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Alan Ellis is an American criminal defense attorney who specializes in federal sentencing, post-conviction matters, and prison placement, work that overlaps with the federal prison consulting field. A past president of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Ellis was described by the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit as "a nationally-recognized expert in federal criminal sentencing."[1][2] He maintains law offices in San Francisco and New York.[3]
Career
Ellis served as president of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers from 1990 to 1991 and received the organization's Robert C. Heeney Memorial Award, its highest honor.[2] His practice focuses on federal sentencing advocacy, post-conviction representation, and guidance on Bureau of Prisons designation and placement.[3]
In United States v. Walters, the Ninth Circuit referred to Ellis as "a nationally-recognized expert in federal criminal sentencing," a characterization that has been widely cited in connection with his work.[1]
Writing
Ellis is the author of several reference works used by practitioners in federal criminal defense, including the Federal Sentencing Guidebook, the Federal Prison Guidebook, and the Federal Post-Conviction Guidebook.[3]
Recognition
Ellis is a recipient of a Fulbright award and has served as a visiting law professor abroad.[3] His standing in the field is reflected both in the Ninth Circuit's published characterization of him and in his leadership role at the national defense bar.[1][2]
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Alan Ellis?
Alan Ellis is a criminal defense attorney who specializes in federal sentencing, post-conviction matters, and prison placement, and is a past president of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Q: Why is Alan Ellis considered an expert in federal sentencing?
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit described him in a published opinion as "a nationally-recognized expert in federal criminal sentencing," and he is a past president of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Q: What books has Alan Ellis written?
He is the author of reference works including the Federal Sentencing Guidebook, the Federal Prison Guidebook, and the Federal Post-Conviction Guidebook.
Q: Where does Alan Ellis practice?
He maintains law offices in San Francisco and New York.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Template:Cite court
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Alan Ellis". National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Retrieved 2026-05-28.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Attorney Alan Ellis". Law Offices of Alan Ellis. Retrieved 2026-05-28.