Houston Parole Lawyer
Houston Parole Attorney
Navigating post-conviction matters in Texas’s complex criminal justice system can be overwhelming. Understanding parole eligibility and how to fight unjust parole revocations is something we take pride in at the Hochglaube & DeBorde law firm because our knowledge and tenacity can be your asset. Determining accurate parole eligibility serves as a starting point and source of hope for moving from prison back into society and home to your family. Our firm is grateful for the privilege of helping clients highlight the positives in their lives, the opportunities for success on parole, and in life in parole packets we can help prepare for the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles to consider. As a team of skilled Houston parole attorneys, we are dedicated to providing the support and expertise needed to tackle these challenging situations for our clients’ wellbeing. For those facing post-conviction issues, our post conviction lawyer can also assist in navigating the complexities of parole and post-conviction relief.
While many of our clients come from the Houston area, many come from all over Texas. While it is not necessary to have a representation from a law firm in preparing a parole packet, many incarcerated individuals find it helpful to have assistance navigating the record gathering and advocacy necessary to make sure the Parole Board has the best information about the person being considered for parole, and that the Board is not just relying on whatever the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Institutional Division (TDCJ ID) produces to them in a file.
Some families feel comfortable navigating this process without the aid of a lawyer or law firm, but we at the law firm of Hochglaube & DeBorde, PC are proud of the work we do in helping clients have the advantage of the very best presentation possible. We welcome the input of an incarcerated client’s supporting family members, friends and colleagues in this process. One of the most rewarding things we get to do as attorneys is to help clients highlight their hard work to achieve success and the opportunities, they have for returning to society as a contributing member.
Separate and distinct from the efforts to get out of prison on parole is the parole revocation process. Our firm also proudly and aggressively represents clients facing parole revocation. Due to the complexity of the parole revocation process and parole revocation hearings, it is important to have legal parole representation who can advise you in cases of alleged parole violations.
The law firm Hochglaube & DeBorde can advocate for your rights on parole. Many individuals facing accusations of parole violations are told to waive important hearings or steps in the process. These waivers can be devastating and completely destroy any hope of prevailing in a fight to remain on parole. Parole officers and hearing officers must follow certain rules before they can revoke a person’s parole. Before waiving your rights or confronting a revocation, you should consult a criminal defense lawyer to ensure your rights are protected throughout the process.
Understanding Parole Review in Texas
The Texas Government Code combined with the Texas Penal Code set out parole eligibility rules. If you have served a sufficient amount of time on a prison sentence for a violation of Texas law, whether that crime was a conviction out of Houston or anywhere else in Texas, you may be eligible for a parole review. In Texas, the review process can begin as early six months before an incarcerated individual becomes parole eligible based on time credit calculations combined with statutory eligibility. Any attorney representing individuals before the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles must be certified to represent clients on parole matters. The attorneys at the law firm of Hochglaube & DeBorde are on file with the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles for parole representation.
Overall, the parole review process can take months depending on the complexity of the case and the administration presiding over the case. As the parole review process nears the end, a person from the parole board will likely come to interview the person being considered for parole. A good attorney can help a client prepare for this interview by going over the details of the case and points which may be worth highlighting, but the attorney will not be present for this interview. If the case involves violations of federal probation, a probation violation lawyer can provide the necessary legal support to address any issues and ensure the best possible outcome.
A meeting can be requested by the attorney with the first voting Board member. The granting of this meeting is discretionary and may be granted in person, over Zoom or teleconference or over the telephone. The person under review will not be present for this meeting, but it is a wonderful opportunity for your representative to answer questions a Board member may have or to bring up meaningful points for consideration for the Board. Generally, a person nearing eligibility for parole for convictions out of the Houston area and throughout Texas can expect the following:
- Notice is given. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice actively monitors to see which individuals in Texas prisons are approaching parole eligibility by keeping track of time credit calculations. Individuals who may receive notice include the incarcerated person or offender, the complainants or alleged victims in a case and prosecutors.
- An initial interview with the eligible inmate will take place. A parole representative from the Board Office will interview the offender at the prison where they are serving their sentence. The parole representative will write a summary explaining the inmate’s case, including information from their file and outlining their behavior while in custody, which will be sent to the Texas Parole Board.
- A lead voter, a Board member, from the regional board office, is assigned to the inmate’s case. The lead voter’s task is to review the summary written by the parole officer as well as the inmate’s file and any other materials submitted, including any parole packet or letters.
- A meeting or telephone call can be requested by your representative, and whether your lawyer is in Houston or anywhere else throughout the State of Texas, they can attend the meeting in person, on the phone or over a teleconferencing application like Zoom if such a discretionary meeting is granted. Often, the remote option or even telephone option, if granted, can provide an opportunity for family members to participate who might not otherwise be able to travel for the meeting.
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“Nicole goes above and beyond the “call of duty” both in and out of the court room. Her statement to us when my husband and I hired her was that she would treat us like her family. She most certainly has done that. It has been almost 5 years since adjudication and she has continued to help us with any need that may arise. In this world of uncertainty, there is no one else I would rather have as our counsel than Nicole DeBorde. She truly is an anomaly and has no equal.”- Kasie
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“I was on probation and got arrested out of town. I had an attorney at the time who told me I would go to prison for 2 to 4 years for Revocation of Probation. I found Ms DeBorde, who told me that she would fight all the way to make sure this didn’t happen. I hired her, and in the end, she did just what she said. I’m very grateful that we have people on this earth who care about others the way Ms DeBorde does. She is an honest straight forward super Attorney . Thank you, Ms. DeBorde.”- Michael
