John Halcomb

So You Want To Be A Michigan Prison Legal Writer: The Ultimate Guide for Access to Justice Through Practical Concepts for Law Analysis, Case Briefing & Legal Writing
by John M Halcomb P.L.W. (Author)

Whether you're a novice in the field of law or a trained paralegal, "So you want to be a Michigan Legal Writer," is designed for you - a Michigan prisoner. As a law clerk for numerous years, a repetitive question was, "where can I find..." That question is answered here. Starting with its easy to read introduction to the Making of the Legal Writer, the author takes the reader on a brief history of American laws, Michigan Laws and the federal and state court system. This self-help legal manual offers chapters on judicial reviews, administrative and appellate exhaustions, and proven practical strategies for finding applicable law using the LexisNexis for preparing effective motions and briefs. There are also sample pleadings every prisoner will eventually need and a thorough post-conviction section. Within its 10 insightful chapters, and an Appendix filled with hard to find MiDOC pertinent information, federal and state addresses, and a glossary of selected terms, this single manual will answer that question the reader is asking.

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Hi Readers! I'm Jonathan, but most calls me John. I want to share a few things about myself to you. As a resident in Michigan's 'Big House,' I came to believe just because someone made wrong decisions in life doesn't mean their future must be dictated by the past. So I owned up to my offenses, and secured a seat in the new prison college program with an essay submission on 'How rehabilitation can be achieved through education?' After successfully earning paralegal degrees from Jackson Community College and Blackstone School of Law, I continued to refine my mind by earning a Social Science degree with Calvin University through generous donations from Calvin alumnus. (very grateful to them) When I thought I had reached the prison academic summit, (as I told myself I would not be the same man I was when first entered this insidious environment) I was then selected for the Prison Legal Writer training sponsored by the eminent Law Firm of Peterson & Pellete. This practical training helped adapted my legal abilities to effectively assist those in maximum security. After successfully completed this law school like training, I wanted to share my knowledge which lead to the publication of my first book entitled, "So You Want to be a Michigan Prison Writer" to the prison audience. An easy, self-help read to educate prisoners for any state and federal judiciary or prison administrative challenge.
So as I put the final editing touches on my new legal thriller, ' Flip the Judicial Script,' I sit with my pup, Ozark, who I am training to be a leader dog for the Blind, I will continue to contribute to my prison community until the parole board believes I am worthy of a second chance.

John H