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Whether you need an appeal for a child custody order, criminal expungement, property tax, or civil judgment matter, our experienced Naperville appeals attorneys can help. We have the knowledge, resources, and commitment to ensure your matter comes to a successful resolution. We use every tool and available resource to fight and win your case.
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Appealing an unfavorable court decision is important for any court judgement. There are laws governing the process and time you have to file an appeal with the courts. In this article, our Naperville appellate attorneys discuss Illinois appeals law. They discuss the types of matters that can be appealed, the amount of time you have to file an appeal for different matters, and the court process once an appeal is filed.
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In this article, our Naperville appeals attorneys help you better understand how motions for summary judgments are used in Naperville court cases. We examine what motions for summary judgments are and how they are used in Illinois courts to avoid costly litigation.
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In this article, our Naperville appellate law team discusses the Illinois child custody appeals process.
Appealing temporary and permanent child custody orders are very important. Appeals are used when judgments are deemed unfair to one of the parties involved. We examine the appeals process including the what can be appealed including the time frame to expect in a Naperville child custody case. We also examine the procedures for filing an expedited child custody appeal.
Read more from our Naperville appeals attorney on appealing child custody decisions in Illinois.
An appeal is not a new trial — it is a formal request for a higher court to review whether the trial court made a legal error. You cannot appeal simply because you disagree with the outcome. In Illinois, valid grounds for appeal typically include: improper admission or exclusion of evidence; incorrect jury instructions; application of the wrong legal standard; abuse of discretion by the judge; or procedural errors that materially affected the outcome. For criminal cases, additional grounds include ineffective assistance of counsel (requiring proof that the attorney's performance was deficient and that it prejudiced the result). Appellate courts do not hear new evidence or retry cases — they review the record from the original trial. Read more about the Illinois appeals process.
Timing is critical in appeals. In Illinois, a Notice of Appeal must be filed within 30 days of the entry of a final judgment — or within 30 days of the disposition of any post-trial motions that seek to alter the judgment. Filing even one day late can permanently forfeit your right to appeal. If you miss the deadline, you may petition the appellate court for a 30-day extension, but you must show a reasonable excuse. In DuPage County, appeals from the 18th Judicial Circuit Court are heard by the Illinois Appellate Court, Second District. Given the strict deadlines and procedural complexity, retaining an appeals attorney immediately after an unfavorable decision is essential.
Once a Notice of Appeal is filed, the appellant must prepare the Record on Appeal — every document, order, exhibit, and transcript from the trial court proceedings — and file it with the appellate court. The appellant then submits a written brief arguing the legal errors and why the decision should be reversed or modified. The appellee responds with a brief defending the original ruling. Oral argument may be requested, though many cases are decided on written briefs alone. The appellate court may then affirm, reverse, modify, or remand the case back to the trial court. Parties dissatisfied with the appellate court's ruling may petition the Illinois Supreme Court, though it accepts very few civil cases. Contact our Naperville appellate attorneys to evaluate your options.