Appeals

Houston Appellate Lawyer – 20 Years Experience

A defeat at the trial court level can be taxing, but your freedom is worth fighting for. So, at the Houston Law Offices of Ned Barnett, we often take on cases that must be pursued through appeal.

Our legal team is licensed to practice before all Texas state courts, as well as the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and the United States Supreme Court. We have the tools and resources to meet your appellate needs, from reviewing documents and court records to drafting briefs and filing successful motions and writs.

A New Attorney – A New Look at Your Case

Sometimes, by the time your trial is finished, your trial lawyer has been working on your defense for an extended period of time. A new attorney can lend a fresh perspective to your appeal and may even find hidden issues and errors that your original lawyer missed.

Should I Appeal?

It is often hard to know whether or not you should appeal your case without talking with a well-qualified appellate attorney. Good reasons to appeal include errors in your case that caused you to lose. Maybe your lawyer objected to introduction of evidence but was overruled, and the evidence came in against you. Maybe the jury was selected unfairly. Maybe the jury instructions were wrong.

At the Law Offices of Ned Barnett, we can take a good, solid look at your case and help you decide whether an appeal will serve your goals. Attorney Ned Barnett has been practicing criminal law and procedure for more than 20 years, so he is well versed in the requirements of federal and Texas law.

Act Quickly – You Only Have a Limited Time to Appeal

The law places a statute of limitations on appeals. So, if you are going to appeal your case, you must decide quickly! Take action by speaking with our appellate team about your needs. The Houston Law Offices of Ned Barnett is available by calling 713-222-6767 or toll-free at 800-338-8070. You may also complete our online intake form.