PRACTICE AREAS · CRIMINAL DEFENSE
Appeals & Post-Conviction Relief
A conviction isn't always the end. There may still be a path forward.
WHAT YOU'RE FACING
The stakes of this charge.
If you've been convicted, Indiana law provides avenues for appeal and post-conviction relief — but strict deadlines apply, so time is critical.
OUR APPROACH
How we defend these cases.
Review the record
We look for legal errors that affected your case.
Direct appeals
Challenging the conviction or sentence on the trial record.
Post-conviction petitions
Raising issues outside the record, such as ineffective counsel.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Questions, answered.
How long do I have to appeal?
Deadlines are short and strict.
What are grounds for relief?
Legal error, new evidence, and more.
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