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An appeal involves briefing issues for a higher court to review. Appellate attorneys in Vernon Parish, Louisiana 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 Vernon Parish, Louisiana 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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S Christie Smith IV

S Christie Smith IV
SmithBush, LLP
300 Courthouse St. Post Office Drawer 1528
Leesville, LA 71496
Licensed for 28 years, S Christie Smith IV is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer who attended Paul M. Hebert School of Law, Loui... read more >

James Heath Dillon

James Heath Dillon
Heath Dillon Law LLC
300 Courthouse Street
Leesville, LA 71446-4246
Licensed for 29 years, James Heath Dillon is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended Paul M. Hebert Law Center - Louisiana Sta... read more >

Daniel Wayne Bush

Daniel Wayne Bush
119 S 1st St
Leesville, LA 71446
Licensed for 20 years, Daniel Wayne Bush is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Simeon Christie Smith IV

Simeon Christie Smith IV
Smith Advocates, LLC
300 E Courthouse St
Leesville, LA 71446-4331
Licensed for 28 years, Simeon Christie Smith IV is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Mary Katherine Beaird

Mary Katherine Beaird
303 E Texas St
Leesville, LA 71446-4307
Licensed for 13 years, Mary Katherine Beaird is a Criminal Defense 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.


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