Jason Todd Forman

If anyone wishes to maximize their chances on post conviction relief or appeal I highly recommend appeal specialist Jason T. Forman. I say this from experience. My name is Rene Desantus (Rene De Santus in the courts). I had life without parole, sentenced to die in prison. People thought I would neve...r get out of prison and honestly even I thought the same about myself…..but not Jason. I remember Jason setting up conference calls when I was in prison and visiting me when I was incarcerated in the Broward County Main Jail. I remember him telling me, “We got this” when I was down and out . I remember him explaining strategy and breaking down the pros and cons of why we should do this but shouldn’t do that. I remember him being patient in helping me understand the situations and ideas. Jason’s vision and perspective of law and its application was so comprehensive that he made me realize that there is an art to freedom and he is without doubt an artist. He is truly a specialist, there is nothing average about his style as an attorney and he does not lay down. He uses every resource from case laws to street corners. He creates ways to win and he goes out on the limb. This is the only attorney that I would ever put my face on and he is worth every penny. I was blessed to have his office bring light to the darkest times of my life. I got my life and freedom back after 21 years of fighting and losing because God brought Jason in my life. Special thanks to his secretary Maria who my family and myself believes is an angel in disguise. Remember, if you really want to maximize get Jason T. Forman. I’m living proof!

Because of Jason, I am sitting at home typing this review. This, as opposed to sitting in Franklin CI for another five years. This may be long, so the basics: if you want a lawyer who you know will do everything to get you out while treating you with compassion and as an actual person, then hire Jaso...n. He’s the best post-conviction lawyer in Florida, bar none. One of the things that stood out most was that he called me at prison multiple times and talked for about an hour each time. This was all before we paid him anything or even agreed to hire him. In my experience, too many lawyers talk a good game until they get their money, then it’s all crap and you’re just another case in their pile. When Jason and I talked it was about my case, about strategies and how we could fight to get me out. Jason actually cares. He’s also no nonsense. Jason isn’t the type to blow smoke; he will take the facts of your case and do everything he can to get you relief. Once we hired him, he began writing my 3.850 and consulted with me every step of the way. Jason drove to the jail (3 hours away) and sat with me for 2 hours the night before my evidentiary hearing. He went over every question he was going to ask me. He listened to my input and my answers and altered his tactics accordingly. Like I said, Jason actually cares about his clients and what they have to say. He treated me as a person every step of the way, both before and after we paid him. The actual hearing was incredible. I was terrified, of course, but Jason was professional, caring, and compassionate the entire time, making sure I was comfortable and had everything I needed. He asked me the questions as we had discussed, then he tore into the state and their witness (my old PD, since this was an ineffective counsel case). His questions were direct and challenging. He was the epitome of what a lawyer should be in the court room. Now, as anyone who is familiar with the justice system knows, every case is different. I had the right judge who showed compassion and urged the state and Jason to work out a deal that was more fair than the sentence I received, and I had a prosecutor who offered me a deal that amounted to time served. However, the judge only showed me compassion because of the points Jason hammered home, and the state offered me that plea deal because Jason prepared me and made me look like a sympathetic, nice guy who was sorry for his actions (I was, but I needed the prosecutor to see that) As an aside, there were details and grounds I made Jason add into my motion and the into the hearing I later regretted having him add because it definitely could have hurt me. Luckily it worked out, but Jason knows his stuff more than I could have known at the time. Listen to his suggestions, even if you may disagree with them. Always tell him what you think because he’ll listen and consider everything you say, but in the end, listen to his guidance. He knows his stuff. Trust me. So yes, every case is different. I’m free now because my 3.850 journey included a bit of luck. However, all the luck in the world will do nothing without a good lawyer, and Jason isn’t just good, he is great. He won’t win every case, and he may not win yours. But if you hire Jason, you can be assured that he will do EVERYTHING possible to earn your freedom. He will come up with the best arguments using the best evidence. He will prepare you as best as he can and actively listen to everything you have to say. He will fight for you like no other lawyer. He has a reputation for this in FDOC (I met several inmates who know of him and one who hired him and is also free now because of Jason). His reputation is not misplaced. Most importantly, though, Jason will treat you like a person. He will fight for you like you deserve to be fought for. I would recommend no one else. I owe my freedom to Jason. If you want a chance at winning your post-conviction case, hire Jason. It’s the best decision you’ll make.

