Birmingham Criminal Appeal Lawyer
Fighting for Justice on Your Behalf
Criminal appeals in Alabama are time-consuming and complex matters. On appeal, your criminal appeals lawyer will need to order a copy of all pleadings and transcripts and review all documents in your case. It is not unusual to spend some 30-40 hours just reviewing the case in order to determine what issues are relevant for an appeal.
If you are seeking a criminal appeals attorney in Birmingham, Joseph A. Ingram at Ingram Law has extensive experience in appellate work before the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals and the Alabama Supreme Court. In most cases, a person will get only one chance before the Court of Criminal Appeals to have their case reversed and remanded for a new trial or sentencing. It is important to seek quality legal counsel that will review the trial record for all issues of appeal.
Additionally, it is not unusual for a client to ask for a second opinion regarding an appeal, just as you would ask for a second opinion from another doctor before you decide to have surgery. You deserve and should ask for a review of your case if you believe there were mistakes made during the process. Ingram Law can help you seek justice.
Please contact our firm if you are in need of a thorough criminal appeals attorney in Jefferson County. Call us at (205) 335-2640 today.
You Have the Right to Appeal in Alabama
If you have been convicted of a crime – whether a misdemeanor or a felony offense – you may have lost hope and want to give up.
A conviction could result in:
- The loss of your job
- Sex offender registration
- Loss of federal benefits
- Loss of your rights to own a firearm or the right to vote
Remember: It is always your legal right to seek a review of a conviction. Good judges make mistakes, prosecutors make mistakes, and sometimes the result is just wrong. It is possible that the jury was wrong, the trial lawyer did not object to evidence, or the sentence you received was unreasonable. An appeal is a second chance to get it right.
The Criminal Appeals Process in Jefferson County
The criminal appeals process involves, first and foremost, discovering what went wrong at trial and what caused the unjust sentence or wrongful verdict.
Some of the typical causes of unjust trial results are:
- Misconduct by the prosecutor
- Mistakes by the defendant’s trial attorney
- The trial court allowed improper prosecution evidence
- The trial court excluded defense evidence which the jury should have heard
- The trial court failed to consider factors in favor of a more lenient sentence
Any of these problems can justify a new trial or a new sentence – and you will want an experienced Birmingham criminal appeals attorney to review your case. Ingram Law has the knowledge, experience, skill, and credibility before the state appeals courts in Alabama. You can count on our team to fight for justice on your behalf.
Reach out to our criminal appeals lawyer at Ingram Law today by calling (205) 335-2640.
Get to Know Your Attorney
Learn More About Joe Ingram
Birmingham Criminal Defense Attorney Mr. Ingram is a native of Birmingham, Alabama. After earning his Bachelor’s Degree from Samford University, he worked for Alabama Power in Corporate Accounting. Mr. Ingram earned his law degree from Birmingham School of Law in 2002. While attending law school, Mr. Ingram worked as a law clerk in the Office of District Attorney for the Tenth Judicial Circuit in Jefferson County, Alabama. He has also served as an Assistant District Attorney in Baldwin County.
Proven Track Record
Hear From Our Satisfied Clients
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I definitely would use him again if the need arises for me.- David
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Mr . Ingram is a very knowledgeable attorney and understanding. He worked out a wonderful deal.- Angela Jackson
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Mr. Ingram deals with complicated cases and makes you feels at ease with a resolution. He looks out for your best interest. Honest and empathetic to your needs.- Anonymous
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I had a issue that I needed an attorney to help me with. Mr. Ingram was the man to call upon. He answered my calls day and night. I would definitely recommend him!- Joe
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Thankful I chose to work with Joseph Ingram. He knows the law, made my case a priority and got the job done. Very Competent and trustworthy. I would 100% recommend Joeseph Ingram and work with him again.- GClark Johnson
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If you ever find yourself in need of an exceptional lawyer that goes above and beyond Joe Ingram is that person. I personally found myself calling Joe on weekends, day, night, it did not make any difference. He always made himself available. Joe worked diligently for two years on my husband’s case and through it all kept us calm with continuously assurance “it’s going to be okay”. His case did come out much better than either of us could have imagined. I cannot begin to express my gratitude and appreciation to Joe.- Ms. Franklin
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My first meeting with Joe I felt as if I could trust him completely. I had a thousand questions and he patiently explained in an understandable way to me the answers. Joe took on my case. I was continually kept in the loop of the progress and of any issues along the way. Joe is an amazing attorney and a super nice person. I would highly recommend Joe if you ever need the best. Thank You Joe K. Franklin- Ken