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MissouriCriminal Appellate Law Lawyers in Clay County, Missouri

An appeal involves briefing issues for a higher court to review. Appellate attorneys in Clay County, Missouri 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 Clay County, Missouri 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 S. Shipley

Michael S. Shipley
Law Offices of Michael Shipley
204 East Kansas Suite A
Liberty, MO 64068
Licensed for 39 years, Michael S. Shipley is a Criminal Defense and Civil Trial Law lawyer... read more >

Richard Christopher Simons

Richard Christopher Simons
KC Defense Counsel
2005 Burlington Street
North Kansas City, MO 64116
Licensed for 14 years, Richard Christopher Simons is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer... read more >

Paemon Aramjoo

Paemon Aramjoo
Aramjoo Law Firm
17 W. Kansas St.
Liberty, MO 64068
Licensed for 10 years, Paemon Aramjoo is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Jordan R. Watson

Jordan R. Watson
KC Defense Counsel
2024 Swift St, Suite 102
North Kansas City, MO 64116
Jordan R. Watson is a Criminal Defense and Federal Crimes lawyer... read more >

David W Russell

David W Russell
Attorney at Law
2345 Grand Boulevard Suite2100
Kansas City, MO 64119
David W Russell is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Eric Eugene Vernon

Eric Eugene Vernon
Baldwin & Vernon
11 East Kansas St
Liberty, MO 64068
Eric Eugene Vernon is a Criminal Defense and Marijuana Law lawyer... read more >

Preston Lee Jones

Preston Lee Jones
Law Office of Preston Jones
1201 NW Briarcliff Pkwy Ste 200
Kansas City, MO 64116
Licensed for 14 years, Preston Lee Jones is a Criminal Defense and Immigration Law lawyer who attended SMU Dedman School of Law... read more >
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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.


Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

MACDL is a not for profit corporation formed in 1978. With offices in Jefferson City, Missouri, MACDL promotes excellence in the practice of criminal law and protect the rights of the accused. Members of the MACDL include many of the top criminal defense attorneys in Missouri.


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