Federal Appeal Attorney: Leading Your Case Nationwide

The Federal Court of Appeals is part of the judicial branch of the United States federal court system, and it serves as the intermediate appellate court for cases that have been decided by the district courts (trial courts) and certain federal agencies. The Supreme Court and Court of Appeals reviews decisions from lower courts to ensure that the law was applied correctly and that the ruling was consistent with federal law.

There are 13 federal courts of appeals in the U.S., which are divided into 12 regional circuits and a Federal Circuit that handles specialized cases, particularly those involving patent law and claims against the federal government.

• The 12 regional circuits handle appeals from district courts in specific geographic areas.
• The Federal Circuit handles specific types of cases, including intellectual property, government contracts, and veterans’ benefits.

Federal appeals are generally handled by one of the 13 circuits of the Court of Appeals, which are organized geographically. The jurisdiction of each circuit encompasses the federal district courts in the following regions:

• First Circuit: Includes Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island.
• Second Circuit: Includes Connecticut, New York, Vermont.
• Third Circuit: Includes Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania.
• Fourth Circuit: Includes Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia.
• Fifth Circuit: Includes Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas.
• Sixth Circuit: Includes Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee.
• Seventh Circuit: Includes Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin.
• Eighth Circuit: Includes Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota.
• Ninth Circuit: Includes Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington.
• Tenth Circuit: Includes Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah, Wyoming.
• Eleventh Circuit: Includes Alabama, Florida, Georgia.
• D.C. Circuit: Handles appeals from the District of Columbia.
• Federal Circuit: Handles specialized appeals, including patent law, international trade, and claims against the federal government.

Federal courts of appeals review decisions in the following types of cases:

• Civil cases: Cases involving federal law, constitutional issues, disputes between citizens or organizations, and cases against the federal government.
• Criminal cases: Appeals from criminal convictions, including those involving federal criminal law violations (e.g., drug offenses, white-collar crime, terrorism).
• Administrative appeals: Cases involving decisions made by federal agencies, such as the Social Security Administration or the Environmental Protection Agency.
• Constitutional issues: Cases that involve violations of constitutional rights, such as due process, equal protection, or freedom of speech.
• Patent and trademark cases: Particularly under the Federal Circuit, appeals involving intellectual property law, including patents, copyrights, and trademarks.
• Immigration cases: Challenges to decisions made by immigration authorities, including deportation and asylum cases.
• Bankruptcy cases: Appeals involving bankruptcy rulings, often related to the discharge of debt or reorganization plans.

Yes, Robert Sirianni and his team at Brownstone Law specialize in handling federal appeals. They have experience representing clients in both criminal and civil federal appellate cases across various circuit courts. Their focus is on providing high-level appellate advocacy, including petitions for certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court and filing appeals in U.S. Courts of Appeals.

Robert Sirianni and Brownstone Law handle a broad range of federal appellate cases, including:

• Criminal appeals (e.g., convictions, sentencing, and procedural errors)
• Civil rights appeals (e.g., wrongful convictions, constitutional violations)
• White-collar crime appeals (e.g., fraud, embezzlement, tax evasion)
• Immigration and deportation cases
• Patent law and intellectual property appeals
• Administrative and regulatory appeals (e.g., Social Security disability claims, immigration decisions)

You can reach out to Robert Sirianni and Brownstone Law for assistance with federal appeals through the following contact details:

• Phone: (407) 388-1900
• Website: www.brownstonelaw.com
• Address: Brownstone Law, 400 N. North New York Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789.

1. Reviewing your case to identify grounds for appeal.
2. Drafting the appellate brief that outlines the legal errors made during your trial or lower court proceeding.
3. Filing the appeal with the appropriate Court of Appeals and navigating the procedural aspects of the appeal.
4. Handling oral arguments and responding to the opposing party’s arguments.