Michael Beckman California Parole Hearing Lawyer is a specialized legal practice dedicated exclusively to representing inmates in California’s complex parole system. With a focus on securing release for incarcerated individuals, this firm stands out for its deep expertise in parole suitability hearings and a proven track record of success in an area where grant rates are historically low.
Led by Michael Evan Beckman, who has been practicing parole law since 1985, the firm offers a tailored, client-centered approach backed by nearly 40 years of experience. The practice is distinguished by its remarkable success rates, including a nearly 60% parole grant rate for clients since 2014—significantly higher than the state average. Beckman has personally represented over 2000 inmates and has been instrumental in shaping parole law and board practices through appellate work and clinical training.
Services Offered
- Parole suitability hearings and related matters
- Rescission/En Banc and Parole Reconsideration hearings
- Youthful Offender Parole Hearings (SB 260 and SB 261)
- Elder and Third Striker Parole Hearings
- Non-Violent Parole Hearings and Paper Reviews
- Commutation of Sentence Petitions to the Governor
- Compassionate Release Court Hearings and Appeals
- Habeas Corpus petitions challenging parole denials/governor reversals
- Representation for juvenile LWOPs seeking resentencing to life with the possibility of parole
- Criminal defense
- Civil rights legal services
- Prisoner rights advocacy
The firm primarily represents California inmates and their families, with particular emphasis on youthful offenders, elderly inmates, and those serving life sentences. Michael Beckman has argued seminal cases before the California Supreme Court and co-ran Southwestern Law School’s Youthful Offender Parole Clinic, demonstrating his commitment to both individual client success and broader reform in parole justice.
