Wheaton Appeals Attorneys

Wheaton Civil Appeals Attorneys

If the court doesn’t rule in your favor, you may have the option to appeal. An appeal allows you to challenge the legal errors made in the original trial and get a new outcome. At O’Flaherty Law, our Wheaton civil appeals attorneys help clients through the appeals process to protect their rights and get justice.

What is a Civil Appeal?

A civil appeal is not a new trial but a review of the lower court’s decision to see if legal mistakes were made. Appeals are about legal arguments not re-trying the facts or evidence. Common reasons to file a civil appeal:

• Misapplication of the law: The court got the law wrong.
• Procedural errors: Mistakes in the trial process affected the outcome.
• Improper evidence: Admitting or excluding evidence incorrectly resulted in an unfair verdict.
• Inadequate legal reasoning: The judge’s reasoning for the decision doesn’t follow the law.

Our Wheaton civil appeals attorneys review your case to find the legal errors and determine the best approach for your appeal.

The Appeals Process

The appeals process is complex and requires strict deadlines and rules. Here’s a quick rundown:

• Notice of appeal: The first step is to file a notice to the court and other parties that you are appealing.
• Record: The trial court’s records, including transcripts and evidence, are compiled.
• Briefs: Both sides submit written arguments on the issues.
• Oral arguments: In some cases, attorneys appear before the appellate judges in person.
• Decision: The appellate court decides and can affirm, reverse or modify the lower court’s decision.

We’ll walk you through each step, so your appeal is filed correctly, and your arguments are ready.

Why O’Flaherty Law for Your Civil Appeal?

At O’Flaherty Law we know what it takes to appeal a court decision. Our Wheaton civil appeals attorneys will provide you with thorough legal analysis and representation. Here’s how we can help:

• Case review: We review the original trial to find grounds for appeal.
• Precise filing: We handle all the filings and deadlines for your appeal.
• Written briefs: We write strong arguments for your case.
• Oral arguments: If needed we’ll argue before the appellate judges.

We’ll get you the best result and protect you throughout the appeals process.