Appellate Attorney

As an appellate attorney, Nick Sitterly represents clients seeking to appeal a court decision. The appellate process is complex and requires extensive law and procedural knowledge.

What is appellate law?

Appellate law refers to the legal practice of handling appeals, which are requests for a higher court to review and potentially overturn a lower court's decision. Appellate lawyers navigate complex procedural rules and argue cases before appellate courts.

Appeals require extensive research and preparation. Additionally, the outcome of an appeal is never guaranteed, as appellate courts have broad discretion in deciding whether to grant or deny an appeal.

However, for many litigants, appeals are an essential tool for seeking justice and correcting legal errors that may have occurred earlier in the litigation process.

When you need an experienced appellate attorney to handle your case, call Nick Sitterly!

What does the appellate process look like?

The first step in the appellate process is filing a notice of appeal with the appropriate court. This must be done within a certain timeframe after the initial judgment or ruling.

Once this has been filed, Nick Sitterly, an appellate attorney, begins reviewing all relevant documents from your case. These documents include transcripts, the evidence presented at trial, motions filed by both parties, and any other pertinent information that may help us build your appeals case.

During oral arguments before an appeals panel of judges or justices, appellate attorneys present compelling reasons for overturning their original verdict based on errors made during proceedings. Here are some of the errors that may be presented during this process:

  • Incorrect application of laws governing admissibility
  • Exclusionary rules regarding evidence
  • Improper jury instructions given
  • Failure by presiding judge(s) to follow proper trial protocols

The justices or judges will then review the evidence presented. If the appeals court agrees with the lower court’s decision, the case ends or can be appealed to a higher court. If the appeals court reverses the lower court’s decision, the case is returned to the lower courts.

The appeals court usually orders the lower court to take specific actions to remedy errors made:

  • Hold a new trial
  • Modify or correct the lower court’s judgment
  • Reconsider the case based on the appellate court’s decision and new evidence

What kind of cases can be appealed?

Acting as your appellate attorney, Nick Sitterly handles various types of cases, including criminal, civil, and business litigation. Here are some examples of cases we help to appeal:

  • DUIs
  • Drug offenses
  • Business embezzlement
  • Civil disputes
  • Contractual breaches

This is an abbreviated list of the kinds of cases we represent. Contact our appellate and criminal appeals attorney today to learn more about our services.

When To Call Our Habeas Corpus Attorney

Habeas corpus is a lawsuit filed by prisoners or their families to fight against these kinds of injustices:

  • False arrests
  • Illegal detainment or imprisonment
  • Prior attorney or counsel incompetency
  • Prior attorney or counsel incompetency

A habeas corpus attorney can help you file a petition for habeas corpus and represent you in court to argue that your detention is unlawful and should be overturned. They can also investigate the circumstances of your detention, gather evidence, and make legal arguments to support your case.

Police Misconduct Leading to False Arrest and Detainment

It’s common to see police misconduct as the leading cause of false arrests, detainment, and imprisonment.

While excessive force, such as beatings, shootings, and death, often grab headlines, it’s crucial to know that illegal law enforcement practices involve much more.

Police misconduct includes unfair treatment, usually based on discrimination and verbal abuse. It also involves the mishandling, tampering, and planting of evidence. You should also call in Nick Sitterly, a police misconduct attorney if you suspect that you or your property were illegally searched.

Having the right lawyer by your side can mean the difference between receiving justice or remaining behind bars.

Prisoners Deserve to Have Their Rights Fought For

Even if convicted, you still deserve to be treated like a human being. This includes being protected from cruel and unusual punishment and discrimination. While serving time, you also have the right to adequate medical care, clean and sanitary facilities, and the right to challenge any unfair or inadequate conditions of your imprisonment.

Contact Our Appellate Attorney Today!

Nick Sitterly’s background as a nationwide trial advocacy instructor has enabled him to stay current in winning strategies to help his clients receive justice and compensation.

He’s appeared in Courts across New Mexico, including state and federal Appeals Courts. By focusing on smaller caseloads, he ensures your case receives the thorough and personalized attention it deserves.

Contact Nick Sitterly, appellate attorney, today to schedule your consultation!

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