Federal Criminal Appeals Lawyer in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals
We Are Federal Criminal Appeals
If you have been convicted of a crime in a United States District Court (the Federal trial court) in Illinois, Indiana or Wisconsin you need to consult with a Federal Criminal Appeals Lawyer who handles Federal Criminal Appeals in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. We are a boutique firm that handles only Federal Criminal Appeals in the Circuit Courts of Appeal throughout the United States and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. We are focused on finding and researching legal issues for Federal Criminal Appeals, whether you were convicted after trial or after a plea agreement. We are highly skilled brief writers and we can review an entire trial record or a sentencing record after a plea. Finding legal issues in both of these situations is the core of our practice. We will leave nothing to chance, no stone unturned, and we strive to achieve success in your case. The stakes are high, the consequences are serious, and you need serious representation for your Federal Criminal Appeal.
Call us for a free consultation at 1-800- APPEALS (1-800- 277-3257)
The Criminal Appeal Process: Mastering The Fundamentals
We will expose the legal issues that the judge and your lawyer missed
After the consultation, the first step in the appeal process is to scrutinize the court record, whether it is a trial record or the plea and sentence. We learn the details and issues of your case thoroughly by examining court transcripts, exhibits and motions. Crafting each legal issue for the appellate court’s review and conducting legal research are fundamental to your case; it’s where we start. Making sure every issue is covered and comprehensively researched is the starting point for a great legal brief. We will always run through numerous drafts of every brief before submitting it to the Court to ensure that no detail is lost; legal issues, case law, statement of facts (telling your side of the story), even grammar, sentence structure and paragraph structure are all essential parts of the process of creating your appellate brief. Your brief will be filed electronically and by hard copy with the Second Circuit. Knowing how to file is a key part to making deadlines with the Circuit Court of Appeals. After we file your brief the Government will file an answering brief and we will then have the opportunity to draft a “reply,” attacking the Government’s arguments against you. Each of these stages is essential to the appellate argument, each will receive our meticulous attention.
We are experienced in addressing questions posed by federal appellate judges.
Oral argument before the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals is a dynamic and fluid roller coaster ride for even the most experienced attorney. This is an interactive rapid-fire session where we advocate for you before a panel of Federal Judges; they ask questions, we answer and persuade, time is limited, preparation is paramount. Federal appellate courts differ from the trial courts; oral argument provides an appellate attorney with a limited amount of time to present your case and answer questions from the judges. But more than answering questions, oral argument is an opportunity to persuade the Court. It is a face-to- face meeting with the judges that will decide your case; it is the lawyer’s opportunity to probe the Court to see where they harbor doubts about the legal arguments raised in the appellate brief. Every question asked by a Judge on the panel is gold. Every question is an opportunity to understand and persuade. Our lawyers understand the essence and importance of the moment. We are there every step of the way arguing for you.
If you have been convicted of a crime in the Seventh Circuit, you can appeal your case to the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Contact our Federal Criminal Appeals Attorneys immediately. Call 1-800- APPEALS (1-800- 277-3257) for a free consultation. We will discuss your case, the issues, and what we can do to help you. We are a boutique law firm that guarantees zealous representation for our clients and we make sure that our trained, skilled, and experienced Federal Criminal Appeals Attorneys guide you through every step of the Federal Appeals Process.
You must appeal to the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals if you have been convicted or took a plea deal in one of the following U.S. District Courts:
- Central District of Illinois
- Northern District of Illinois
- Southern District of Illinois
- Northern District of Indiana
- Southern District of Indiana
- Eastern District of Wisconsin
- Western District of Wisconsin
These districts hear cases from cities such as Chicago, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; Madison, Wisconsin; and more. If your case originated in any of these courts, your appeal will go to the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. You must act quickly because time is limited. You only have 30 days to file a notice of appeal in order to guarantee your right to appeal. If you have not yet filed a notice of appeal, please contact us immediately at 1-800- APPEALS. Our Federal Appeals Attorneys will act fast to ensure justice is served and your rights are protected.
Our Federal Criminal Appeals Attorneys handle every type of criminal appeal before the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. This includes, but is not limited to
- Mail and wire fraud;
- White-collar crimes such as bank fraud, credit card fraud, insider trading, and public corruption;
- Drug crimes including conspiracy, possession, manufacturing, and sale;
- Gang activity, extortion, kidnapping, and robbery;
- Healthcare fraud and insurance fraud;
- Violent crimes including assault, manslaughter, and murder; and
- Firearm possession and manufacturing, and selling guns and ammo across state and federal lines.
Nothing goes unnoticed with our Federal Appeals Attorneys. We scour the trial record to find every appealable issue, as well as our own in-depth investigation to find new issues that failed to come up at the trial. No one can guarantee your best chance at justice than our Federal Appeals Attorneys. Contact us at 1-800- APPEALS immediately to get us started on the case.