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Appeals

We are criminal defense lawyers. Normally we practice at the trial level, in court in front of juries. However, when our clients lose trials, lose cases or lose legal issues, that is not always the end of the matter. Every person in this state, upon being convicted of a crime at trial, has an absolute right to appeal their conviction to the Indiana Court of Appeals. Under certain circumstances, sentences (even if you plead guilty) are appealable. Sometimes issues come up in cases that should be appealed before the case goes to trial. Not only can we help advise and guide you through these decisions, we are experienced and capable, through team effort, to give you the best chance on your appeal. Lawyers from our firm have argued before the Indiana Court of Appeals and the Indiana Supreme Court.

In a recent case, a total team effort resulted in our client winning his case and making new law in Indiana with a successful appeal and argument to the Indiana Supreme Court. That decision was challenged on a petition for certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court. Teaming with a law firm in Washington, D.C., we were able to convince the U.S. Supreme Court not to hear the case. The result was the Indiana Supreme Court decision stands and a serious felony charge against our client had to be dismissed. Team effort made this fantastic result possible. Let us help you in your appeal.