Writs and Appeals

San Jose California Criminal Appellate Attorneys

At the Moore Law Firm, our criminal defense appellate lawyers provide dependable representation on direct appeal of criminal convictions, in writ petitions for appellate review of trial court rulings during criminal proceedings, and in petitions for a writ of administrative mandamus to appeal unfavorable board rulings on matters ranging from discipline of licensed professionals to suspension of driver's licenses. For a free consultation about our ability to identify and execute effective post-conviction or suspension strategies, contact us in San Jose or Fresno.

If you have been convicted of a criminal offense, our experience in appellate proceedings can help vacate the judgment of conviction, challenge the terms of the sentence, or find other avenues of relief. We make an exhaustive review of the trial record to identify the most promising grounds of appeal and present them on appeal in clearly reasoned and persuasive terms. On issues ranging from ineffective assistance of counsel to improper application of the sentencing guidelines, our attorneys' appellate experience can help you make the most of your one opportunity for a direct criminal appeal.

In administrative licensing proceedings, we have been successful in seeking further review of decisions to suspend or revoke driver's licenses and in protecting the ability of licensed professionals to remain active in their occupations. While the review in Superior Court is pending, we can also seek a stay of the license suspension in cases involving DUI or serious traffic violations.

Even at the trial level, our appellate experience enables us to make effective use of writ petitions to obtain reversal of unfavorable trial court rulings, as in decisions to try co-defendants together or to deny suppression of evidence seized in a drug possession or felony DUI case.

For additional information about our ability to provide effective appellate advocacy in criminal and administrative matters, contact the experienced criminal appellate attorneys at the Moore Law Firm.