What is Appellate Law?
Appellate law is a legal area that pertains to appealing a court’s or judicial decision in a legal matter. When one party... Read More
Causes of Wrongful Convictions
The justice system is, unfortunately, often stacked against defendants. A person’s situation becomes even worse when they are represented by a criminal... Read More
How Long Does an Appeal Take?
Whether you have been wrongfully convicted of a crime, or you want to try and overturn a decision made in a civil... Read More
How Does the Appeals Process Work?
The appeals process provides a way for parties who have lost a legal case during trial to have their case heard again... Read More
Options Available if You Lose in Appellate Court
If you go to court and significant substantive or procedural issues result in you losing your case, you have the option to... Read More
The Grounds for Appealing a DUI conviction
A conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) can seriously impact your personal and professional life. There are... Read More
Tips to Give You the Best Chance at Your Appeal
The trial court does not always come to the correct conclusion in criminal and civil cases. If you believe that the court... Read More
Appealing the Distribution of Property in a Divorce
There are many issues that must be settled before a divorce is finalized, and one of the most significant is the distribution... Read More
Appealing a Spousal Support Ruling
If spouses cannot agree on the terms for spousal support in a divorce, the court may be required to issue a ruling... Read More
What are the Elements of a Written Appellate Brief?
One of the most important aspects of an appeal is the written brief. The written appellate brief collects, summarizes, explains, and argues... Read More