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South CarolinaCriminal Appellate Law Lawyers in Union County, South Carolina

An appeal involves briefing issues for a higher court to review. Appellate attorneys in Union 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 Union 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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Melinda Inman Butler

Melinda Inman Butler
The Butler Law Firm
103 Medical Science Dr.
Union, SC 29379
Licensed for 16 years, Melinda Inman Butler is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Pete Gus Diamaduros

Pete Gus Diamaduros
White Diamaduros & Diamaduros
108 West South Street
Union, SC 29379
Licensed for 38 years, Pete Gus Diamaduros is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Sammy Diamaduros

Sammy Diamaduros
White Diamaduros & Diamaduros
108 W. South Street
Union, SC 29379
Licensed for 33 years, Sammy Diamaduros is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Thomas Henry White IV

Thomas Henry White IV
White Diamaduros & Diamaduros
PO Drawer 643
Union, SC 29379
Licensed for 41 years, Thomas Henry White IV 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.


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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