Prison Consulting & Sentence Mitigation

Protect your Freedom.An attorney is not enough.

If you're here, your life probably changed overnight. Whether you're under investigation, facing sentencing, or helping a loved one through the federal system — you likely have more questions than answers. Justice Advisory Group helps you prepare for what comes next.

The earlier you engage us, the more options we have to help.
You Are Not Alone

You Don't Have to Navigate This Alone.

100% Confidential
Everything shared stays private
Earlier is Better
More options at every stage
500+ Families
Guided through this exact experience

The moment a federal investigation begins — or a loved one receives a call from a federal agent — the fear is immediate and overwhelming. You don't know what comes next. You don't know what to say, what to do, or who to trust.

The uncertainty about prison is real. The impact on a spouse, on children, on a career built over decades — it's all happening at once. Most people make critical mistakes in these early moments simply because no one told them what they needed to know.

The fear of doing something wrong — saying the wrong thing, missing the right opportunity, failing to qualify for a program that could mean a year less of separation from your family — that fear is completely understandable. And it's exactly what we're here to address.

These feelings are normal. Every family we've worked with has experienced them. What matters is what you do next — and doing it with someone who knows the system from the inside.

Justice Advisory Group has guided hundreds of clients and families through this exact experience. We know what works, what matters to judges, what qualifies someone for RDAP, and how to prepare a family for what comes next.

Talk to someone who understands
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20+
Years Combined Experience
500+
Clients & Families Helped
30+
Federal Districts Served
100%
Confidential
Where JAG Helps

Every Stage of the Federal Process.

From the first government contact through the last day of supervised release — we're with you.

01
Investigation
Build a proactive mitigation record before charges are filed.
02
Indictment
Preserve documentation and coordinate with counsel early.
03
Plea
PSR preparation begins. Mitigation strategy is established.
04
PSR
We analyze the presentence report and challenge inaccuracies.
05
Sentencing
Sentencing memorandum support and courtroom preparation.
06
Designation
Facility analysis and BOP designation strategy.
07
Self-Surrender
Day-one readiness plan and family preparation.
08
BOP
RDAP enrollment, program strategy, and early release pathways.
09
Reentry
Supervised release compliance, employment, housing, family.
What We Do

Every stage of the process, covered.

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01

Sentence Mitigation

Presentence report analysis, guideline calculations, and sentencing memorandum support to build the strongest possible case for leniency.

02

Prison Preparation

Facility designation guidance, security classification analysis, and comprehensive orientation so defendants and families know what to expect.

03

Early Release Strategy

RDAP eligibility, First Step Act earned time credits, and compassionate release — every legitimate pathway to reduce time served.

04

Reentry Planning

Post-release support covering supervised release conditions, employment, housing, family reunification, and long-term stability.

Common Questions

Federal Sentencing FAQs

Honest answers to the questions most people are afraid to ask.

Ask us directly
A prison consultant prepares defendants and families for everything outside the courtroom: building a mitigation record, analyzing the presentence report, qualifying for sentence reduction programs like RDAP, and navigating the Bureau of Prisons. We do the work your attorney cannot ethically do and your family does not know how to do.
It strengthens it. We work alongside your attorney, never against them. Many attorneys refer clients to us specifically because it frees them to focus on the legal case while we handle mitigation, preparation, and family guidance. We never conflict with legal strategy.
Yes. Everything you share with Justice Advisory Group is held in strict confidence. We are not part of the legal system and have no reporting obligations. Our clients share sensitive personal history with us precisely because confidentiality is foundational to what we do.
No. We are not attorneys and do not provide legal advice. Your attorney handles the law. We handle mitigation, prison preparation, and strategy outside legal representation.
Prison consultants sell generalized information. We build a specific, documented mitigation record that influences prosecutors, judges, and the Bureau of Prisons before sentencing, during incarceration, and after release.
As early as possible. Every stage before sentencing is an opportunity to build a stronger record. The sooner we are involved, the more strategies we can pursue and the more comprehensive your documentation becomes.
No. Most people start too late, not too early. If the government is already looking at you, doing nothing is not a plan.
Yes. Starting late is still better than not starting at all. We can help with prison preparation, early release strategy, and reentry planning.
Both. We serve defendants in federal and state systems nationwide.
No. Anyone who promises an outcome is selling something they don't control. What you control is whether you build the strongest possible record — and that's exactly what we help you do.
Free Tool

Estimate Your
Federal Sentencing
Range in Minutes.

