Habeas Paralegal is a specialized legal document preparation firm dedicated to assisting pro per clients throughout California with habeas corpus petitions. Operating as a team of experienced paralegals and legal document assistants, they focus exclusively on helping individuals challenge unlawful detention or imprisonment by meticulously preparing the necessary legal paperwork.
The firm works under the direction of self-represented clients, offering deep expertise in criminal defense motions and habeas petitions without providing legal advice. With extensive experience drafting thousands of criminal defense motions and hundreds of petitions, their work is recognized and used as standard templates by both private attorneys and public defenders. They serve incarcerated individuals and those seeking post-conviction relief, emphasizing affordability by charging approximately one-third of typical attorney rates for similar services.
Services Offered
- Habeas corpus petition preparation
- Legal research for post-conviction relief
- Review of case files and transcripts
- Interviewing clients and witnesses
- Drafting motions and pleadings
- Assistance with hearing preparation
- Organizing exhibits and witness lists
- Document preparation for pro per clients
- Resentencing assistance under Penal Code § 1172.1
Habeas Paralegal serves clients throughout California and offers services in both English and Spanish. Their intake specialists are available to guide clients through the initial steps, and they maintain a strong network of attorney contacts for consultation, though they emphasize that any legal representation must be secured separately.
