California Appellate Lawyers
If you have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, you have the right to file an appeal of the verdict. At the Law Office of Jeffrey T. Hammerschmidt we are recognized for our successful handling of appeals on behalf of our clients who have been convicted at trial or have pled guilty based on unconstitutional grounds.
Contact the Law Office of Jeffrey T. Hammerschmidt. Call 559.233.5333.
Not all lawyers undertake appeals
An appeal gives you the opportunity to reverse a conviction based on error. To be successful on appeal, an attorney must be highly knowledgeable about court rules and procedures of the trial court. Attorney Jeffrey T. Hammerschmidt is a former deputy district attorney. He has the needed familiarity with court rules and can identify issues on which an appeal should be based.
Advising clients on the basis for appeal
Not every adverse verdict can or should be appealed. However, many can because of errors made during the first trial. Our law firm handles appeals based on:
- Trial errors
- Use of excluded evidence
- Exculpatory evidence
- Improper application of the law
- Inappropriate argument by the prosecuting attorney
- Improper jury instructions
- Sentencing outside of the sentencing guidelines
We will advise you about the strength of your case. If you decide to move forward with an appeal, we ensure that the proper notice of appeal is filed with the court.
Expungement and record sealing
In addition to handling appeals, we can also help you have a prior conviction expunged from your record or have your criminal record sealed from public view.
Contact us to discuss your appeals case. We accept appellate cases originally handled by other lawyers as well those at which we were the trial attorneys. Call for a free consultation.
