New Jersey Criminal Appeals Attorney

Appellate Lawyer Representing Clients in State and Federal Criminal Appeals in New Jersey, New York City, and Other Jurisdictions

The law office of James S. Friedman, LLC, has considerable experience representing defendants in appeals of federal, state and municipal convictions in New Jersey, New York City, and other jurisdictions across the United States. Appellate attorney James S. Friedman has the knowledge and judgment to craft effective legal arguments in criminal appeals.

For many years, attorney James S. Friedman has obtained favorable results in criminal cases. He is equally committed to providing effective representation in criminal appeals and post-conviction matters. Contact a Newark state and federal criminal lawyer to discuss appellate representation.

The Appeals Process in State and Federal Appellate Courts

If you were convicted of a state or federal crime, you have a constitutional right to request appellate review of the trial court's handling of your case. When you appeal, a panel of appellate judges will analyze any issues your appellate attorney brings to its attention in order to determine if the trial court's actions were consistent with applicable law and procedure.

As your criminal appeals attorney, James S. Friedman will ask the appellate court to overturn any conviction that was obtained as a result of a violation of your constitutional rights. Your case may be returned to the trial court for further action, which may ultimately result in a decision to dismiss the criminal charges.

A Trial and Appellate Attorney

Trial attorneys and appellate lawyers perform different roles. James S. Friedman has substantial experience in both areas. As an active trial lawyer, he is familiar with the procedural rules that affect criminal defendants every day in our trial courts. This experience allows him to spot errors that can result in unjust convictions. As appellate counsel, he knows how to research and carefully craft persuasive appellate arguments and present them effectively to appellate courts. He has handled a wide array of criminal appeals:

• Federal appeals
• State appeals
• Municipal appeals
• Inmate disciplinary appeals
• Out-of-state appeals
• Appeals in jurisdictions outside of New Jersey and New York

Appellate lawyer Friedman wants his clients to understand each part of the appeals process. Learn more about these criminal appeal topics and issues:

• Educating clients about appeals
• Why appeal?
• Why hire appellate counsel?
• Commencing the appeal
• Appellate rules and trial error
• Oral arguments
• The components of a successful appeal

Contact a New Jersey Appellate Lawyer

There is a limited time to file a criminal appeal. If you have been unjustly convicted or received an unduly harsh sentence in any federal or state trial court, contact appellate lawyer James Friedman online or call 866-484-1906 to discuss criminal appellate representation.