Criminal & Civil Appeals
Criminal & Civil Appeals Lawyer
A verdict is not always the end of the road. Michelle has argued before the Illinois Appellate Court and the Illinois Supreme Court, and handles appeals from the trial court through every stage of review.
Grounds for an appeal
An appeal is not a new trial. It asks a higher court to decide whether the trial court made a mistake that affected the outcome, such as:
- A serious legal error by the trial judge
- A verdict that is not supported by the evidence
- A ruling that was clearly unreasonable or an abuse of discretion
- Ineffective assistance of counsel in violation of the Sixth Amendment
Deadlines are short
In Illinois, a notice of appeal generally must be filed within 30 days of the final judgment, or of the ruling on a timely post-trial motion. If you are considering an appeal, contact Michelle as soon as possible.
Clemency petitions
Michelle also prepares petitions for executive clemency to the Illinois Prisoner Review Board.
Get a free consultation
Tell Michelle a little about what happened. She will review it and get back to you, usually within one business day.
Charged, ticketed, or hurt? Talk to Michelle today.
Your first consultation is free. The sooner you call, the more options you usually have, especially when there is a court date or license deadline coming up.