After being indicted in Federal District Court for what amounted to receiving fees to represent a client while being wilfully blind that those monies were illegally gained by the client, his case proceeded to trial where he was acquitted on one count with the jury hung on the remaining three counts. During the second trial, he was convicted and sentenced to 52 months in Federal Prison. That experience gave him what no law degree can teach: firsthand knowledge of how the Bureau of Prisons operates. Bob used that time to help countless fellow prisoners defend their rights and navigate the system. Today, he brings that same relentless energy to prisoners, their lawyers and their families nationwide. Bob is currently working towards reinstating his law license.