Michael P. Hanle has been representing the homeless community for many years. He first began volunteering at the First Light Shelter in 2008
,
assisting homeless clients with their criminal issues. He has volunteered at Project Homeless Connect from 2010 - 2017. He has been volunteering with the BBVLP since 2016.
Lisa
Borden, Pro Bono Shareholder
at Baker Donelson,
has worked alongside Michael Hanle since 2008
and says:
"Michael has always said yes to helping homeless people; with no hesitation."
Current Cases:
Earlier this month,
Michael assisted eleven clients
in one day
at the City of Birmingham
Municipal Court. All the homeless clients that were in court
had pending cases from Project Homeless Connect. Out of those eleven cases
,
Michael was able to resolve six cases. Michael made a difference in each client's life.
Here's what some of Michael's homeless clients said about him:
"Michael's representation was amazing. Michael has an understanding of the people like me. He put himself on the level of humanity. He is more concerned with helping people instead of money. He was so professional. I believe God put the BBVLP and Michael Hanle in my life. God put the best lawyer in court for me."
--
Phillip Waites, who, because of Michael's representation, was able to resolve his traffic violations with the City of Birmingham
"Michael was a great advocate for me."
--
Dominque Griffin
, who, with Michael's help,
completed her program and had her case
with the City of Birmingham
dismissed.
"Michael changed my life."
--
Michael Byers
, who completed community service and stayed sober for a year, and, with Michael's help was able to have his court case resolved and start a new life.
