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MissouriCriminal Appellate Law Lawyers in Jackson County, Missouri

An appeal involves briefing issues for a higher court to review. Appellate attorneys in Jackson 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 Jackson 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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Joe Welch

Joe Welch
Attorney at Law
4741 Central St., #117
Kansas City, MO 64112
Licensed for 23 years, Joe Welch is a Criminal Defense and Marijuana Law lawyer who attended Washington University School of Law... read more >

David M. Lurie

David M. Lurie
David M. Lurie
688 SE Bayberry Ln #105
Lees Summit, MO 64063
David M. Lurie is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Troy J. Leavitt

Troy J. Leavitt
Troy J. Leavitt Law Firm
1500 NW 7 Highway Ste 300
Blue Springs, MO 64014
Licensed for 28 years, Troy J. Leavitt is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer... read more >

Will M Helixon

Will M Helixon
Law Office of Will M. Helixon
435 Nichols Road Suite #200
Kansas City, MO 64112
Will M Helixon is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer... read more >

Kevin Wichman

Kevin Wichman
Wichman Law Firm, LLC
1001 Westport Rd
Kansas City, MO 64111
Licensed for 13 years, Kevin Wichman is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Ave Maria School of Law... read more >

Denise Kirby

Denise Kirby
The Law Office of Denise Kirby
2300 Main ST, Suite 900
Kansas City, MO 64108
Licensed for 30 years, Denise Kirby is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer... read more >

David M Lurie

David M Lurie
David M. Lurie
1100 Walnut St #2940
Kansas City, MO 64106
Licensed for 47 years, David M Lurie is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended University of Missouri School of Law... read more >

J Denise Carter

J Denise Carter
Denise Carter Law Office
211 NW Executive Way Suite G
Lee's Summit, MO 64063
Licensed for 32 years, J Denise Carter is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended University of Missouri-Kansas City... read more >

James R Hobbs

James R Hobbs
Wyrsch, Hobbs & Mirakian
1000 Walnut Street Suite 1600
Kansas City, MO 64106
James R Hobbs is a White Collar Crime and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law... read more >

Joshua Peter

Joshua Peter
Solomon & Peter, LLP
106 W 11 Street Suite #1620
Kansas City, MO 64105
Joshua Peter is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer... read more >

Thomas M Bradshaw

Thomas M Bradshaw
White, Goss, Bowrs, March, Schulte & Weisenfels
4519 Belleview Ave Suite 300
Kansas City, MO 64111
Thomas M Bradshaw is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

S Rafe Foreman

S Rafe Foreman
University of Missouri Kansas City
500 East 52Nd St.
Kansas City, MO 64110
S Rafe Foreman is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Texas Tech University School of Law... read more >

K Louis Caskey

K Louis Caskey
The Law Office of K. Louis Caskey, LLC
1102 Grand Avuene
Kansas City, MO 64106
Licensed for 42 years, K Louis Caskey is a Criminal Defense and Marijuana Law lawyer... read more >

Michael Scott Santschi

Michael Scott Santschi
Santschi Law Firm, LLC
406 W 34th St Ste 429
Kansas City, MO 64111
Licensed for 13 years, Michael Scott Santschi is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Ave Maria School of Law... read more >

F. Coulter DeVries

F. Coulter DeVries
deVries & Associates, PC
3145 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64111
Licensed for 45 years, F. Coulter DeVries is a Criminal Defense and Marijuana Law lawyer... read more >

Michael Patrick Joyce

Michael Patrick Joyce
Van Osdol & Magruder, PC
911 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64105
Licensed for 36 years, Michael Patrick Joyce is a Criminal Defense and Bankruptcy lawyer... read more >

Gerald M Handley

Gerald M Handley
Handley Law
1100 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64105
Gerald M Handley is a White Collar Crime and Civil Trial Law lawyer... read more >

Michael Chester McIntosh

Michael Chester McIntosh
14701 E 42nd St
Independence, MO 64055
Michael Chester McIntosh is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer... read more >

Christopher John Angles

Christopher John Angles
The Angles Law Firm
1125 Grand Ave Suite 1700
Kansas City, MO 64106
Christopher John Angles is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer... read more >

John Christian Aisenbrey

John Christian Aisenbrey
Stinson Morrison Hecker, LLP
1201 Walnut St Suite 2900
Kansas City, MO 64106
John Christian Aisenbrey is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Christine Michelle Blegen

Christine Michelle Blegen
Blegen Law Firm, LLC
212 NE Tudor Rd
Lees Summit, MO 64086
Christine Michelle Blegen is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Charles Walter German

Charles Walter German
Rouse, Hendricks, German & May, PC
1201 Walnut St 20th Floor
Kansas City, MO 64106
Charles Walter German is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Richard Dale Jacoby

