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Los Angeles criminal defense attorney

Criminal Appeals

In my 25+ years as a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney, I have tried and won many different kinds of cases. But I am particularly proud of my success as an appellate attorney.

When Should criminal Cases be Appealed?

If you have reason to believe that you did not get a fair trial the first time, you have the right to appeal the decision. I have dedicated myself to mastering the appeals process, and as a result, I am able to win cases other attorneys could not.

I start by reviewing the records of the case in minute detail, with support from my team of paralegals and investigators. We frequently find that mistakes were made, mistakes that resulted in an unfair conviction, or a sentence that was too harsh and didn’t fit the crime.

Do Lawyers & Judges Really make Mistakes?

Unfortunately, yes. Many times, the defense attorney simply didn’t do their homework. They didn’t interview the right witnesses, or they didn’t file motions that could have helped their client, or they didn’t make sure the jury understood the judge’s instructions about how to make a decision about the case.

Sometimes, the defense attorney simply didn’t frame the argument in the best possible way. Maybe they were inexperienced. Maybe they lacked the specialized knowledge that I have. Or they just didn’t try as hard as they should have, because they were too busy with other cases.

Other times, it is the prosecution, or even the judge, that acted improperly. Maybe the judge allowed the prosecution to present evidence when it should have been suppressed. Or prosecution argued the case to the jury in an improper manner.

Sometimes the prosecution had evidence that could have helped the defendant, but they didn’t make that known. Prosecutors have been known to make deals with witnesses in order to get them to cooperate, without revealing that fact to the court.

I can Help You Get Justice the Second Time Around

Mistakes happen in criminal cases all the time, and the results can be tragic for the defendant—being wrongly convicted of a crime, or being given an unfairly harsh sentence. Fortunately, many of these mistakes are easily identifiable, just by carefully reviewing the record from the trial.

But it takes an attorney with years of experience with appeals, such as myself, to properly identify those mistakes, and then construct a legal strategy that results in a fair verdict. You have the right to a fair trial, but justice isn’t automatic.

You need the right attorney, truly the best of the best, and my track record shows that I have been that attorney for many, many people who were failed by our justice system the first time around. I won’t let them fail again. I’ll make sure you get the representation you deserve.

Contact Me Today for a Free Consultation

You can contact my office to schedule a free consultation about your case by calling toll free 1 (800) 972-1740 (phones are answered 24/7) or by filling out the form on the right. We have many offices in the Los Angeles area; you can also let us know if you would prefer to meet at your home or place of business. We look forward to hearing from you.

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