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An appeal involves briefing issues for a higher court to review. Appellate attorneys in Georgetown County, South Carolina 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 Georgetown County, South Carolina 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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Harriet Victoria Smith

Harriet Victoria Smith
Victoria Smith Law, LLC
10993 Ocean Hwy Ste 2812
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
Licensed for 23 years, Harriet Victoria Smith is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of Tennessee... read more >

Gerald E Harmon Jr

Gerald E Harmon Jr
Harmon and Felts, P.A.
1109 Church St.
Georgetown, SC 29440
Licensed for 17 years, Gerald E Harmon Jr is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Elise Freeman Crosby

Elise Freeman Crosby
Crosby Law Firm, LLC
405 Dozier St.
Georgetown, SC 29440
Licensed for 30 years, Elise Freeman Crosby is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

James Rone Felts IV

James Rone Felts IV
Harmon and Felts, P.A.
1109 Church St.
Georgetown, SC 29442
Licensed for 20 years, James Rone Felts IV 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.


South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

The SCACDL advocates for the criminal defense profession and sponsors Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminars throughout the year.


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