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New HampshireCriminal Appellate Law Lawyers in Cheshire County, New Hampshire

An appeal involves briefing issues for a higher court to review. Appellate attorneys in Cheshire County, New Hampshire 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 Cheshire County, New Hampshire 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 Shaw

James Shaw
Law Office of James Shaw, PLLC
PO Box 678
Rindge, NH 03461
Licensed for 14 years, James Shaw is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer... read more >

Sheila J Burnham

Sheila J Burnham
Tower & Crocker
47 Main Street P.O. Box 510
Jaffrey, NH 03452
Sheila J Burnham 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.


New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

NHACDL works to ensure, safeguard and promote the effective assistance of counsel in criminal cases, supports and educates lawyers and promotes fairness and integrity in the criminal justice system.


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