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An appeal involves briefing issues for a higher court to review. Appellate attorneys in Texas 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 Texas 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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R Kent Birdsong

R Kent Birdsong
Oldham County Attorney
PO Box 698
Vega, TX 79092
Licensed for 40 years, R Kent Birdsong is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Texas Tech University School of Law... read more >

Cristy McElroy

Cristy McElroy
Federal Public Defender-Northern District
500 S Taylor St STE 110
Amarillo, TX 79101
Licensed for 33 years, Cristy McElroy is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Maurice A. Deane School of Law - Hofstra University... read more >

Teresia J DePoyster

Teresia J DePoyster
Office of the Attorney General of Texas
301 S Polk St Ste 200
Amarillo, TX 79101
Licensed for 36 years, Teresia J DePoyster is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended Texas Tech University School of Law... 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.


Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

TCDLA has a proud history of supporting and educating criminal defense lawyers in the the state while advocating for the rights of the accused. Many of the top criminal defense attorneys in Texas are active within this organization.


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