Top Reasons to Hire an Ohio Criminal Defense Attorney for Your Appeal

A conviction in criminal court in Ohio does not mean that your case is over. A criminal defense attorney can step in to help you appeal the decision of the court. Here at The Fortress Law Office in Willoughby, OH, we take on appeals for criminal and DUI/OVI cases in the Greater Cleveland area and throughout Ohio.

Here, we review the top reasons to work with a defense attorney for your appeal.

#1: Our Criminal Lawyers Know the Court System

Handling the legal system in Ohio requires experience and knowledge of the intricacies of the law. Criminal lawyers understand the ins and outs of the judicial system and can provide you with the advice that you need. You can count on your lawyer from The Fortress Law Office to file your appeals on time and ensure they contain all the correct information.

Lawyers at our firm will also provide you with detailed information about what to expect from an appeal. We understand that not knowing what to expect can increase your anxiety and frustration.

#2: Our Lawyers Understand Your Charges

Not every appeal is the same here in Ohio. A lawyer may use different strategies to handle appeals for:

• Violent crimes
• Drug crimes
• Sex crimes
• White-collar crimes

Additionally, the appeals process is available whether the court convicted you of a misdemeanor or a felony. While misdemeanor charges are less serious than felonies, we understand that both affect your life, and we know what it takes to deal with either kind of conviction.

Our criminal defense attorney can also step in if you received a conviction for a federal crime. Our lawyers appeal federal convictions in the federal court system, which often treats charges more severely than the state court system.

#3: Our Criminal Defense Lawyers Can Save You Money

In many cases, people believe that hiring a lawyer is very expensive. While it is true that you pay private attorneys to handle your case, in the end, we often end up saving our clients money. Working with a lawyer improves your odds of successfully resolving an appeal.

The successful handling of your appeal may help you avoid court fees or the loss of professional licenses. It can even protect your job. Therefore, many people find that they save money by hiring a lawyer to defend them in court.

Note that you may work with a court-appointed defense lawyer in some situations at no cost to you. However, these lawyers are often preoccupied with a heavy caseload, so they may not be able to focus as much time and energy on your appeal.

#4: Our Criminal Law Attorneys Understand the Prosecution

Many criminal law attorneys understand how prosecutors work. Our attorney, Matthew Bangerter, formerly worked as a prosecutor, giving him in-depth knowledge of how the other side of the court case operates. He uses this knowledge to defend good people accused of bad things.

Understanding prosecutors’ strategies allows your criminal law attorney to build you a more robust defense. Our team works on defenses for murder, sex crimes, speeding tickets, and more. Even if you have received a conviction, we are ready to handle your appeal.

#5: Our Defense Lawyers Monitor the Police

Police officers are primarily concerned with securing convictions. Sometimes, they overstep their legal boundaries. A criminal defense attorney can protect your legal rights while keeping an eye on police officers’ actions.

Your lawyer may review your initial case if you are interested in an appeal. The lawyer can determine if the police possibly violated your rights while questioning you or gathering evidence. The court may throw out evidence that the police improperly gathered.

Removing evidence from your case allows us to work on your appeal. Depending upon your situation, the court may even set aside your initial conviction.

#6: Our Lawyers Will Stick with You Every Step of the Way

Sometimes, you need multiple appeals as you make your way through the court system. Our team will stay with you every step of the way. We start with a case evaluation to review the facts of your appeal.

Next, we will work efficiently to build an appeal for your case and always provide you with clear information about your legal challenges aligned with our mission to provide caring and compassionate service for clients looking to appeal a conviction in Ohio.

Our team leaves no stone unturned when building an appeal case for clients in your situation.

Reach Out to Us for an Appeal if You’re Seeking a “Criminal Attorney Near Me”

Start working with a criminal defense attorney on an appeal in Ohio right now. Our criminal attorney team at Fortress Law Office will put you first. Serving Greater Cleveland, OH, we are ready to accommodate your case, even if the court convicted you of serious charges such as murder or sexual assault.

Reaching us for help is easy. For a criminal lawyer who leaves no stone unturned, please call The Fortress Law Office at (440) 340-1740, or you can complete our online contact form to request an appointment.

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The Fortress Law Office
4124 Erie St
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 340-1740
https://www.bangerterlaw.com/