In 2023, I made a mistake that left me facing a 25-year felony sentence. From day one, Mr. Robert Bland told me that probation was possible if I did everything right and followed his lead. Even when the DA refused to budge and fought hard to send me to prison, Mr. Bland never wavered. He advised me against taking a plea deal and trusted the process. ​Following his counsel, we moved to a Pre-Sentence Investigation (PSI), which ultimately recommended community supervision. Despite the DA presenting a very compelling case against me, Mr. Bland presented an even stronger one. He highlighted my commitment to my family and the genuine changes I’ve made to better my life. ​The judge granted me probation, and I truly have Mr. Bland to thank for my life. Because of his expert advice and dedicated representation, I am home with my family living a sober life instead of being in prison. He was court-appointed, proving that having a public defender doesn't mean you've lost your case. He is hands-down the best lawyer I have ever encountered, and he will fight for you until the end.