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Complaint Review: Federal Prison Consultants - Wilminston Delaware

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  • Federal Prison Consultants 617 W 9th Street Wilminston, Delaware U.S.A.

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My husband is in Federal prison, An inmate recommended Federal prison consultants to me. I called and spoke with Ed Bales about my husbands situation. I asked him about the 500 drug program (RDAP) and the second chance act I sent all the information he needed to see if he was a candidate. Ed told me that he was and I had to wire or send money to him right away there's a dead line that would have to be met so hurry send me 5500 so we wouldn't miss the dead line for my husband to make the program. This is after I told him that my husband was turned down by this team counselor for the RDAP. Well I wired Ed Bales 5500 to his Delaware account he sent me papers, a contract and he never called me to tell me what to do with these papers. I still have the paperwork he sent which was a release agreement , a contract that I never signed. Once I sent the money I never heard from the Ed Bales I called him to ask what was going on did we make the dead line, etc.

I was the one always calling I only spoke with Ed maybe 3 times in the beginning and then the main person I spoke to after that was Kevin Tamez, he is senior strategist for federal prison consultants LLC. Kevin and I spoke regarding what my husband had to do. Well once again if I didn't call Kevin I would have never heard from anyone regarding what came next. Now after numerous phone calls to Kevin he sent my husband in his facility 3 cop-outs thats it. I went with Cathy the person that recommeneded this company to me to an address that was on Kevin's e-mail to speak to him in person because I was getting the run around. We get to this address and there is no office or no Kevin Tamez. I call him on the phone and told him that I was at(((ROR Redacted)))which now is off his e-mail address but I have a copy of it. He asked us to meet at Denny's a few blocks away from where his office was suppose to be. Cathy and I did we told Kevin how we felt about the whole sitution that we were not happy with the company that we were charged way to much for what was being done which was nothing. I told him how much Ed Bales charged me and Kevin said that it was too much and Kevin said it was worth 500.00 -1000.00 thats it. Kevin said to call Ed Bales and try to get prorated for what they did this way we could settle it and end it. Ed Bales called my cell after the meeting with Kevin and was very irate that we had nerve to check up on one of his locations. I then offered to go to the Florida office and he became even more angry he told me he would call the police because he said I was threatening him by saying I was going to come to see him him to talk in his Florida office. He didn't even know who his client was he kept getting my husband and Cathy's husband confused. He kept getting Cathy and myself confused as well. Once he started threatening Cathy with getting her husband more time for allegedly hiding money and that he would give them information Cathy sent him regarding her husband which by law is breaking confidentiality. I tried working things out with Ed Bales but he's not a man of his word he said he would add new people to my contract that he was going to revise, which my family googled these new people that aren't even professionals. Ed sent me recent e-mails, 2 to be exact and I didn't answer them because he is to arrogant and hostile to deal he is the one that doesn't like to hear what his clients have to say. I have an e-mail from Ed Bales stating that I don't have my husband's best interest at heart. Who is this man who is he to tell me that I don't have my husband's best interest, Ed Bales is not a perfessional person to deal with. I highly recommend that no one should use this company they prey on womens vulnerablilty. It's bad enough we have to budget ourselves too make sure we can take care of our children and make the bills meet. Then Ed Bales tries to tell people it's because I didn't hear what I wanted too BULL CRAP that's to cover his BUTT. I have e-mails to prove my case and there are others out there that feel the same I have their documents as well if anyone would like to see them. This company gives false hope to families They are DISGUSTING. This is a shame an outrage don't give these people your money they only tell you what you want to hear and then prey on that they are true VULTURES. Don't be there PREY!!
Enough is Enough..

I am only so sorry I didn't google them and find out there true colors first. Hopefully this helps someone else out there.

Jackie
Brooklyn, New York
U.S.A.

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3Employee/Owner

#10 UPDATE Employee

What our clients have to say!

AUTHOR: Karen Fernandez - (United States of America)

POSTED: Sunday, July 03, 2011

Copies of the following comments from clients can be obtained by contacting me at karensfernandez@aol.com or info@federalprisonexperts.   The letters I will be posting are from clients who rebut the negative information posted.

