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KentuckyCriminal Appellate Law Lawyers in Richmond, Kentucky

An appeal involves briefing issues for a higher court to review. Appellate attorneys in Kentucky may also make an oral argument to the judge or judges deciding the appeal.


When choosing a criminal defense attorney for an appellate case, keep in mind that strict timelines often apply to appeals.


Most criminal appellate attorneys in Kentucky charge flat fees for direct appeals and post conviction cases.


Many of the top appellate attorneys devote a significant portion of their practice to this niche area of the law.


Appellate law in the criminal justice system also includes federal habeas petitions and post-conviction motions for illegal sentences, ineffective assistance of counsel or prosecutorial misconduct.


Many of the top criminal appellate lawyers in the United States belong to The Council of Appellate Lawyers. The CAL is the first and only national appellate bench-bar organization.

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Sharon Kay Allen

Sharon Kay Allen
Allen Law Office
P.O. Box 1228
McKee, KY 40447
Sharon Kay Allen is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Marvin B Coles

Marvin B Coles
Coles Law Office
215 Saint Clair St
Frankfort, KY 40602
Marvin B Coles is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Andrew Martin Stephens

Andrew Martin Stephens
Andrew M. Stephens & Associates
107 Church Street Suite 200
Lexington, KY 40507
Andrew Martin Stephens is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

John E Cornett

John E Cornett
112 North Court Street
Georgetown, KY 40324
John E Cornett is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Fred E Peters

Fred E Peters
P.O. Box 2043
Lexington, KY 40588
Fred E Peters is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Jamesa J Drake

Jamesa J Drake
KY Dept of Public Advocacy
100 Fair Oaks Ln Suite 301
Frankfort, KY 40601
Jamesa J Drake is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Bryce Lowry Caldwell

Bryce Lowry Caldwell
Caldwell Caldwell & Caldwell
156 Market St
Lexington, KY 40507
Bryce Lowry Caldwell is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Bernard Pafunda

Bernard Pafunda
Pafunda Law Offices
175 E Main St Suite 600
Lexington, KY 40507
Bernard Pafunda is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Bonnie K Potter

Bonnie K Potter
Department of Public Advocacy
116 Church Street
Lexington, KY 40507
Bonnie K Potter is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Damon Loyd Preston

Damon Loyd Preston
Department of Public Advocacy
100 Fair Oaks Lane Suite 302
Frankfort, KY 40601
Damon Loyd Preston is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Ernie W Lewis

Ernie W Lewis
506 Marshall Court
Frankfort, KY 40601
Ernie W Lewis is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

J Brent Austin

J Brent Austin
Seif & Austin, PLLC
163 E. Main Street #130
Lexington, KY 40507
J Brent Austin is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

James Isaac Lowry

James Isaac Lowry
Hughes Lowry Milner & Hayworth
271 West Short Street Suite 812
Lexington, KY 40507
James Isaac Lowry is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Karen E Woodall

Karen E Woodall
Karen E. Woodall, PLLC
100 E. Court Sq
Princeton, KY 42445
Karen E Woodall is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Michael A Rowady II

Michael A Rowady II
Law Offices of Michael Rowady, II
212 South Maple Street P.O. Box 57
Winchester, KY 40391
Michael A Rowady II is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Thomas B Griffiths

Thomas B Griffiths
Department of Public Advocacy
115 Church Street
Lexington, KY 40507
Thomas B Griffiths is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Willis G Coffey

Willis G Coffey
Coffey & Ford, PSC
45 E Main St
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
Willis G Coffey is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Patrick F Nash

Patrick F Nash
129 W Short St
Lexington, KY 40507
Patrick F Nash is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Aaron John Currin

Aaron John Currin
330 Scott Street Suite 400
Lexington, KY 40507
Aaron John Currin is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Amy Robinson Staples

Amy Robinson Staples
100 Fair Oaks Lane Suite 302
Frankfort, KY 40601
Amy Robinson Staples is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Ben Cabuay

