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FloridaCriminal Appellate Law Lawyers in Melbourne, Florida

An appeal involves briefing issues for a higher court to review. Appellate attorneys in Melbourne, Florida 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 Melbourne, Florida 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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Lucinda Crandell Pruss

Lucinda Crandell Pruss
Law Offices of Lucinda Crandell Pruss PL
Law Offices of Lucinda Crandell Pruss PL PO Box 372155
Ind Hbr Bch, FL 32937
Licensed for 16 years, Lucinda Crandell Pruss is a Family Law and Elder Law lawyer who attended Florida A&M University College of Law... read more >

Stacy Leigh Burgett

Stacy Leigh Burgett
Watson, Soileau, DeLeo & Burgett PA
3490 US-1
Cocoa, FL 32926
Licensed for 42 years, Stacy Leigh Burgett is a Drug Crimes and Real Estate Law lawyer who attended University of Florida Levin College of ... read more >

Edgar Alexander Brown

Edgar Alexander Brown
1626 90th Ave
Vero Beach, FL 32966
Licensed for 51 years, Edgar Alexander Brown is a Criminal Defense and Wrongful Death lawyer who attended University of Florida Levin Colle... read more >

Ambar Janakrai Vyas

Ambar Janakrai Vyas
Department of Defense
2705 Winchester Dr
Cocoa, FL 32926
Licensed for 9 years, Ambar Janakrai Vyas is a Criminal Defense and Aviation Law lawyer who attended Florida State University College of La... read more >

Marcella Maria Bouchard

Marcella Maria Bouchard
14219 Lake Underhill Rd
Orlando, FL 32828
Licensed for 29 years, Marcella Maria Bouchard is a Criminal Defense and Environmental Law lawyer... read more >

Nicole P Menz

Nicole P Menz
Indian River County Court Judge
2000 16th Ave
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Licensed for 30 years, Nicole P Menz is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer who attended Valparaiso University School of Law... read more >

Howard Marc Swerbilow

Howard Marc Swerbilow
18th circuit state attorney
116 Barnacle Pl
Rockledge, FL 32955
Licensed for 50 years, Howard Marc Swerbilow is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of Baltimore School of Law... read more >

Justin Arthur Barenborg

Justin Arthur Barenborg
Public Defender, 19th Judicial Circuit
2000 16th Ave Rm 235
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Licensed for 10 years, Justin Arthur Barenborg is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Florida Coastal School of Law... read more >

Wendy L Diaz

Wendy L Diaz
Public Defender's Office 19th Judicial C
2000 16th Ave Ste 235
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Licensed for 10 years, Wendy L Diaz is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Florida Coastal School of Law... read more >

Stephen M Snyder

Stephen M Snyder
Office of the Public Defender Nin
2000 16th Ave
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Licensed for 24 years, Stephen M Snyder is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Boston University School of Law... read more >
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Criminal Appellate Law Specialty Areas

Certified in Criminal Appellate

Florida Bar Board Certification in Criminal Appellate - Lawyers certified in Criminal Appellate Law by the Florida Board of Legal Specialization have demonstrated substantial involvement in this area of the law.


The term "criminal appellate law" is defined as the practice of law that involves "the recognition and preservation of error committed by lower tribunals in criminal cases, and the presentation of argument concerning the presence or absence of such error to state or federal appellate courts." Criminal Appellate law can involve appeals from either misdemeanor or felony convictions.


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.


Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Founded in 1988, FACDL promotes excellence in the practice of criminal law while protecting the rights of the accused. Many of the top criminal defense attorneys in the State of Florida are active in this trusted organization. FACDL unites and educates attorneys in the criminal justice system in Florida.



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