The Right to Appeal
The right to appeal is well-established in our legal system. Judges, like attorneys and everyone else, sometimes make mistakes. Varying legal standards and complex fact patterns can lead to errors in judgment, and litigants should be prepared to challenge the decision in an appellate court.
We help clients understand their appellate rights in family law cases, and guide them through the appellate process from start to finish.
Appeals Involve Writing, Writing and More Writing
As you can see from the process set out above, appeals involve a great deal of research and writing. They rarely involve oral arguments, although the court may convene a hearing to hear oral arguments from attorneys. Many attorneys prefer to be in court, and for that reason choose not to handle appellate matters. Appellate attorneys should have experience at legal writing and excel at persuading others through that medium.
Consultation with an Experienced Appellate Attorney
Attorney Andrew D. Wheeler has represented numerous clients in appellate cases, obtaining favorable results for clients in various family law matters. If you need to challenge the decision of a trial court, call us today at (850) 613-6923 and schedule an initial consultation to understand your right to appeal. We have offices in both Okaloosa and Walton Counties to serve clients throughout Northwest Florida.
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