Charles Francis Carbone

In the years before retaining Charles Carbone to be my incarcerated daughter's attorney in 2007, my daughter had already appeared before a Parole Board a few times, and had been denied each time. During those appearances, my daughter had struggled with being forthcoming while answering the Board's q...uestions, usually because the Board wanted explicit answers regarding the nature of her crime, and my daughter was still having trouble verbalizing details. As soon as Charles became involved with my daughter's case, she became more self-confident. His support allowed her to believe that she deserved to be set free, and his relentless preparation helped guide her focus toward the most pertinent issues of her case. Together, they developed such a trust in each other that she was then able to reach, and then face, her intermost fears which, in turn, allowed her to present a more stable psychological profile before the Board. In late 2008, I was devastated financially by the economic/bank meltdown, and was rendered unable to continue my financial support for my daughter's legal fees. Instead of dropping the case, like 95% of all lawyers out there would have done, Charles forged ahead with my daughter's case pro-bono until such time as I could get back on my feet financially, and citing as his only excuse that: "I believe she deserves to be set free!" Since Charles Carbone has been involved with my daughter's parole attempts, she has obtained a "Suitable For Parole" verdict from three consecutive, different Parole Boards, all of which have then been denied by the Governor's office. My daughter is still incarcerated today because of those denials but, in no way, should that imply a deficiency in Charles' representation. He's done everything necessary to get those decisions to the Governor's desk. The positive recommendation from the Governor's own Board SHOULD be enough, especially after reaching that level three times. After that, the only explanation available is that there must be some sort of politics involved which, I believe, is something Charles has no control over. Our appeal of the latest denial is under way and our only hope, at this point, seems to be to catch whomever is going to make this next decision having "a good day"! In summary, Charles Carbone has had such a positive impact on my daughter's outlook in life, and in her state of mind in general, that I could never imagine anyone else more capable than he is at handling my daughter's representation. We've got the right man for the job, and now, as a lifelong friend. Thank you for your time.

I hired Charles Carbone for multiple parole consideration hearings as well as filing writs for my life-term husband.   Charles was always realistic with us, there are no guarantees.   Whenever I had a concern,  I could always call him.  Despite his work schedule which takes him all over the state to ...appear at hearings and see clients at appointments, he always got back to me with a cogent well thought-out answer.   At times, Charles even handled matters not related to my husband's case, without charge and without complaint.   His fees are reasonable -- we had previously paid much more for other Board specialists.  Charles won freedom for my husband and there is no price I can attach to that.

Mr Carbone is skilled, experienced, and simply one of the best prisoner' rights attorneys ever! He is a person of the highest character, always responds to queries, and has intimate knowledge of how the Board process works and how to get good results. I say this not lightly, but as a result of workin...g with him on a case for many years. Once the tide turned in the governor's office, he was able to make the process work as it should and secure a parole. He is a genuine human being, a person of the highest character, realistic yet hopeful, and a delight to work with.

I have not personally met Mr. Carbone but he represented my nephew in his criminal case. My nephew got a 25 to life sentence and has been incarcarated for over 25 yrs. This was his 3rd or 4th attempt in front of the review board to determine his release which he had been denied all of the other tim...es. Mr. Carbone met with my nephew many times prior to his scheduled hearing and educated him on what he needed to do. Mr. Carbone is very upfront and he does not sugar coat anything, he wants you to be truthful about everything. Mr. Carbone has been doing this for many years and he knows the laws of the justice system.

Charles "CARBONE" Is not the best lawyer HE IS THE ONLY LAWYER!!! Carbone is a straight shooter with knowledge upon knowledge of the criminal justice system! He does not sugar coat, nor mis guide even when it's not what you necessarily want to hear. He has represented my husband for 7 years. My husb...and is a double lifer and "CARBONE" got us a YES!!! He knows exactly what the board wants, needs, and expects. Trustworthy, honest, and reliable!! All of which and more he is. He holds you tight to your own responsibilities. He lays out the plan of action and if you follow through he will due exactly what he promises to do! BE YOUR POWER!! If your looking for someone to feed you a bunch of bull this isn't the lawyer for you!! If you looking for some sweet talking crap feeding lawyer to take your money and make you feel special and end it with no results this isn't the lawyer for you! I walked into Mr. Carbones office and told him what I wanted. Then I was told exactly what needed to be done in order for that to happen. He could of taken our money and told me sure ok and then we would of lost! Instead it was his plan of action, he takes every single case personal and works diligently on every one! Especially behind the scenes!! The end result is a solid REPRESENTATION and RELATIONSHIP!! I have and will continue to RECOMMEND "CARBONE" to every lifer out there! Several other inmates that I personally referred to Carbone have also gotten their date and the others are in line to get theirs as soon as they get their part done!! You have to believe in your lawyer and to know he knows what's best!! "CARBONE" Absolutely knows what's best! He does not banter! He sticks it two them. Which is what gets the results! He is a solid, hard working, committed, informative lawyer! He does not babysit you. He works hard on your case for the end result to be what you want!! A WIN WITH NO SUGAR COATING OR DO YOU WANT A LOSS WITH ALL THE ICING!! YOU CHOOSE! Confidence/reliability/Solidarity!! That is most definitely MR. CHARLES CARBONE!!! I put my life into his hands and his head!! AND HE GAVE ME BREATH AND A HAPPY FUTURE!! MY HUSBAND WILL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS THANKS TO CHARLES CARBONE!!! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!!