We Continue The Fight By Appealing Convictions.

Oftentimes, we are not consulted with until after a client has already been convicted of a crime. When this is the case we have to strongly consider an appeal. Appeals include post-conviction, judicial release, parole, probation, and habeas corpus. We are able to handle any type of criminal appeal from a death penalty appeal to an appeal of a misdemeanor conviction.

Appealing a conviction is extremely complicated. It is very important to have a highly competent and zealous attorney when appealing a conviction, filing a judicial release or post-conviction relief, or filing a habeas corpus in federal court. The Ohio Court of Appeals is comprised of twelve appellate districts, of which our firm serves them all. For example, Cleveland and all of Cuyahoga County is served by the Eighth District Court of Appeals which is comprised of twelve judges and is the state’s most populous district.

Judges make mistakes. Attorneys make mistakes. Prosecutors make mistakes. And, sometimes jurors engage in activity that is grounds for overturning a conviction. Cases have been reversed and remanded for jurors falling asleep, prosecutors failing to hand over full discovery, ineffective defense attorneys, and a variety of other reasons.

Your criminal appellate attorneys will make a thorough review of your trial record and pay close attention to detail, doing an in-depth investigation of all the records involved. Also a skilled trial attorney uses his courtroom experience to pinpoint possible errors that may have led to a conviction. At The Spitz Law Firm, you will be represented by a lawyer that has an in-depth understanding of the errors in procedure attorneys often commit in trial court, as well as the correct standards of review used by courts of appeal. Your attorneys at The Spitz Law Firm write thorough appellate briefs and argue effectively in appellate courts, which has helped us establish a record of successful appeals.

Post-Conviction Relief

The Spitz Law Firm represents clients in post-conviction petitions in state court and federal habeas corpus petitions concerning violations of constitutional rights. Our law firm will file a habeas petition after a direct appeal in the state court has been denied. When a person is being held in violation of his or her rights these types of post-conviction relief are often a good way to get results.

Parole Representation

The Spitz Law Firm represents clients at parole board hearings, representing their side when they become eligible for parole. Your criminal appellate attorney can also petition the parole board to reconsider its decision when parole has been denied. The Spitz Law Firm also handles matters of post-release control, for clients who have been convicted of crimes with serious sentences.

Probation Violations

Violating probation is easier than many people think. You may be accused of a violation for any number of reasons — like not reporting to a parole officer, failure to get a job, involvement with drugs or alcohol or allegedly committing another offense. When you face accusations that you have violated probation, you need a strong defense attorney on your side. The Spitz Law Firm is dedicated to fighting for you. We have in-depth experience in successfully handling probation violations.