Nationwide Criminal Appellate Lawyers
It ain't over until it's over, in the immortal words of Yogi Berra. If you were found guilty at trial or even if you pleaded guilty, there are avenues to have your conviction set aside or to win a new trial. An overly harsh sentence can also be reduced through appeals.
Renowned Birmingham, AL criminal defense lawyer Jim Parkman is also accomplished in criminal appeals and post-conviction relief. Mr. Parkman and his law partners have successfully represented clients in state and federal appellate courts after convictions on drug charges, fraud and other white collar crimes.
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Act Fast to Preserve Your Right to Appeal
If you were convicted in federal court, there is a 10-day window to file a Notice of Appeal with the U.S Court of Appeals. Contact us immediately to examine your possible grounds for appeal and get on the docket.
Experienced in State and Federal Criminal Appeals
Attorneys of Parkman, Adams & White have argued before the Alabama Supreme Court, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals (Alabama/Georgia/Florida) and throughout the United States in other federal circuits. We have also filed writs to the U.S. Supreme Court.
We have been able to reverse convictions by revealing fatal errors in criminal proceedings and overturn sentences after judges imposed harsh sentences not supported by the facts of the case or the relevant law in the jurisdiction.
Appeals are an examination of the trial record for flaws that tipped the scales of justice unfairly against the defendant — prosecutor misconduct, bench rulings, jury instructions, etc. If Parkman, Adams & White represented you at trial, you can be assured that appropriate objections were raised in anticipation of appeal. If you were represented by another lawyer, we scour the transcripts for appellate opportunities.
After all appeals are exhausted, we will also examine grounds for writs such as habeas corpus to bring decisive new evidence or concerns to the attention of the court, or to argue ineffective assistance of counsel if your first attorney botched your defense irreparably.
Parkman, Adams & White will leave no stone unturned to get you a second chance at justice. Call us at 205-377-4163, toll-free 1-888-663-3101 or e-mail us to arrange a consultation.
