FEDERAL APPELLATE ATTORNEY IN WASHINGTON D.C. & MARYLAND
Before, during and after trial, judges make decisions which substantially affect your rights. These decisions include whether the prosecution can use certain evidence against you at trial; whether the jury can listen to certain testimony, or whether the judge correctly applied the Federal Sentencing Guidelines during a sentencing hearing, to name a few.
However, Judges sometimes make mistakes which could cost you years behind bars. A judge’s decisions in a federal case can be appealed to a United States Court of Appeals and if necessary to the United States Supreme Court.
My office regularly handles federal criminal appeals. An experienced appellate attorney will help explain what appellate remedies are available, what procedural deadlines are upcoming and the likelihood of success on appeal, which will hinge on the facts and circumstances of a particular case.
United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia
The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has appellate jurisdiction for the appeals that originate from the United States District Court in Washington, D.C. Many current and former Supreme Court justices were once members of this court. The Court is widely considered the second most important federal court in the United States, behind only the Supreme Court.
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has appellate jurisdiction for appeals from the federal districts of Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. The Court is in Richmond Virginia.
Experience Matters
From oral arguments to written appellate briefs, the Law Offices of Alfred Guillaume III can help guide you through the process of appealing a federal criminal conviction. I will offer an honest assessment of your chances on appeal, so that you can make the appropriate decision for your case.
CONTACT FEDERAL APPELLATE ATTORNEY IN WASHINGTON D.C. & MARYLAND
If you or a loved one is interested in filing an appeal in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit – contact my office immediately. Once a final judgement is entered, a defendant normally has only 14 days to file a notice of appeal.
Connect with me at 202-321-0549 or via email to schedule a free consultation. I am available 24/7 to assist you in any way possible to help obtain a favorable outcome.