About Us

Prisonology offers consulting services focused on federal criminal justice matters, specifically related to federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) policy.

Our unique approach involves working within BOP policy through interpretation to provide innovative strategies that assist law firms and their clients.

We collaborate with law schools, private attorneys, and federal public defenders to offer specialized support and expertise.
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Founded

2014

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Federal Defender Offices We Work With

30

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University Law Clinics We Work With

6

Ready to Navigate Federal Criminal Matters?

We customize information that is actionable for every client with a focus on the quality of incarceration experience.

We work with attorneys, federal defenders and individual defendants who are looking for ways to use existing policies for the benefit of those heading to prison.

Call for a free consultation.

Our Experts

Walt Pavlo
President
Walt founded Prisonology as an expert firm to support attorneys and defendants in federal criminal matters. Prior to founding Prisonology, Walt was a nationally recognized speaker who lectured on white-collar crime and complex litigation.
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Shannon Race
Expert on BOP Policy, Programs, and Strategy
Shannon was instrumental in the development and implementation of various programs and policies that would shape the future of the Designation and Sentence Computation Center for the Bureau of Prisons. She provided training on e-Designate (E-DES) to BOP staff and guidance to the US Marshal service on the policies and procedures of the Bureau of Prisons.
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Stephanie Forrest
Stephanie Forrest
CASE MANAGEMENT, RESIDENTIAL DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM (RDAP)
Stephanie has over 20 years of experience in the Bureau of Prisons as a case manager and Residential Drug Treatment Specialist. She led the establishment of RDAP at FCI Edgefield/Satellite Camp and excels in RDAP and 3641(e) early release, handling eligibility assessments.
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Prisonology’s Team also includes experts in

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Healthcare, Care Level Determination, Medical Designation
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Medical Dr. - Senior Medical Expert
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Presentence Report, Defense Memorandums, and Probation
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Extradition and BOP Policy
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Designation and Security Classification

Ready to Navigate Federal Criminal Matters?

We customize information that is actionable for every client with a focus on the quality of incarceration experience.

We work with attorneys, federal defenders and individual defendants who are looking for ways to use existing policies for the benefit of those heading to prison.

Call for a free consultation.