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An appeal involves briefing issues for a higher court to review. Appellate attorneys in Allegan County, Michigan 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 Allegan County, Michigan 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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James Mikel Mcewen

James Mikel Mcewen
McEwen Law Office
550 Lincoln Rd
Otsego, MI 49078
Licensed for 29 years, James Mikel Mcewen is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer... read more >

Matthew W Antkoviak

Matthew W Antkoviak
Antkoviak & Antkoviak PC
416 Hubbard St
Allegan, MI 49010
Licensed for 25 years, Matthew W Antkoviak 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.


Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan

CDAM advocates for quality representation of those accused and provides training and educational resources to its members.


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