What Is Mitigation?
The Highest Level of Advocacy
In criminal defense cases, mitigation refers to the investigative process of uncovering and presenting compelling, personal, psychological, medical, social and environmental factors of a client's life history that explain how a defendant arrived at their current circumstances. It is not meant to excuse the offense(s). Rather, it is intended to humanize the individual and advocate for a more just individualized outcome, whether in plea negotiations, sentencing or post-conviction relief.
SERVICES
Mitigation & Consulting For Justice & Compassion
What I Bring
To The Table
Mitigation Services
Forensic investigation (including evaluations of capacity and risk), biopsychosocial assessment, plea negotiation support, sentencing advocacy, collateral interviews with trusted individuals, collection of medical, school and other relevant records, records review, exhaustive report writing of client’s life history, court appearance and oral presentation, if requested.
Alternative Sentences
Reentry support, recovery program referral and coordination, assistance with homeless clients, facilitate admission and provide linkages between attorneys, clients and diversion programs, such as Drug, Mental Health and Veterans Treatment Courts.
Trial Liaison
Maintain regular contact with the defendant, family liaison, provide support to the legal team, attend court hearings and help with courtroom behavior, coaching and preparation. May be in conjunction with mitigation services. Must be scheduled at least six weeks in advance.
Law Enforcement Coordination
Assisting defendants with support letters and resources to transition from various forms of incarceration back to their communities of origin or choice.