Postconviction Representation in Georgia

Georgia defense attorney Michael Kennedy McIntyre opened the law firm of Michael Kennedy McIntyre & Associates to offer expert legal counsel in the area of postconviction law. For more than three decades, Mr. McIntyre and his associates in Atlanta have represented clients who are currently incarcerated and trying to regain their freedom and those that are still suffering from the repercussions of a prior conviction. There are a number of postconviction options available in the State of Georgia and a majority of those options have deadlines associated with them. Some postconviction options can only be filed one time. Each postconviction case is unique and requires a thorough review of the record to determine the best course of action before pursuing a particular postconviction remedy. McIntyre & Associates is available to represent a client at any stage of their postconviction case and will advise the client on any postconviction deadlines in their case.

The State Bar of Georgia Lawyers Living Well Program

An attorney with Michael Kennedy McIntyre & Associates, Michael Kennedy McIntyre has served the Atlanta-based firm as a founding partner since 1985. The firm specializes in postconviction representation. Throughout his tenure, Mr. McIntyre has been an active member of the State Bar of Georgia. In its efforts to improve the administration of justice, the State Bar of Georgia oversees a variety of programs and services for its more than 38,000 members. The organization also helps attorneys through its Lawyers Living Well initiative. Focused on promoting the physical, mental, and social well-being of Georgia attorneys, Lawyers Living Well comprises a range of programs and resources to combat depression, addiction, anxiety, and work-related stress and fatigue. Lawyers Living Well also features information about health, exercise, and diet, and includes links to activities around the state. In addition, the wellness initiative promotes hobbies, volunteer opportunities, and social/cultural events to help members relax and relieve stress.

Prison Incarceration, Release, and Reconviction Statistics

Founded in 1985, Michael Kennedy McIntyre & Associates is a law firm based in Atlanta, Georgia, that specializes in postconviction representation including assisting people who have recently been released from jail or prison. Michael Kennedy McIntyre & Associates knows the challenges its clients face when they reenter their communities, and offers comprehensive legal services regarding postconviction legal options.

Data pertaining to the country’s incarceration and release rates of individuals serving jail time is collected and analyzed by the National Reentry Resource Center (NRRC) and then shared among interested parties. NRRC’s findings include the following statistics:

1. 1.6 million people were held in state and federal facilities at the end of 2010 (1 in every 201 American citizens).

2. In a study covering more than 40 states, within three years of their release, more than four out of every 10 offenders were incarcerated again.

3. Around 9 million people are released from jail annually.

4. During 2010, 708,677 sentenced prisoners were released from state and federal prisons.

5. At least 95 percent of state prisoners will be released back to their communities at some point.

6. At the end of 2010, around 4.9 million individuals were on parole or probation.

7. In 2009, one-third of all prison admissions were due to parole violations.