Our attorneys bring unique depth and insight to the appellate process. Having clerked in a federal appeals court, Chris Malikschmitt brings an inside perspective to your appeal. And, having participated in both civil and criminal appeals from the New Jersey Superior Court to the Supreme Court of the United States, the attorneys of Dressel/Malikschmitt have the experience, skills and attention to detail that you need to see your matter through.
To bring a successful appeal, legal acumen is especially important. The attorneys of Dressel/Malikschmitt will work tirelessly to comb your case for the right facts, unearth the legal precedent to support them, apply their finely honed legal writing skills to get them across on paper, and hammer those points home in persuasive oral argument.
We Know New Jersey Appellate Law
Indeed, the attorneys of Dressel/Malikschmitt take particular pride in their research, writing and advocacy abilities–all necessary elements to make an appeal really shine. While most trial lawyers prepare cases to be presented before a judge and jury, appellate proceedings occur before a panel of highly-scrutinous appellate judges and within a strict set of guidelines. Success in any appeal hinges on careful navigation of the specific timing and procedural rules, exceptional logical and oratory skills, and, most importantly, the quality and persuasion of a written brief.
We Handle State and Federal Appeals
The New Jersey appellate attorneys at Dressel/Malikschmitt are here for you. The appellate courts are the last resort for a case and need to be handled precisely and skillfully. We counsel clients at all stages of the appeals process from counseling on the feasibility of an appeal, likelihood of success, and identification of the case’s strengths and weaknesses through the making of the actual appeal itself.
The partners at Dressel/Malikschmitt handle both state and federal appeals throughout New Jersey in addition to working with select matters in other state and federal jurisdictions.
Discuss your matter directly with one of our accomplished and experienced partners. Fill out our contact form or call us directly at (848) 202-9323.
Recent Blog Posts on Appellate Law
NJ Supreme Court: Police Can Compel Suspects to Provide Smartphone Passcodes
Following a 2018 decision from the Appellate Division, the Supreme Court of New Jersey has held that a criminal defendant can be compelled to disclose cell phone passcodes.
U.S. Court of Appeals: Fingerprint Evidence May be Insufficient
In a recent precedential opinion, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit concluded that reliable fingerprint evidence, standing alone, may be insufficient to support a criminal conviction.
A New Jersey Appellate Attorney’s Guide to Appeals
No “Do-Overs,” But… Trial courts, like everyone, make mistakes. When that happens in New Jersey, you have the right to appeal your matter to the Appellate Division, which will review your case for the alleged mistakes. Your legal counsel, however, needs to preserve your arguments for appeal by raising them in a timely manner before the original trial court. The […]