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Appellate Representation

Newark Appellate Lawyer Representing Clients in State and Federal Criminal Appeals in New Jersey and New York

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, criminal defense attorney James S. Friedman has obtained favorable verdicts in criminal cases. Attorney Friedman is equally committed to providing effective representation in criminal appeals and post-conviction matters. Contact him to discuss appellate representation.

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

An Active and Knowledgeable 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, including:

Contact James S. Friedman, Criminal Defense Lawyer

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


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17 ACADEMY STREET, SUITE 1100 - PO BOX 32009 - NEWARK, NJ 07102 - PHONE: 866-484-1906

115 PINE STREET, SUITE 7 - RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450 - PHONE: 866-484-1906

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