I am so incredibly thankful that my husband and I found Jason! We needed advice pertaining to a VERY complex legal issue that had the potential to negatively affect our lives in a huge way. We had spoken to two other attorneys prior who gave us their brief opinions based on what they felt was likely ...to be the outcome of our issue, but we just felt like we needed someone to spend more time looking into the exact details and get us official answers to our questions. From the moment Jason picked up the phone, he was kind, nonjudgmental, and cautiously optimistic. Our case required a great deal of research, which he exhaustively completed, keeping us updated the entire time. Turns out, our situation was not nearly as hopeless as what we had been told in our previous consults with the other attorneys. Thanks to his tireless efforts, we are thrilled to be able to move forward from this ancient legal issue. I cannot recommend him highly enough. If you need an attorney who will exhaust every avenue to produce the best possible legal outcome for you, Jason Forman is the only one to call!

A friend of mine was going through some tough times and was charged with a crime. The public defender that was appointed to her arranged a plea bargain. Unbeknownst to my friend, her plea bargain resulted in her imprisonment that was to possibly last 10 years. She felt her sentence was too severe in ...proportion to the charges. I attempted to help her from afar and I came across an attorney named Jason Forman. His website was full of outstanding reviews from people who he has helped in many ways. The reviews caught my attention right away & I just had to call him to see if he could help us. I knew immediately what a great attorney he must be because he seemed genuinely interested & eager to do what he could. The girl I was helping was also very impressed after she spoke with him. We both knew we didn't want anyone else to take her case! He was well spoken & knew the law well. He was very compassionate to her dilemma. He quickly researched her case & agreed there could be a resolution for her case. Knowing the law as well as he does, he realized the previous attorney had misled her. As the wheels of justice turned, Jason was always available and easy to contact. He provided updates on what was happening and what to expect next. He was very receptive to our details as we discussed the case. We felt confident while he did his job because we trusted him that much. In the end, he was able to show the court where the mistakes were & that she had been wronged. Jason was able to get the Post-Conviction relief & her prison sentence was reduced by 5 years! All because of Jason's perseverance, legal knowledge and abilities. He was able to give her life back to her. I write this to help others when choosing an attorney to know that Jason Forman will go above & beyond to get the best results in your case. He is the right man for the job! Thank you Jason! Susan, Friend of Client

I called Mr Forman after reviewing reviews on the web. My Son was serving LIFE in prison. I was Scared, Nervous, i didn't know what to do. The first time I talked to him he calmed me down, My Son just got sentenced that day to life. He advised me he could help and asked me many question about the ca...se, He talked to me about 40 minutes. I thought to myself this lawyer really cares. he advised me what he could do. Nothing other then talking that day happened. He made me feel better, he said he would look into it. He told me about what it cost for something like this to happen and honestly I thought wow how can I do this, My Wife of 37 years just passed away a month earlier. Thing wasn't going good for me. He advised me there is nothing fast in a appeal it takes time. Think it over and if interested get back with him. Words cannot express our gratitude and comfort he gave me on that first phone call and it didn't cost me and we talked a long time. After I got myself together I went down and visited Jason I was from Polk County so it was a drive. after talking to him again I hired him. As the Appeal went on he never stopped keeping in touch and i did take time But at the end of everything, He got my Son's, Life Sentence Revered. My God I didn't know how to Thank Him what an AWESOME MAN ! .. I couldn't wait to see my Son and when I did I was in tears, I can't say enough. All I can is "THANK YOU to JASON" and say if your looking and reading this I recommend him to you or anyone that needs an Honest Attorney,