Roger Nichols | Parole Attorney
Bio
Roger Nichols has been practicing criminal defense since 1990. A native West Texan, he practiced in Abilene and West Texas. He has defended parole revocation hearings his entire career.
In 2003, Roger closed his practice in Abilene, Texas, to accept the appointment as Assistant General Counsel for the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles.
Primary among his several duties was the review of Motions to Reopen parole revocation hearings, and to assist in the training of the Board Hearing Officers.
After six years with the agency, Roger re-entered private practice and now concentrates his efforts assisting persons seeking parole release from prison and persons facing the revocation of their parole.
Roger is a lawyer that was employed by the Board and is now working in the parole area.
The Parole Review Process
The parole process is like no other in the US. It is a closed-door process with no formal meeting of those who vote on your loved ones’ parole. Personal access to the voting panel is the optimal way to receive the best possible review and decision. That access is best achieved by a targeted, professionally prepared parole presentation. This is known as a parole packet and is ideally delivered and explained by a lawyer who really understands the process and what the voter is looking for.
The Parole Revocations Process
Sometimes parolees stumble in their road to reintegration to society. They are arrested, jailed, and held for a revocation hearing. And often, parolees waive their rights to that hearing, making it easier to send them back to prison. Parolees are entitled to a revocation hearing. It is foolhardy to face a contested hearing and a voting panel without a lawyer to safeguard the proceedings, cross-examine witnesses, and present the case for reinstatement to supervision. A major component of Roger’s duties with the Board of Pardons and Paroles was the legal instruction of the parole revocation hearing officers. Because of this, Roger is uniquely qualified to represent your loved ones at this critical time.
Roger Understands Parole
This experience and specialized knowledge forged during his State service make him unequivocally qualified to fully and successfully represent your loved one to secure release to parole.
I carry a smaller caseload so that I may give your case special personal attention. I personally interview my clients. No assistants or paralegals do this critical stage preparation. I do not believe that proper representation can be accomplished with an impersonal approach. Your representation is personal and tailored to your specific needs. This is both a professional and a lifestyle decision. It works to the advantage of everyone concerned.”
– Roger Nichols
Education
- B.A. McMurry University, 1973
- M.L.S. University of North Texas, 1978
- J.D. Texas Tech School of Law, 1989
- Member of the State Bar of Texas | Admittance: 1/12/1990