Criminal Appeals

Texas Criminal Law Appellate Lawyers

Denton, Flower Mound, Lewisville, Coppell, Grapevine

When someone has been found guilty in a court of law, that conviction may be in error. The law provides for that possibility by having an appeals process.

At the Morris Legal Group, we have a criminal appellate attorney with more than 30 years of experience challenging criminal convictions. With an extensive knowledge of the law, he has worked on cutting edge cases in Texas and federal courts.

The first priority of an appellate practice is to examine the trial record, going through all motions and testimony searching for errors.

• Was bad evidence allowed into the trial?
• Were the charges based on an illegal search?
• Did the judge rule appropriately on the motions?
• Were the judges instructions clear and accurate?

Successful appeals require excellent communications skills and you will find that at the Morris Legal Group.

Exceptional writing skills are required for writing briefs that are compelling and to the point. The briefs are the primary way the appellate judges learn about the case.

Exceptional speaking skills are required for the brief time the court allows an appellate lawyer to present the case and answer questions. The successful appeals attorney can think quickly and present ideas in a concise, persuasive manner.

If you have been wrongfully convicted or if a family member is in prison because of errors in the trial, contact the Morris Legal Group for effective, experienced appellate lawyers.