Naperville Appellate Court Lawyers · Illinois Criminal Defense Attorneys
If you accepted a plea agreement with a prosecutor or were found guilty in a trial, you have the legal right to appeal. The Law Offices of Michelle Moore & Kim DiGiovanni has earned a reputation in courts throughout the region for our intelligent, insightful strategies in criminal appeals cases.
As former prosecutors with more than 20 combined years of criminal law experience, we have seen firsthand the mistakes defense attorneys make in suppressing evidence, as well as the errors judges make in deciding on legal motions and instructing juries. If you have a sense that your prior defense attorney committed an error that violated your rights, or the judge ruled inappropriately on a legal issue, call us to discuss the circumstances of your case. We will provide a free initial consultation and will give you an honest evaluation of whether a court is likely to consider your appeal.
What Does It Take to Move Your Appeal Forward?
After a conviction, either by plea or by jury trial, you have the option of appealing your verdict and your sentence. Filing an appeal is a multistep process, beginning with a written motion of intent to appeal. This motion will include the precise decision or court action that resulted in a violation of your rights.
It is critical that the attorney handling your appeals understands legal precedent in Illinois case law. Your lawyer must be able to articulate how the trial process deviated from legal and constitutional requirements. This requires skilled, intelligent writing and arguing by a law firm that understands the investigative and discovery processes. Unless your motion to appeal gets past the evidentiary hearing, your appeal will likely fail or require a petition to a higher court.
Our firm offers a team of skilled, experienced trial lawyers who know the importance of clear, concise legal writing to present your case. We have extensive knowledge of the appeals process and judges' expectations in courts throughout northern Illinois counties.
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From our offices in Wheaton and St. Charles, we represent individuals in criminal appeals and clemency cases in Kane County and DuPage County, Illinois. Contact us to talk to an experienced Wheaton criminal appeals attorney today.
