Experienced Ohio Appellate Attorneys
A jury verdict, judge's order or plea bargain is not always the end of the story in a legal case — whether in criminal court, civil court, or family court.
The losing party in a lawsuit will usually find a reason to go to the court of appeals. Whether you are looking to appeal a decision you believe is incorrect, or need advice because your opponent has filed an appeal, the appellate attorneys at Betras, Maruca, Kopp, & Harshman, LLC have the skills to help.
Court of Appeals Versus the Trial Court
A court of appeals proceeding — whether in civil or criminal court — is very different from the trial court, and the set of required skills is very different as well.
A trial is almost entirely about questioning facts. Did the defendant commit the crime? Did the spouse try to hide assets? Did the injured person really have whiplash?
In appeals, the only questions that matter are what lawyers call "questions of law." Did the judge or the lawyers in the trial court make any legal mistakes? Did a lawyer or judge act in a way that violated the Constitutional rights of one of the participants? Was evidence allowed that should have been excluded in a suppression hearing? Were the instructions to the jury proper?
Court of Appeals Representation - Ohio, Pennsylvania
Criminal Cases ∙ Medical Malpractice ∙ Personal Injury ∙ Family Law
Betras, Maruca, Kopp, & Harshman, LLC has a group of experienced appeals lawyers with deep understanding of the different types of legal mistakes that can be made during a trial or hearing — and how to use those mistakes to reverse a decision, overturn a conviction, or reduce a sentence.
You Have Limited Time to File an Appeal
Court rules do not allow a lot of time in which to file an appeal. If you wait too long, you could forever lose your right to ask the court of appeals to take a second look at a case you lost.
At Betras, Maruca, Kopp, & Harshman, LLC, we offer free initial consultations to all new clients. Contact our office today to schedule an appointment. Call 1-866-405-0428 or send us an e-mail.
