On behalf of Alec Fitzgerald Hall and the staff at the Federal Defender's office for the Middle District of Florida, we hope that you will find much-needed information for any questions you may have. Whether you are a client or family member of a client, we want you to know that our mission provides high quality, client-centered representation to indigent defendants. Please let us know how we can best serve you. If any question was not answered below, please contact us at one of our offices.

  • For Clients
    • Clients Released on Bond
    • Detained Clients
    • Guidelines for Making Calls from a Detention Facility
    • Attorney-Client Privilege & Release of Information to Family/Friends
    • Client Property
  • Federal Court Process
    • Appointment of Counsel
    • Case Time Frame
    • Criminal Process
    • Appeals Process
    • Supervised Release and Violations
  • Preparing Your Case
    • Do I need a Federal Defender?
    • Discovery & Investigation
  • Going to Federal Court
    • Courtroom Behavior
    • Can a defendant's family come to court?
  • Bail
    • How much is bail?
    • How do family or friends post property for bail?
  • Federal Court Structure
    • Federal Courts in American Government
    • Defender Services
    • Federal Courts & The Public
    • Federal Courts' Structure
  • Glossary of Legal Terms