An appeal asks a higher court to review a decision for legal error. The deadlines are short and strict, so it is important to act quickly.
An appeal is not a new trial. It is a focused argument, built from the record of what already happened, asking the Court of Appeal to correct a legal mistake made below. We review the record, identify the strongest issues, and present them in clear written briefs.
Circle Law handles appellate briefing and writ proceedings in the California Court of Appeal, an area many defense practices do not cover. If you believe a ruling or conviction was wrong, there may be a way to challenge it, and the firm can assess whether that option is open in your case. This work is available to our own clients and to other counsel who need appellate briefing on a matter.
Appellate and writ deadlines can be very short, sometimes only days after a judgment or order. If you think you may have grounds to appeal, or you have already missed a deadline and want to know your options, reach out promptly so no rights are lost.