Subj:  Thank You
Date:  12/14/2010 5:48 P.M. Eastern Standard Time
From:  sweetbabylorraine@hotmail.com
To:      esbales@aol.com

Dear Mr. Bales,

I just wanted to thank you and your staff for keeping me informed on Artie Dufur's case.  I have really enjoyed working with Joyce Maxie.  Because of her professionalism and speedy response to any of my
concerns, I feel assured that Artie's case is being handled with much care and consideration.  I appreciate
all that you have both done and are doing.  I would recommend your company to anyone.  Thank you
again.

Sincerely,
Lorraine Veillett
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Subject:      Federal Prison Consultants
Date:          12/0/2010  11:54 P.M. Eastern Standard Time
From:         greyhorse2@comcast.net
To:              ESBales@aol.com


I hired Federal Prison Consultants almost two years ago.   I have found them to be very
knowledgeable and very helpful and very passionate in helping people who are being 
sentenced and have been in prison.   Their compassion also extends to the families of 
inmates.

They always return calls and emails and they work very hard to keep on top of the case
they were retained.  They are with you from the beginning of the sentence and stay with 
you until the time has come for release.

Federal Prison Consultants also are here to help with inmate matters that require
outside assistance and know what is needed and who to contact to get answers from
the Dept. of Federal Prisons.

I have found Mr. Bales to be honest with me and help me when my family member
needs his guidance.  It does help to have someone to talk to about the Prison system 
and the answers may not be what we want to hear but what you will hear is, why
something is or is not possible and how to go about the best possible way to have a
case heard by the right officials so that the inmates best interests are being presented.

Sincerely, Pam B.

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December 4th, 2010

To Whom It May Concern:

          I am writing this letter to recommend Mr. Ed Bales to anyone who might need 
his services.   After serving my sentence in the Federal system, I was transferred to a halfway 
house in Cleveland, Ohio.  The halfway house was a nightmare.   It was filthy and 
disgusting.  Their claims of being a "reentry program" were not true at all.  After
completing all my requirements to be eligible to go on home confinement, I was told they
would get to my paperwork when they had time.   Time after time I was lied to and  giving
false information.   Even though I had done everything they had required of me and had no 
incident reports in both Federal Prison and in the halfway house, they refused to complete
my paperwork to allow me to go home.   My husband and I then enlisted the help of Mr.
Bales.   After the first conversation with Mr. Bales, I finally felt relief that there was an
advocate for my situation.  He made the phone calls to the BOP and discovered that the
halfway house was holding up my paperwork.   He requested answers from the halfway
house but they were unwilling to answer him.   He then contacted the BOP and made them
aware of my situation.   He made many follow up calls, emails, and faxes and stayed on
top of the situation.   He kept my husband and I informed of the progress.   I was released 4
days later.  It was such a relief to finally be going home to my family.   I am confident that
had Mr. Bales not intervened, I would have not been released.   My only regret is that we 
had not contacted him sooner.   If you find yourself or a family member in need of his 
services, please take this recommendation into consideration.

Sincerely,


Bridget Varnes
Jbbcc5@hotmail.com

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From:    Robert McCabe (51572056)
Date:     12/2/2010 9:05:39 AM
Subject: thanks  

Message:   

My name is robert m.  i was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for obstruction of
justice and it seemed like the world was coming to an end for me and I had so much to do and so
many questions that needed to be answered then i found ed bales and spoke directly to mr. 
bales and ended up getting a 90 day extension to my original report date which allowed me to
get all my affairs in order before reporting and had my placement only 2 hours from my home
as well as as assisting me in sentence reduction programs and is now working with me on the
half way house placement if you are unfortunate enough to be sentenced to a federal prison
I would not do it alone i see so many nightmares in here of people that did get professional
experienced help save you self allot of grief and use this service    robert m.

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From:     DERRICK LANDER (O9799033)
Date:      12/2/2010 8:25:57 AM
Subject:  Derrick L. KY
Message:

Mr. Bales and his staff has always been RIGHT there when I needed information or any
consultation.  They were very prompt with the e-mails that I sent out.   And they have worked
closely with my family to make sure that I was always treated fairly in what ever the case
may have been.   As I write this email, Mr. Bales and his staff are currently working on some
important things that are going on with my halfway house.   I certainly put my stamp of
approval on Mr. Bales and the FBC.

