Hiring counsel for a DUI appeal

Appellate work is different from trial work. Focus on preservation of issues, the record, filing deadlines, standards of review, and written briefing.

Bring these records

  • Final judgment/order
  • Notice of appeal or deadline
  • Trial transcripts
  • Motion rulings
  • Exhibits and docket

Questions to compare

  • How much of the lawyer’s practice involves appeals?
  • What issues were preserved in the trial record?
  • What is the appeal deadline from the actual order?
  • What does the fee cover: record review, briefing, argument?

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