Our free calculator uses the 2024 U.S. Sentencing Guidelines table to estimate your range, then shows how RDAP and First Step Act credits could reduce it. Drug quantity lookup included.

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Offense
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History
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Adjustments
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Results
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Offense Level
19
Adjusted Level
Cat. I
Criminal Hist.
Guidelines Range
33 – 41 mo
Level 19 · CHC I
With Reductions
18 – 25 mo
−15 mo (RDAP + FSA)
Guidelines (min)33 mo
With Reductions (min)18 mo

Sample estimate · 2024 USSG · Not legal advice

The JAG Difference

More Than Consulting. A Partnership.

We're not an information service. We're a dedicated advisory team working with you from investigation through reentry — every stage, every challenge.

Licensed Addiction Counselors

The only prison consulting firm with licensed addiction counselors on staff — critical for credible RDAP eligibility documentation.

Federal Prison Expertise

Deep knowledge of BOP facilities, designation process, security classification, and sentence reduction programs.

RDAP Documentation

Clinical-grade substance history documentation that withstands BOP review and qualifies clients for up to 12 months sentence reduction.

Family Guidance

We walk families through every stage — from investigation through reentry. You won't face this alone.

Attorney Collaboration

Complementary to your defense team, never competitive. Legal strategy plus human strategy — together.

Sentence Mitigation

PSR analysis, guideline challenges, and sentencing memorandum support to build the strongest possible case for leniency.

How We Help

Situations We Recognize.

These are illustrative examples of the situations we navigate every day. Every case is different — but the process of preparing matters in all of them.

Business executive — sentencing three weeks out

"A client reached out with only three weeks until sentencing. The PSR contained errors, and the mitigation file was thin. We challenged two calculated enhancements, built a complete character package, and prepared a sentencing memorandum brief that gave the attorney something tangible to present to the court."

Sentence MitigationLearn more

Family member — post-guilty plea, didn't know where to start

"A spouse called us the day after a guilty plea. There was no plan, no preparation, and months of uncertainty ahead. We became their guide through everything that followed — the PSR process, the personal narrative, prison preparation, and qualifying for RDAP before the sentencing date arrived."

Full ProcessLearn more

Defendant preparing to self-surrender — RDAP qualification

"Substance abuse history was part of the story but nothing had been documented. Our licensed addiction counselors built the clinical documentation that made a credible, compelling case for RDAP eligibility — correctly and in time to matter before designation."

Early Release StrategyLearn more

Illustrative examples only. Identifying details omitted. Results vary by case. Not a guarantee of any outcome.

20+
Years Combined Experience
500+
Clients & Families Helped
30+
Federal Districts Served
100%
Confidential
SR
Co-Founder
Steven Russo
Federal Experience & Sentence Mitigation
JG
Co-Founder
Jason Gerner
Addiction Recovery & RDAP Documentation
"No one should face the most consequential moments of their life without someone in their corner who knows how the system actually works."
About Our Team
For Defense Attorneys

Why Attorneys
Refer Clients to Us.

Attorneys practice law. Justice Advisory Group prepares people. The two roles are complementary — and early referrals lead to stronger outcomes for everyone.

Reduces repetitive client calls about process and prison logistics

Guides families through the uncertainty so clients can focus on their defense

Prepares clients emotionally and practically before sentencing

Produces RDAP-eligible documentation that attorneys cannot ethically provide

Delivers mitigation materials that complement — never compete with — legal strategy

Refer a Client
Defense Attorney
  • Legal outcomes
  • Court filings
  • Sentencing arguments
  • Criminal defense
Justice Advisory Group
  • Client preparation
  • Mitigation development
  • RDAP planning
  • Prison preparation

Two roles. One goal. The strongest possible outcome for your client.

Your Lawyer Fights The Case.

We Prepare You For Everything Else.

Schedule a Confidential Consultation

Strictly Confidential

Everything you share with JAG is held in strict confidence. We never disclose client information to third parties.

Not Legal Advice

JAG is not a law firm. We produce documented mitigation materials that work alongside your attorney's legal strategy.

Free Consultation

Your first conversation is free and carries no obligation. We'll tell you honestly what we can do for your situation.