Appeals

Atlanta, Georgia Court of Appeals Lawyer

A state or federal criminal conviction does not always close the door with finality on a defendant. There may have been legal issues not identified or inappropriately argued by your original attorney, or objections made that were overruled by the trial court. At the Federal Law Group in Atlanta, Georgia, we have represented clients in various Courts of Appeals, and have successfully argued for reduced sentences and overturned convictions for our clients.

Many clients have sought the assistance of The Federal Law Group after being convicted of a State or Federal crime. For many of our clients, the original attorney failed to identify potential sentencing mitigation factors, or failed to preserve issues during the original trial. That lack of attention may have resulted in conviction, or a higher sentence, and can be challenged in the Court of Appeals.

Even if The Federal Law Group did not represent you in the trial court, we can represent you in the Court of Appeals. Our job is to show that material mistakes made by the trial court or your previous attorney entitle you to an acquittal. It is also possible to file a habeas corpus petition to request re-sentencing to a lesser amount of time.

When a firm attorney represents you at both the initial trial and the case before the Court of Appeals, we will ensure that all material issues are preserved in court. We will always make objections at trial if we feel it important to do so, even if they are overruled by the judge. By doing so, a record of that particular issue is maintained for subsequent review. This allows us to raise those issues on appeal of the conviction and/or sentence.

Please know that timing is important as there is a statute of limitations for general appeals. It is, therefore, imperative for you to contact us immediately for a review of your case.