Charles Francis Carbone

Charles Francis Carbone

4.8
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 25 years

Civil rights Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Civil Rights

PO Box 2809, San Francisco, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 25 years

State: California

Acquired: 2000

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PRISONER RIGHTS LAWYER

PO Box 2809, San Francisco, CA, 94126

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Charles Francis Carbone's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

144 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 26 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by Virginia | September 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

We chose the right lawyer!

When I hired Charles, I was nervous and scared. This was our first time hiring an attorney for my husband's parole hearing. Charles was efficient, compassionate, ethical, and a man of integrity. This was the man for the job. He communicated with me every step of the way and never swayed our decisions... as a family on the best route to take for my husband's hearings. He is honest and forthright. My husband is a lifer who spent over 35 years in prison as a youthful offender. Charles was able to work with my husband and prepare him to reintegrate back into society as a changed man. Thank you Charles for all of your hard work and your dedication to my husband's case. we are eternally grateful. I would recommend Charles to anyone seeking a competent, trustworthy, and honest attorney.

Posted by Britney Gregg | April 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

With heartfelt gratitude!

I am the daughter of a lifer. My father has been incarcerated mostly my whole life. I've spent countless hours visiting my father in prison and have felt like I am in prison too. I cannot express the vulnerability that existed before hiring Mr. Carbone. We hired Mr. Carbone this past summer 2018 to r...epresent my father after he received a grant of parole and then had his suitability reversed by the governor. We knew we had reached the point in time where it was a legal battle, and after years of attorney's we knew we needed to ensure he had solid representation. After extensive research, we found Mr. Carbone and decided that we should have a consultation. From the get-go, I knew that Mr. Carbone was different from the attorney's in the past. Many times before I felt that attorneys we hired were always 'on the clock' and didn't quite understand that we as families feel so desperate to get our loved ones home. Mr. Carbone is the complete opposite; you absolutely cannot place a price tag on his dedication to his clients. He is exceptionally straight forward and will not offer a false sense of hope. He diligently reviewed my father's case and represented him thoroughly and honestly- utterly different than any attorney in the past. Over the course of 9 months, Mr. Carbone properly prepared my father to go before the board, and with Mr. Carbone, at my father's side, he was once again found suitable for parole. We have received so much more than what we paid for. The uncertainty of going before the board still was extremely stressful, yet Mr. Carbone was with us every step of the way. He made sure that my father was heard, and with him at my father's side during the hearing my father was confident and peaceful. There is no doubt in my mind that because of Mr. Carbone by father was once again found suitable. While we are enjoying our current victory, should the governor reverse my father's grant of parole again, Mr. Carbone will continue to fight for my father. Our family feels blessed, honored, and relieved to have had Mr. Carbone at our side; my father truly could not be represented better by anyone else. I cannot recommend him enough! THANK YOU Mr. Carbone, from the bottom of our hearts for all that you have done thus far, in this short amount of time.

Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Extremely Satisfied

When I engaged Mr. Carbone, he provided honest and frank thoughts of my loved one’s case. Throughout the process, he kept my family and I informed, provided guidance to my loved one on what was needed to put him in the best situation to try and prevail at his parole hearing. Yesterday, we received th...e first step in the positive outcome we were looking for. The manner in which he handled the case and honesty was very much appreciated and I thank him for all his done.

Posted by anonymous | October 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Suitable for Parole 28 years later!

Our family hired Mr. Carbone for our baby brother who was convicted as a youth to 25 to Life with 2 consecutive life sentences for what should have been manslaughter after he was stabbed by a army vet suffering from PTSD. Instead LAPD and their history of false reports painted another picture. Our fa...mily saturated our home equity, life savings, retirements hiring 2 others lawyers who did nothing in fact was later disbarred for countless ineffective counsel. On our moms death bed she pleaded with us never to forget her baby boy who has been locked up for 28 years since a baby boy. On 9/20/2018 our brother was at last found suitable for parole and will be home soon. Mr. Carbone is a man of his word, he makes no empty promises but state the facts as presented to him. He has timely email and call back despite I imagine his heavy caseloads. He is passionate about what he does and you can feel it. He is very versed in law and made several in person visits as planned to chat with our brother to review his case. This is almost unheard of in our 28 yr wait for an attorney to visit him in person. He likely never made a profit from us based on the low low retainer and his travel expenses an countless calls and reports. he is the real deal. There is hope although hard to find good lawyers I can guarantee Mr, Carbone is the real deal. He will not promise you any results except that he will do his very best so long as the inmate does his part. Looking at all these 2018 releases on this post makes me so very very proud. Our family will personally honor Mr. Carbone as lawyer of the quarter century...you have no idea what his fight means to our family. Hire him NOW if you are seeking justice. We are still rejoicing and in disbelief. Their is HOPE Mr. Carbone is being used by God no doubt for justice and I can write until my fingers fall off but you get the picture by now that Mr. Carbone is in it to win it aka justice for so many deserving inmates that systemic oppressive systems have set out to toss guys out like trash..Oh but not on Mr. Carbone watch!!!

Posted by Sue | April 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Coming Home

My son needed an attorney to help him to get through the Parole process. I was told that Charles Carbone is the best Attorney. I spoke to Charles Carbone and after that I hired him for my son. When it was time to go to Parole Charles was there. They always talked before and after the Parole. My s...on will be coming soon all because Charles worked hard to help my son. If you ask me there's no attorney better than Charles Carbone. He's very intelligent, he is honest, and he is very nice. Thank you Charles Carbone.

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Civil rights lawyer | Sep 04

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"I absolutely endorse Mr. Carbone for his excellent work representing a family member who achieved a parole grant at his initial lifer hearing. Mr. Carbone is an outstanding advocate for his clients and clearly demonstrates his passion for what he does. He definitely sets the bar for other lawyers in our community."

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Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Education

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Fordham University School of Law

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State Univ of New York SOL

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Spanish

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