federal appeals attorneys

U.S. District Court of Appeals

Attorney Jonas B. Bednarek

Criminal defense and appellate lawyer, Attorney Jonas Bednarek, represents people who have been convicted of a crime in the state of Wisconsin by either the state or federal government, who believe that their conviction was wrong, or who believe that the sentence imposed by the court was unduly harsh.

Federal appeals are heard by the United States District Court of Appeals. Federal appeals must adhere to very strict rules, including time. If an appeal is not filed within the time allowed, the opportunity to appeal will likely be forever lost.

what can be appealed to the federal court of appeals?

In most instances, federal appeals involve trial errors or sentences. In most cases, if an error occurs during the trial, your criminal defense attorney must object to the error in order for it to be taken up on appeal.

automatic as right to appeal

Unlike Wisconsin appeals, which are automatic as a right, federal appeals are not automatic. A petition must be first filed with the United States Court of Appeals and accepted before an appeal of a federal conviction or sentence can be made. However, time is still a major roadblock, and you must file within the time limits allowed by law.

Free Appellate Consultation

If you wish to appeal your federal conviction, please contact the law offices of Attorney Jonas Bednarek for a free initial consultation.