Appealing to a Higher Power.

Fortunately, in Florida and throughout the country when you are pronounced guilty of a crime you have the right to appeal the decision.  Please understand that an appeal is not considered to be a brand new trial, but rather an opportunity to have a higher court consider the original decision to be sure that it was fair and accurate.

If you think that appellate judges receive new evidence, you would be wrong!  They only consider the decision of the trial court.  Here is the challenge of the appellate process.  You need someone to effectively frame appealable issues which necessitates decades of experience and substantial knowledge of complex legal issues.

An effective appeal begins with an experienced appellate lawyer.  In Nat Kidder and Bill Bennett, you will find a combined half-century plus of that very experience.  They have dealt with Florida appellate courts and know how to navigate them.  Please make an appointment at their St. Petersburg office by calling (727) 821-8000.

I Do Not Accept That!

In life sometimes, we are handed decisions with which we do not agree.  That can happen in family or criminal court.  So, what can you do about it if you live on the Central Gulf Coast of Florida?  The appellate process very simply allows you to have your case reviewed by a higher court because you and your attorney believe there was an impropriety in the first trial.

If you appeal a Florida family or criminal court decision what can you expect?  An appellate judge does not hear new evidence or any additional testimony.  They do consider the original trial court record.  It all hinges upon the written brief that these judges receive.  Your fate will be determined by that and the judge’s interpretation of said!

Florida appellate attorneys Nat Kidder & Bill Bennett have more than 25 years of experience each in drafting thoughtful and persuasive appeals and arguing our clients’ positions before criminal, civil and family law courts.  In Pinellas County and the surrounding area count on the expertise of Kidder & Bennett.  Call (727) 821-8000 for an appointment at their St. Petersburg office located at 275 - 96th. Ave. North.

Appealing to a Higher Court.

Remember, you did this when you were a kid.  When mom said no you asked dad.  Well, the stakes are much higher now.  If you or a loved one has been convicted of a crime you may have the right to appeal to a higher court.  The appellate process allows you to have your case reviewed by a higher court when a lawyer or judge has made a legal error.

This takes a very experienced and aggressive attorney to argue on your behalf.  The appellate judge will NOT receive new information.  They will, however, carefully consider the record of the trial in which you were convicted.  We hear about it all the time.  An unjust criminal conviction alters lives!

This is where the experienced, aggressive council comes in.  Nat Kidder and Bill Bennett have a combined half-century of experience arguing in these proceedings.  Kidder and Bennett are experienced appellate attorneys in St. Petersburg Florida and throughout the state.  Don’t accept your fate!  Call the law firm of Kidder and Bennett at (727) 821-8000.

The Definition of Appellate Advocacy.

Doesn’t the legal profession have enough terms (many in Latin!) that we simply don’t understand?  What exactly is appellate advocacy?  It is defined as legal representation by an attorney before any state or federal court.  Its history goes back to 1891 when the U.S. Court of Appeals created all of this.

Originally, the circuit courts’ jurisdiction included all matters not exclusively reserved for the district trial courts.  Today, an unsuccessful party in a lawsuit or administrative proceeding may file a timely appeal to an appropriate superior court empowered to review a final decision.  That is YOUR right if things did not go your way the first time!

Now you need to carefully choose the right law office to represent you.  In the St. Petersburg, Florida area that choice may well be Pinellas County appellate advocacy attorneys Nat Kidder and Bill Bennet.  At this critical juncture in your case you can tap in to their combined half-century of experience.  Call them today at (727) 821-8000.

Appealing a Conviction in Clearwater and St. Petersburg

Going into the process it is important to have this mindset - an appeal is NOT a new trial or an opportunity to change the outcome of a trial SIMPLY because you do not agree with it.  What your Pinellas County attorney is doing is appealing a ruling that a judge and/or attorney have misapplied the law OR another person has acted improperly in the initial trial.

Remember that appellate judges DO NOT hear new testimony or evidence.  They are empowered to consider the court record of the original trial.  Most appeals are decided solely upon the written briefs.  To frame a proper defense in the appellate process you need to find an attorney who has significant trial-level experience dealing with highly complex legal issues.  Remember, this is your LAST court of resort.

You may be interested in appealing a criminal or family law verdict.  At that moment it is time to consult Clearwater and St. Petersburg appellate law firm Kidder & Bennett at (727) 821-8000.  Nat Kidder and William Bennett have a combined half-century of defending criminal and family law cases.  Make an appointment today to visit them at their office located at 275 - 96th. Ave. North St. Petersburg, FL.

What to Know About the Appellate Process.

If you are unjustly convicted of a criminal offense the consequences are devastating.  It is important to understand what your options are to appeal such a decision.  Each level of the appellate court may only review arguments addressed by a lower court.  If there is any issue that may be appealed you cannot afford to miss the opportunity.

Appellate judges only consider the record of the trial court.  Most of the time it all hinges on the written briefs.  Successfully appealing the proper issues requires significant trial-level experience and substantial knowledge of legal issues that are extremely complex.  Upon that knowledge lies the necessity of being able to present a written brief precisely to the court.

If you feel that you have received an unfair conviction in your particular case please immediately contact Pinellas County Appellate Attorneys Kidder and Bennett.  They will discuss your case in detail to discover how they will appeal a bad decision by the court.  Call Nat Kidder and William Bennett today at (727) 821-8000.