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When You Need a Second Chance in Court
If you've been convicted of a crime or gotten an unfavorable result in a divorce, child support case or other civil litigation, you have the right to appeal the court's decision.
For an attorney, representing a client during an appeal requires a distinct set of skills. Since appeals courts defer to trial courts when it comes to findings of fact, a successful appeal must demonstrate that the trial judge either misapplied the law or allowed procedural errors to be committed.
At Karen Ann Ulmer, P.C., we have experience in doing appeals and are fully prepared to appeal decisions that have gone against you, including cases where you were previously represented by a different attorney or no attorney.
Lawyers to Appeal Divorce and Family Law Decisions
Family law decisions typically require the judge to make subtle determinations about issues like property distribution, child support and child custody based on very broad legal language. If you believe the judge in your case made the wrong decision, a family law appeal may be a worthwhile option.
A divorce appeal can be based on considerations like the equitable distribution of property, the interests of the child in a child custody arrangement, the injustice of using the basic child support guidelines or some other legal principle that the judge was supposed to apply.
Protection from abuse (PFA) decisions and other urgent family law matters can also be appealed. Don't hesitate to contact us if you need help in appealing a family law court decision.
Appeal or Challenge Your Criminal Conviction
in Pennsylvania or New Jersey
If you've been convicted of a crime, you have several options. You have the right to appeal your conviction directly to a higher court, but if you've already tried that option or missed the applicable deadline, you may also have a right to challenge the conviction under the Post-Conviction Relief Act.
If you believe the judge in your case committed errors or violated your civil or constitutional rights, we have the criminal appeals experience to help you.
Contact us at our offices in Langhorne, Doylestown or Norristown if you are looking to conduct a criminal conviction, property distribution or child support appeal or any other type of appeal.
Karen Ann Ulmer, P.C.
Main Office:
174 Middletown Blvd.
Langhorne, PA 19047-3201
Telephone: 215-752-6200
Fax: 215-752-6202
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