California Appellate Lawyers

Courts don't always make the right decision the first time. Unfortunately, in criminal cases, the consequences of a wrong decision can be very serious -- punishments that don't fit the crime, mistakes that change the entire outcome of a case, or even an innocent person in prison. If justice wasn't completely served in a trial or serious errors were made, the defendant may file an appeal, which asks a different, higher court to reconsider the decision made at trial. California defendants convicted of a felony have just 60 days from the date of sentencing to file a "Notice Of Appeal". (On misdemeanor cases, you have 30 days from sentencing date to file the notice of appeal. Failure to file such a notice within that 60 days (or 30 days as the case may be) may result is losing your right to appeal. This means that your attorney must act quickly to preserve your rights.

If you're thinking of appealing your criminal case, it's generally a good idea to find a new attorney who specializes in criminal appeals. That's because appeals are different from trials -- they don't rely on testimony, and legal theories are often just as important as the facts of the case. The attorney you hire must be well versed and experienced in appellate law -- not a specialty of many criminal defense attorneys. In addition, because appeals are often caused by mistakes made at trial, it's important to hire a lawyer who can read the record and clearly see all of the mistakes that could have been made -- including mistakes that could have been made by your attorney at trial.

Wallin & Klarich can help. Our experienced Orange County appellate lawyers have handled criminal appeals in Southern California for more than 30 years. We understand the law, and we know how to scrutinize a trial for mistakes, misconduct or other grounds that could lead to a successful appeal. We promise to thoroughly review all the documents connected to your case, present you with the most complete list of options we can and argue your case thoroughly and assertively before an appeals court. Wallin & Klarich believes everyone, no matter what the accusation, is entitled to equal justice under the law; our appellate practice is just one part of how we follow through on that belief.

Paul Wallin defends client accused of murder on Bill O'Reilly and puts O'Reilly in his place

Paul J. Wallin, senior partner of Wallin and Klarich has been featured on numerous television programs providing his expert opinion on serious criminal cases. He recently was asked to appear on the Bill O’Reilly news program on FOX NEWS to discuss a highly publicized murder case which Wallin and Klarich was defending. Take a few moments to watch how Mr. Wallin aggressively defended our client’s position. In this case Wallin and Klarich was able to have our client’s bail lowered from 2 million dollars to $200,000 and our client was immediately released from custody upon bail.

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A client who does his homework can drastically improve their chances of a positive outcome in their case. Wallin & Klarich has helped thousands of clients win their serious criminal cases for over thirty years. Our clients MUST prepare a Statement of Case as soon as possible after they are arrested or discover they are under investigation for a possible violation of law.

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At Wallin & Klarich, we draw on more than three decades of experience practicing criminal law to help us win appeals. For some of our attorneys, that includes experience as prosecutors, which gives us essential insights into how law enforcement builds its cases. With more than 20 offices throughout Southern California, we have a deep and thorough knowledge of the courts and prosecutors where we work. We are committed to providing thorough and aggressive representation for our clients, and we're proud of our track record of reversals, acquittals, dropped charges and reduced penalties. And as a well-established firm, we have the resources and expertise to sustain long-term, expensive appeals.

Wallin & Klarich California criminal appeals attorneys start with the belief that all clients and their families deserve responsive, respectful and courteous attorneys -- which is why we're always available to answer your calls. This is especially important in an appeals case, which can last more than a year. We're available to talk about the status of your case 24 hours a day, seven days a week and every day of the year. With offices from San Diego to Victorville to Ventura, we can be wherever you and your loved ones need us. We have staff members who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, Farsi and Japanese as well as English, to help us communicate with all of Southern California's diverse residents.

The consequences of a criminal conviction can be life-shattering -- loss of your freedom, your family and your finances. If you were convicted at a trial or even just plead guilty that you later learned was a mistake, and justice wasn't served, you have the right to a second chance. For a free evaluation of your case, call Wallin & Klarich as soon as possible at 1-888-289-6915 or fill out our confidential online consultation form. We promise we'll be there when you call.

At Wallin & Klarich, we approach every case with the belief that the person we're defending could easily be one of our own family members. We've seen firsthand how stressful legal matters can be for our clients and their loved ones. We are committed to being available to our clients at all times -- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. If you or someone you would like to appeal a sentence of conviction in Southern California, you should call Wallin & Klarich today for a free evaluation of your case. Call 1-888-289-6915 or fill out our online consultation form to get in contact with a legal professional today. We will be there when you call.