Palm Bay, FL asked in Appeals / Appellate Law and Criminal Law for Florida

Q: I must try & appeal a felony conviction. My career,livelihood depends on it. My previous P.A. was dishonest w/me.

1 felony charge= Loss of both medical certificates& licenses.

Loss of livelihood. Advice?

2 Lawyer Answers
Keith Upson
Keith Upson
Answered
  • Appeals & Appellate Lawyer
  • Naples, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: Reasonable people would research competent Florida criminal appellate attorneys and consult with as many as necessary until they found someone they wanted to hire, then hire them.

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: Did you plea?

Did you take it to trial

How long ago?

So many factors requiring you to consult directly with a lawyer.

Time is probably of the essence

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