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IowaCriminal Appellate Law Lawyers in Lee County, Iowa

An appeal involves briefing issues for a higher court to review. Appellate attorneys in Lee County, Iowa 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 Lee County, Iowa 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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Michael M Phelan

Michael M Phelan
Phelan Law Office
P.O. Box 353
Montrose, IA 52639
Michael M Phelan is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

John M Wright

John M Wright
North Lee County Courthouse
701 Avenue F
Fort Madison, IA 52627
John M Wright is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >
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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.


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