Derrick L.  KY

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From:  MAURICE B WADE (04996035)
Date:   12/7/2010  9:25:44 AM
Subject:  RE: Re: RE: Re: Re: Thanksgiving

Message:  Good Day Ed:

I apologize for taking nearly a week to respond to your request.  The new chemo and meds
really knocked me for a loop.   I am just now able to sit up at this keyboard long enough to
finally answer your e-mail.  I've got an idea: I'm going to send you a blank e-mail
and request that you write my testimonial for me.  Mentally,  I'm just not able to put into
writing just how grateful and blessed I am to have come under your kind care-- please express
for me what I feel and sign my full name attesting to it.  Thank you so much Ed, and I
certainly hope I'm not too late to get onto your web page.  I'm from Houston, Texas.

Sincerely,  Maurice

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From:     Mathew Wyrick (41227177)
Date:      12/4/2010  1:55:57 PM
Subject:  Federal Prison Consultants

Message:

I would like to take a moment and reflect on the accomplishments of Federal Prison
Consultants as it pertains to my case.  I live in the state of Missouri and when I was
sentenced to 63 months for 1 count of Wire Fraud I consulted with the personnel at
Federal Prison Consultants to help me through the process of my prison time.  They have been 
very beneficial to me in the aspect of helping me with my medical issues and hopefully
accomplishing even more with time.   I have had them file formal requests for me on my
behalf.  I would highly recommend this firm for future use when you get into the situation
of having to do Prison time in the BOP system.

Thank You,

Mathew W.
Missouri   

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#9 Consumer Comment

They worked for me

AUTHOR: Peter Baci - (United States of America)

POSTED: Tuesday, June 28, 2011

I've know Ed Bales  and Federal Prison Consultants now for slightly more than three years. They have always performed in a very professional manner for me and I was never dissappointed. I have and will continue to recommend them to others who find themselves in an unusual situation.

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#8 Author of original report

retracting

AUTHOR: Jackie - (USA)

POSTED: Monday, June 27, 2011

I would like to retract the statements regarding Federal prison consultants.
jackie,
brooklyn, new york

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#7 Consumer Comment

Women? Give me a break!

AUTHOR: D Stephens - (USA)

POSTED: Friday, June 24, 2011

 This is a very reputable company and well respected nationwide.  Anyone who does their proper research will see many news articles and videos in which major network TV stations have requested opinions and done in depth interviews with Mr. Bales; particularly and recently, the Bernie Madoff Matter.

I, myself, hired Federal Prison Experts to do some work on behalf of my fiance`, who is in federal prison.  Mr. Bales kept in constant contact with me and updated me with each step he took.  I was copied with all emails and reports that were filed on behalf of my fiance`.  I would definitely recommend this company to anyone who requires any of the services the company has to offer.
Oh, and guess what?  I was a 59 year old woman at the time and Mr. Bales was nothing buy kind and helpful.

As for the paperwork he sent you....you said yourself that it was a contract and a release form which means you also knew EXACTLY  what to do with them.  Obviously, they required your signature....it's not that hard!

As for getting your husband and Cathy's husband confused, I can see how that would be easily done if you had him talking to so many different people on one case.....and I thought you said you couldn't reach him?  Looks like you spoke with him several times to me.

I sincerely believe that the person who wrote this false report only did so because they were not successful in obtaining the result that they were looking for.  I think they were angry and retaliated in the only way they knew how.  Since I work for an attorney, I know that when doing the kind of work that Federal Prison Experts does, there is a code of ethics which they must operate by and within that code is a rule that there can be no promises or guarantees made regarding the outcome of the specific matter at hand.

It's sad that this person felt compelled to slam such a reputable company as Mr. Bales' company.  I hope that others who are researching him and his company do a THOROUGH search  in order that they see all the positive work they have done, as well as all the interviews they have done nationwide.

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#6 REBUTTAL Owner of company

Client loses their case

AUTHOR: Ed Bales - Managing Director, FPC LLC - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Tuesday, December 15, 2009

On December 7th, 2009 the case between Jackie Biagioni vs Federal Prison Consultants Et Al was dismissed because Jackie Biagioni did not prove her case. She was acting in a vindictive and malicious capacity because she and another client had hired Federal Prison Consultants and used bad acts to merit their actions. The State Court in Delaware Case JP13-09-007557 was denied and dismissed and judgement was awarded to Federal Prison Consultants and Ed Bales was dismissed from the action totally. It was Court 13 in New Castle County and the JP was the Honorable Katharine B. Ross. We encourage anyone to reference this case. Federal Prison Consultants nor Ed Bales has ever been sued before and Mr. Bales has been a pioneer in the prison advocacy field for over a decade.


