Your fight for justice is not over. Get strategic, meticulous appeal counsel to challenge the unfavorable verdict.
The Illinois appeals lawyers at Brownstone Law are qualified to handle a diverse area of federal and state appeals. We handle complex commercial and business appeals with the precision and thoroughness required to identify trial errors and present a compelling case to the reviewing court.
Our Illinois appeal attorneys focus their entire practice on federal and state court appellate litigation. Our team of appellate lawyers in Illinois is composed of lawyers in the field who have extensive qualifications to handle civil, criminal, and post-conviction appeals.
Over the years of representing and winning Illinois appellate cases, we have earned a reputation of being well prepared for oral arguments and for writing of persuasive briefs for every type of appellate challenge. All relevant interests and issues are presented, defended, and argued for the overturning of the lower court decision or for obtaining post-conviction relief.
Clients from across Illinois can seek out our firm for federal civil appeals. The federal lawyers at our firm may handle appeals before the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeal for the United States and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Pleading guilty or no contest does not mean you do not have a chance to file a federal appeal. Appeals in Illinois, may be allowed for orders suppressing evidence, orders dismissing charges before trial, orders on motions to dismiss, findings of incompetency or insanity, discharge under the speedy trial rule, discharge under habeas corpus, cross-appeals, the arrest of judgment, downward departures, and restitution orders.
Our appellate attorney in Illinois handles cases from Cook, DuPage, Lake, Will, Kane, McHenry, Winnebago, Madison, St. Clair, Champaign, Sangamon, Peoria, and McLean Counties, Illinois.
The firm shares a unique commitment to federal appellate litigation in Illinois. Clients from across the nation can seek the counsel of our firm to argue essential cases in federal court. We can argue precedent-setting cases — cases that matter — cases where our clients need to obtain results.
We have former law clerks, former prosecutors, and members of the Order of Coif who have handled hundreds of criminal and civil appeals.
The lawyers in our firm may also handle federal appeals in Chicago. They will ensure that your appeal is fast-tracked, well planned, and executed to increase your chances of winning the case. If you live in Illinois, Brownstone Law is here to review your appeal. The law firm also handles post-conviction petitions in Illinois.
Contact our Post Conviction Lawyers to explore your legal options for relief.
The settled statement is a formal written summary of the proceedings and evidence in the trial court. The statement must contain your grounds for appeal and is designed to assist the appellate judges in reviewing your case.
You are required to file a settled statement; the use of a transcript is optional. If you choose to use a transcript, you are responsible for arranging and paying for its preparation.
The notice of appeal must be filed within 30 days of the judgment or order you wish to appeal. It is your formal notice to the court that you are appealing the trial court’s decision.
We are familiar with the Illinois Rules of Appellate Procedure so that all appeals follow the proper method and timing.
Led by Robert Sirianni, Jr., Brownstone appeals attorneys in Illinois are focused on winning the argument on appeal. Our team fights cases based on errors committed in the original trial in Illinois Circuit and District Courts, decisions unsupported by evidence, and courts that abuse discretion or exceed their jurisdiction.
We appeal cases from every angle, including whether a court has exceeded its jurisdiction, standards of review, drug trafficking, reconsider, criminal issues, and due process.
Deadlines for filing appeals are often short. Our attorneys ensure filings are completed in a timely manner and that all legal requirements are met, so no opportunity is lost.
The Illinois appeals lawyers at Brownstone Law have experience handling appeals involving white-collar crimes, environmental law, oil and gas, insurance disputes, eminent domain, business torts, and much more.
As the losing party, appellate procedures allow you to make a higher court aware of the legal mistakes or abuses of discretion that may have occurred throughout your original case.
Our federal appeal lawyers in Illinois handle civil and federal crime appeals. The issues we handle are challenging and complex. Our Chicago appellate practice is 100% devoted to civil and criminal appellate matters.
Brownstone Law’s federal appellate attorneys have extensive experience in federal appeals related to constitutional law and criminal matters, focusing on challenging convictions and sentences for the following categories of federal offenses:
The firm is also specialized in the legal procedures and post-conviction relief options available to federal criminal clients:
Our reputation is built on an unwavering commitment to appellate excellence and a proven history of tackling the most challenging federal cases.
We provide a full-spectrum approach to federal appellate litigation, ensuring every avenue for relief is meticulously explored and expertly executed.
Our experienced attorneys will review your case and provide feedback on your appeal options at no cost.
Don’t let an unfavorable verdict be the final word. Contact Brownstone Law today to analyze your case and build a compelling strategy to win!
Justices are elected in partisan elections and serve 10-year terms. After their term, they must run in a retention election to remain on the bench.
The court consists of seven justices, including the Chief Justice.
No, the Supreme Court of Illinois has the final say on state law matters, though cases involving federal issues can be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Opinions are published on the court’s official website and in legal databases.
The Illinois Courts of Appeals (also known as the Appellate Court of Illinois) serve as intermediate appellate courts that review decisions from lower courts.
Illinois is divided into five appellate districts, with the First District covering Cook County and the other four districts covering the rest of the state.
These courts review civil and criminal cases from trial courts, except for cases that go directly to the Supreme Court of Illinois.
Judges are elected in partisan elections for 10-year terms and must run in retention elections to continue serving.
Yes, cases can be appealed to the Supreme Court of Illinois, but the Supreme Court selects only certain cases for review.
Decisions are available online through the Illinois Courts’ official website and legal research platforms.