Ben Cabuay
113 Church Street
Lexington, KY 40507
Ben Cabuay is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Benjamin P Hicks

Benjamin P Hicks
300 West Short Street
Lexington, KY 40507
Benjamin P Hicks is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Brad Dale Clark

Brad Dale Clark
114 Church Street
Lexington, KY 40508
Brad Dale Clark is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Chad Butcher

Chad Butcher
112 Church Street
Lexington, KY 40507
Chad Butcher is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Charles Kelly Kilgore

Charles Kelly Kilgore
269 West Main Street Suite 600
Lexington, KY 40507
Charles Kelly Kilgore is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Charles P Gore III

Charles P Gore III
269 West Main Street Suite 400
Lexington, KY 40507
Charles P Gore III is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Edward C Monahan

Edward C Monahan
4317 Clemens Drive
Lexington, KY 40514
Edward C Monahan is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Ellen C Moore

Ellen C Moore
126 South Main Street
Versailles, KY 40383
Ellen C Moore is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

J Gregg Clendenin

J Gregg Clendenin
P.O. Box 1138
Nicholasville, KY 40356
J Gregg Clendenin is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

J Michael Ruschell

J Michael Ruschell
1079 Thornberry Drive
Lexington, KY 40502
J Michael Ruschell is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

James A Shuffett

James A Shuffett
271 West Short Street Suite 400
Lexington, KY 40507
James A Shuffett is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Jerry Lee Wright

Jerry Lee Wright
156 Market Street
Lexington, KY 40507
Jerry Lee Wright is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

John Wamples

John Wamples
100 Fair Oaks Lane Suite 302
Frankfort, KY 40601
John Wamples is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Joseph Allen Black

Joseph Allen Black
650 North Main Street Suite 222
Lexington, KY 40509
Joseph Allen Black is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Joseph Andrew Rugg

Joseph Andrew Rugg
300 West Short Street
Lexington, KY 40507
Joseph Andrew Rugg is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Kevin M McNally

Kevin M McNally
513 Capitol Ave
Frankfort, KY 40602
Kevin M McNally is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

M Gail Robinson

M Gail Robinson
513 Capitol Avenue
Frankfort, KY 40601
M Gail Robinson is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Margaret O'donnell

Margaret O'donnell
P.O. Box 4815
Frankfort, KY 40604
Margaret O'donnell is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Matthew Wayne Boyd

Matthew Wayne Boyd
155 East Main Street Suite 220
Lexington, KY 40507
Matthew Wayne Boyd is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Max Harding Comley

Max Harding Comley
101 Saint Clair Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
Max Harding Comley is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Renee Sara Vandenwallbake

Renee Sara Vandenwallbake
100 Fair Oaks Lane Suite 302
Frankfort, KY 40601
Renee Sara Vandenwallbake is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Sally Ann Wasielewski

Sally Ann Wasielewski
P.O. Box 1180
Lexington, KY 40588
Sally Ann Wasielewski is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Sandra E Downs

Sandra E Downs
111 Jamestown Street
Lexington, KY 40513
Sandra E Downs is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Shannon Brooks-English

Shannon Brooks-English
111 Church Street
Lexington, KY 40507
Shannon Brooks-English is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Ej Hurst II

Ej Hurst II
1890 Star Shoot Pkwy Ste 170
Lexington, KY 40509
Licensed for 15 years, Ej Hurst II is a Appellate Law and Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Stephen Gray McFayden

Stephen Gray McFayden
P.O. Box 23213
Lexington, KY 40523
Stephen Gray McFayden is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >
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Nonprofit Legal Associations

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Founded in 1958, NACDL is the largest organization for criminal defense lawyers fighting to preserve fairness within America's criminal justice system. The organization has more than 10,000 direct members including criminal defense attorneys in private practice, public defenders in state or federal court, U.S. military defense counsel, law professors and judges.


Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

KACDL provides networking, advocacy and educational opportunities for Kentucky criminal defense lawyers.


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