No everyone can get everthing they want, nor can we provide any type of guarantee etc. Clients are aware of this in our notice. We do work hard to help people and have excellent references from attorneys around the country, as well as past and present clients.


Based on this slander that has been ruled on, Federal Prison Consultants and Mr. Bales may be taking action against these parties unless a rebuttal is given.

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#5 Author of original report

The GIGS up!!!

AUTHOR: Jackie - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Wednesday, May 27, 2009

sure thats why the e-mail said you were gonna be in the office this week... Good one... Were you EVER honest???? I don't think so.

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#4 REBUTTAL Owner of company

See the web site front page

AUTHOR: Ed Bales - Managing Director, FPC LLC - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Thursday, May 21, 2009

We have offices provided to us in every state by Regus. We use these offices when a client or potential client utilizes our services via a paid appointment, including New Jersey.

Federal Prison Consultants, LLC

From Home Page:

Our Corporate Offices are located in Wilmington, Delaware. Federal Prison Consultants, LLC has teamed up with The Regus Group Network, which has offices and meeting rooms all across the United States, in hundreds of cities. Face-to-face meetings are usually reserved for trial preparation or expert witness testimony. The majority of our clients do not go to trial and teleconferencing is the preferred method of communication, since most of our federal and state prison or sentencing consultants are retired paralegal, criminal justice and/or correctional professionals.

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#3 Consumer Comment

not being truthful!!! AGAIN

AUTHOR: Jackie - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Tuesday, May 19, 2009

You say you don"t have a Jersey office but up in that e-mail you sent me it states that you do... and more than one it says offices~~~So I rest my case!!! The truth shall set you free..

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#2 Consumer Comment

FREEDOM OF SPEECH!!!!

AUTHOR: Jackie - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Saturday, May 16, 2009

everyone please who visits this site go to prisontalk.com and see for yourself what this company is about. Don't just take my word there are others. Mr Bales is no longer allowed on that site. Read you can all see for yourself.

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#1 REBUTTAL Owner of company

Response to incorrect and slanderous statements by a vindictive client

AUTHOR: Ed Bales - Managing Director, FPC LLC - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Wednesday, May 06, 2009

While I can not comment on the case at hand because our attorney will be taking action in the very near future, I can tell you that this client is clearly incorrect and slanderous in her remarks and decided not to follow the instructions or allow us to complete our services because of reasons that I can not discuss at this time.

I can say to refer to the first paragraph of her nonsense about me requesting money and her getting paperwork and not having any way of send it back to us. I am attaching the original email she received with her with the contract. She received it and replied to it receiving the contract and paperwork. I have this and it will be used in the civil proceeding.

While that should be enough to show that when you make such complete slanderous statements in your first paragraph, what credibility does she have left, NONE!

Here is the emai I sent:

From: ESBales@aol.com
To: BRITTYXX@XXX.com
Cc: XXXXXXX@aol.com
Sent: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 6:25 pm
Subject: Re: Paperwork


Hi Jackie:

The paperwork is attached.

Please review page 2 of the Release Agreement. It has services and wiring information.

Please fax all the paperwork to 302-397-2409. If you decide to overnight everything with a cashier's check to save the wiring fee, please call XXXXX and send it directly to the NJ Offices because I will be there this week.

Also, please send a PSI and other information that we spoke about. If you have any questions, please feel free to call my cell at 302-341-9212 or the toll-free below.

We all look forward to advocating for the case at hand.

Warm Regards,
Ed Bales
Managing Director
Federal Prison Consultants, LLC

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As you can see, she not only had our fax number to send the documents back to, she also had my direct cell phone and our toll-free number. I have this email and it will be made public will other email that prove slander AFTER a civil case has been filed.

When you go to the home page of Ripoff report it tells you to weigh the information. I have been working as a prison consultant since 2000, about 10 years. While not every client can receive a positive decision, there is not much negative information out there because we have done our job and I go out of my way to help clients. I will also post some comments from present clients in the near future that will tell you they call me all hours of the night and I answer their calls or return their calls within a day and usually the day they called. It is unfortunate that this client did not even give us the opportunity to finish our work and allowed a "friend" who was turned down as a client because she played games with the company to reach this degree of disgust and slander on people that were trying to help her husband.

Ed Bales
Managing Director
Federal Prison Consultants, LLC

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