Social Histories

The heart of the sentencing presentation is the report itself. Dr. Balkan's reports are extremely compelling and persuasive.

• Clients are humanized.
• Presentations are tailored to the individual client.
• Results are skillfully and appropriately presented to the court or other decision-makers.
• Personal and family histories are explored, examined and made relevant.
• Community service, charitable efforts and examples of character, values and accomplishments are thoroughly documented.
• Grounds for mitigation are identified and thoroughly explained.
• Family, friends, and business associates are enlisted to provide effective letters of support.
• The efforts of other professionals, such as neurologists, psychiatrists, behavioral and forensic psychologists, and substance abuse experts are coordinated to achieve the best presentation on the client's behalf.
• Defendants and their families are provided with a full understanding of how the system works and what needs to be done to achieve the best possible result.