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An appeal involves briefing issues for a higher court to review. Appellate attorneys in Nevada 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 Nevada 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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Kriston N Whiteside

Kriston N Whiteside
Whiteside Law Offices, LLC.
905 Railroad Street Suite 104A
Elko, NV 89801
Kriston N Whiteside is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >
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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.


Nevada Attorneys for Criminal Justice

The NACJ was established in 1989 to protect federal and state constitutional rights and to improve the quality and administration of justice for those accused of crimes. NACJ serves as the voice of Nevada criminal defense attorneys to the state legislature. Many of the top criminal defense attorneys in Nevada, practicing in both the state and federal courts, belong to this non-profit organization.


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