Richard Dale Jacoby
Jake Jacoby Law Firm, LLC
201 N Spring St
Independence, MO 64050
Richard Dale Jacoby is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Paul R Katz

Paul R Katz
Simon & Katz Law Firm
312 W. 8th St
Kansas City, MO 64105
Paul R Katz is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Lance David Sandage

Lance David Sandage
The Sandage Law Firm, PC
117 West 20th Street Suite 201
Kansas City, MO 64108
Lance David Sandage is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Rekha Sharma-Crawford

Rekha Sharma-Crawford
Sharma-Crawford, Attorneys at Law
515 Avenida Cesar E. Chavez
Kansas City, MO 64108
Rekha Sharma-Crawford is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

WIlliam Michael Sharma-Crawford

WIlliam Michael Sharma-Crawford
Sharma-Crawford, Attorneys at Law
515 Avenida Cesar E. Chavez
Kansas City, MO 64108
WIlliam Michael Sharma-Crawford is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

William Marcus Ermine

William Marcus Ermine
1000 Walnut St UNIT 600
Kansas City, MO 64106
Licensed for 17 years, William Marcus Ermine is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law... read more >

Ronald L Hall

Ronald L Hall
606 West 39th Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
Ronald L Hall is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Richard Todd Bryant

Richard Todd Bryant
Richard T. Bryant & Associates, PC
1102 Grand Blvd Suite 804
Kansas City, MO 64106
Richard Todd Bryant is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

John Justin Johnston

John Justin Johnston
Wyrsch, Hobbs & Mirakian
1000 Walnut Street Suite 1600
Kansas City, MO 64106
John Justin Johnston is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

David Andrew Kelly

David Andrew Kelly
Kelly, Symonds & Reed, LLC
114 SW Third Street
Lees Summit, MO 64063
David Andrew Kelly is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Robert H Martin

Robert H Martin
Welch, Martin & Albano, LLC
311 West Kansas Ave
Independence, MO 95129
Robert H Martin is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Nathan Joe Owings

Nathan Joe Owings
Wyrsch, Hobbs & Mirakian
1000 Walnut Street Suite 1600
Kansas City, MO 64106
Nathan Joe Owings is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

John Anthony Picerno

John Anthony Picerno
1118 McGee Street Suite 2000
Kansas City, MO 64106
John Anthony Picerno is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Charles Myers Rogers

Charles Myers Rogers
Wyrsch, Hobbs & Mirakian
1000 Walnut Street Suite 1600
Kansas City, MO 64106
Charles Myers Rogers is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Andrew Stephen Talge

Andrew Stephen Talge
Richard T. Bryant & Associates, PC
1102 Grand Blvd Suite 804
Kansas City, MO 64106
Andrew Stephen Talge is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

James R Wyrsch

James R Wyrsch
Wyrsch, Hobbs & Mirakian
1000 Walnut Street Suite 1600
Kansas City, MO 64106
James R Wyrsch is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Christopher James Zarda

Christopher James Zarda
Armstrong Teasdale LLP
2345 Grand Blvd Ste 1500
Kansas City, MO 64108
Licensed for 6 years, Christopher James Zarda is a Appellate Law and Construction Law lawyer who attended University of Missouri-Kansas Cit... read more >

Kurt Douglas Marquart

Kurt Douglas Marquart
Attorney at Law
911 Main Street Suite610
Kansas City, MO 64105
Kurt Douglas Marquart is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

John Michael Quinn

John Michael Quinn
John Quinn Law Offices
1222 McGee Street
Kansas City, MO 64106
John Michael Quinn is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Michael Grzanka Bosley

Michael Grzanka Bosley
705b SE Melody Ln Ste 165
Lee's Summit, MO 64063
Licensed for 21 years, Michael Grzanka Bosley is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of San Diego School of Law... read more >

Roger Lindsey Hood

Roger Lindsey Hood
Law Office of Roger L. Hood
6700 E 123 St
Grandview, MO 64030
Licensed for 44 years, Roger Lindsey Hood is a Criminal Defense and Real Estate Law lawyer who attended Texas Tech University School of Law... read more >

Elizabeth Unger Carlyle

Elizabeth Unger Carlyle
200 Southeast Douglas Street
Kansas City, MO 64112
Elizabeth Unger Carlyle is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Marilyn Brady Keller

Marilyn Brady Keller
Wyrsch, Hobbs & Mirakian
Marilyn Brady Keller is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Jennifer Allison Merrigan

Jennifer Allison Merrigan
Death Penalty Litigation Clinic
Jennifer Allison Merrigan is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Lindsay Jo Anne Runnels

Lindsay Jo Anne Runnels
511 Holmes Street
Kansas City, MO 64106
Lindsay Jo Anne Runnels is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

William Brian Gaddy

William Brian Gaddy
William Brian Gaddy is a Criminal Defense lawyer... 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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