ALERT 2020 — Federal Post-Conviction Help & Legal Education

ALERT 2020 supports families, advocates, and federal inmates with clear guidance on post-conviction options, sentence reductions, and legal updates. We work with honesty, commitment, and genuine compassion — respecting each person’s unique situation and collaborating to find the solution that best serves your interests.

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About ALERT 2020

ALERT 2020 is a nationwide legal-education and case-research organization dedicated to helping incarcerated individuals and their families navigate the complexities of federal law. For over three decades, we have provided reliable post-conviction support through case evaluations, research assistance, and compassionate guidance rooted in integrity, advocacy, and understanding. Our team focuses on affordable, results-driven legal research and motion preparation that empowers families to pursue justice and fair sentencing outcomes within the federal system.

Years of federal legal experience

Experience You Can Trust

With 30+ years in federal law support and a network reaching over 100,000 federal inmates, we’ve drafted thousands of motions and contributed to hundreds of favorable outcomes — including sentence reductions and releases.

Our paralegals (supervised by experienced federal criminal attorneys) work across district courts, appellate courts, and post-conviction proceedings nationwide, combining deep expertise with cost-effective solutions.

Federal criminal law research

Federal Criminal Law Resources

After sentencing in federal court, many people face long terms of imprisonment. ALERT 2020 researches and tracks a wide range of issues impacting post-conviction relief and sentence outcomes.

What We Do

Think of us as your legal research partner. We assist, collaborate, and guide families as they navigate federal matters and major life events. Our team brings deep experience — and genuine care — to help you through challenges and toward solutions.

Explore your options below:

Written Case Evaluation

We review an inmate’s federal case to identify opportunities for sentence reduction or other post-conviction relief, then provide a clear, written evaluation.

Payment Methods

We accept Cash App, Zelle, check, money order, and debit/credit card for your convenience.

Weekly Newsletter

Stay current with a digest of U.S. Supreme Court updates and favorable federal circuit opinions. Access ALERT 2020’s full newsletter catalog.

Newsletter Sponsorship

Help offset the time and resources required to distribute our weekly newsletter through CorrLinks/TRULINCS after BOP policy changes limited recipient counts and now require one-inmate-at-a-time messaging.

Latest from the Blog

Plain-English explainers on arguments, circuit wins, sentencing policy, and practical education for families and advocates.

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Why Trust ALERT 2020

ALERT 2020 has provided federal legal education and research-based publications for over fifteen (15) years, including the ALERTupdate2020 Newsletter, which has reached approximately 50,000 federal inmates over time.

Experience & Reach

We focus on clear, structured education for families and advocates navigating federal matters, along with written case evaluations and research support across post-conviction proceedings nationwide.

Transparency & Standards

ALERT 2020 is a private, for-profit company. We are not a law firm and we do not guarantee outcomes. We emphasize accuracy, consistency, and responsible communication of federal legal developments.

Newsletter Distribution Reality

BOP messaging restrictions have increased distribution time and effort. On September 30, 2024, the BOP restricted TRULINCS messages to a maximum of 10 recipients per email. On July 9, 2025, the BOP instructed CorrLinks to restrict messaging to one BOP inmate per email, eliminating group, blast, or mass emails. This change has extended distribution from approximately one hour to as long as two weeks.

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Guiding Principles

Accuracy over speed. Consistency over hype. Information over promises. Professional communication at all times.

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