Attorney James S. Friedman has significant experience handling out-of-state appeals for clients throughout the United States. Mr. Friedman has been provisionally admitted in other states to practice on a case-by-case basis to represent clients in need of an appeal.
Working with local counsel throughout the United States
Local counsel is an attorney licensed in the state of the appeal who handles the administrative aspects of the appeal, such as filing the notice of appeal, making sure all fees are paid and obtaining trial transcripts and other records. Attorney James Friedman researches the arguments to be raised, prepares the brief and, if needed, argues the appeal. He determines the issues on which the appeal will be based, and documents the problems and errors that occurred at trial. He prepares the oral argument and appears before the appellate panel. Whether handling an appeal locally or out of state, Mr. Friedman has the necessary knowledge and experience to identify the legal issues and craft persuasive appellate arguments.
Grounds for appeal
Licensed in New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts, attorney James Friedman has represented people in other state and federal courts. He has handled appeals on a wide variety of criminal matters. Like all appeals, those that he has undertaken for out-of-state clients are based on issues such as:
- Denial of a motion to suppress evidence
- Denial of a motion to suppress a defendant's statement to law enforcement
- Denial of a motion to dismiss the charges
- Evidence disappeared or was tampered with prior to trial
- New evidence materialized but was not disclosed to the defense attorney or used at trial
- The trial court's jury charge was wrong
- The sentence imposed was illegal
- Improper comments by the prosecutor to the jury
Advising clients honestly about the cost of an appeal
Whether he appears in New Jersey, New York or another state, attorney James Friedman is always conscious of the cost of an appeal. He counsels potential clients about their chances of succeeding on appeal, which enables them to make an informed decision about proceeding through the appellate process.
If you have received an adverse ruling in a criminal case in any state, contact Mr. Friedman at 866-484-1906 (toll free) to schedule a consultation to discuss appealing your case.
