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.

Hiring an attorney for post conviction is a very difficult process this is the reason I decided to write this review. Jason T. Forman is a professional that knows the law and delivers RESULTS! He has an excellent staff and they treats their clients with respect. I was convicted of Grand Theft and Mr.... Forman delivered the RESULTS. Conviction was vacated. "He Did The Work" I have gone as far to write attorneys to inform them of how Mr. Forman can assist with their clients Appeals or Post Conviction motions as he knows the law. Don't give up! Hire a true advocate ! A Pitt Bull! Hire the Law Firm of Jason T. Forman and let them fight for you!

Jason Forman was the man to stand in the gap for us. He listened to us, welcomed our input, gave us the best advice, sought out the facts and the best presentation of the facts. He contacted key people to witness, utilized his research, including photographs to achieve the best desired result. An 18... year sentence vacated as a result of this personable, knowledgeable lawyer's hard work, skillful communication and advocacy. He kept us in the loop and presented our best options to us; with the best mix of wisdom, knowledge and common sense.