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Federal criminal appeals operate under distinct rules and standards. An appeal is not a retrial — it is a review of the trial court record for legal errors. Success requires deep understanding of circuit precedent and the applicable standard of review.
Common grounds for federal criminal appeals include: erroneous evidentiary rulings, improper jury instructions, prosecutorial misconduct, ineffective assistance of counsel, and sentencing guideline errors.
Our network includes attorneys who focus exclusively on federal appellate practice — lawyers who know the circuits, the precedent, and the arguments that persuade federal appellate judges.