When the hearing process is concluded, the attorney may have to file and pursue an administrative appeal. Development of appeal issues begins with the first day of representation. Accurate record keeping is a prerequisite to organizing such information. At any stage, the parole attorney's goal is to provide the best chance possible for her client to be restored to parole supervision. Preparation, organization, and diligence are the best means to achieve that goal.
Information management is no longer an option, it is the benchmark of attorney competence.