Appeals & Post-Conviction Relief Attorneys in Alabama
Protecting Your Rights After Trial. Reclaiming Justice Through Skilled Appellate Advocacy.
If you believe something went wrong in your trial—procedural mistakes, legal errors, or violations of your constitutional rights—you may still have options. At Hernandez & Associates Law Firm, we represent individuals across Alabama in criminal and family law appeals and post-conviction relief efforts. We bring a fresh perspective to your case and fight to make sure the legal process was fair, lawful, and just.
What Is an Appeal—and When Can You File One?
An appeal is not a new trial. You cannot present new facts or retry the case. Instead, an appeal reviews what happened in the original trial to determine if legal or procedural errors affected the outcome.
Common appealable issues include:
- Improper jury instructions
- Inadmissible or wrongly excluded evidence
- Biased or incorrect rulings by the trial judge
- Violations of your constitutional rights
- Errors in sentencing or legal interpretation
Our appellate attorneys examine the court record with precision, identifying legal errors that may have influenced your verdict or judgment.
Key Steps in Filing an Appeal
Appealing a case requires strict attention to deadlines and procedures. Here’s what you need to know:
- File a Notice of Appeal: This must be done within a short time after the final judgment. Missing this window can waive your right to appeal.
- Obtain the Trial Record: This includes the trial transcript, motions, rulings, and all case documents from the lower court.
- Hire an Experienced Appellate Attorney: Appeals require a different skill set than trials. Our firm focuses on legal writing, strategy, and oral argument before appellate courts.
How Appellate Law Differs from Trial Law
Trial attorneys focus on evidence, witnesses, and courtroom presentation. Appellate attorneys focus on the law itself—analyzing what went wrong legally, not factually. We review:
- Motions and rulings made during trial
- Jury selection and instructions
- Legal theories and objections
- Procedural and constitutional protections
At Hernandez & Associates, we treat your trial record as a roadmap—searching for deviations from fairness, legality, or due process.
Post-Conviction Relief: Your Rights After Sentencing
Even if an appeal isn’t possible, other forms of post-conviction relief may be available, including:
- Rule 32 Petitions in Alabama courts
- Ineffective assistance of counsel claims
- New evidence not available during the trial
- Sentence modification or correction
- Federal habeas corpus relief
We thoroughly explore every legal avenue to help our clients pursue justice—even after a conviction or plea.
Our Mission: To Protect the Integrity of the Legal Process
Our firm believes every person deserves fair treatment under the law. If your case was mishandled or decided unjustly, we want to hear your story. We take pride in fighting for justice and ensuring that constitutional protections are upheld at every level of the judicial system.
Schedule a Consultation With an Alabama Appeals Attorney
We are ready to review your case with fresh eyes and help you determine if you have grounds for appeal or post-conviction relief.
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