WHAT TO EXPECT FROM FIRST STEP RELATIONS ADVISORS

Navigating the American criminal legal system is complex, intimidating, & often isolating—especially for individuals & families who have never encountered it before. That’s where First Step Relations steps in.

Our work centers on guiding people impacted by the criminal legal system through every stage of their journey—from investigation & prosecution to incarceration, reentry, & beyond.

At First Step Relations, we offer direct client support, system navigation, & strategic consulting. Our approach is holistic, trauma-informed, & grounded in both professional expertise & lived experience. We collaborate with clients, families, attorneys, & community partners to ensure no one faces the system alone.

Our services include:

• Client & family preparation for all phases of the criminal legal process—from arrest & court appearances to incarceration & reentry

• Case consultation, narrative development, & support in identifying mitigating factors that can shape defense & sentencing outcomes

• Reentry planning & system navigation for individuals returning home from incarceration

• Training & education for organizations on how marginalizing systems, like the criminal legal system, impact individuals & communities

• Nonprofit advisory services, including real estate project management, program development & implementation, & RFP strategy

First Step Relations is more than a service provider—we’re a trusted partner & advocate. We help people take that first step toward justice, dignity, & long-term stability.