Nevada Supreme Court and Nevada Court of Appeals

Direct appeals challenge legal errors that affected the judgment. Winning appellate work starts with the record, the standards of review, and disciplined issue selection.

What We Do

Review the judgment, docket, and deadlines immediately
Coordinate transcripts and record assembly without delay
Spot preserved issues and evaluate prejudice and review standards
Write briefs that prioritize impact over volume

Common Nevada Appeal Paths

Direct appeal from a District Court judgment
Appeals from orders affecting substantial rights
Appellate work tied to post-judgment motions and rulings

If the notice of appeal deadline is approaching, speed matters. Missing it can permanently limit options.

Ninth Circuit Appeals

Federal criminal appeals demand precision. Preservation, the record, and standards of review control what can be argued and how the panel analyzes it.

Focus Areas

Search, seizure, and confession issues
Evidentiary rulings that shaped the case
Sentencing errors and guideline disputes

Process

Timely notice of appeal and early deadline management
Record excerpts, transcripts, and issue framing
Briefing built around standards of review and outcomes
Oral argument preparation when granted

Federal deadlines move quickly. Early action protects your options and prevents preventable problems.

Justice Court and Municipal Court Appeals

Misdemeanor appeals from Justice Court or Municipal Court can be viable, but procedures differ and timelines can be short. The record can also be limited, so planning matters.

Key Points

Short deadlines and court-specific filing requirements
Record limitations make targeted requests important
Issues often include jurisdiction, evidentiary rulings, and sufficiency

If you are considering an appeal from a lower court, act fast. Delay is usually the enemy.

Issues That Win on Appeal

Not every error wins. The strongest issues are usually clear legal mistakes tied to meaningful harm, argued under favorable standards of review.

Examples

Suppression rulings under the Fourth Amendment
Admission or exclusion of case-defining evidence
Jury instruction errors that misstated the law
Insufficient evidence on one or more counts
Prosecutorial misconduct affecting substantial rights
Sentencing error or illegal sentence
Cumulative error that rendered the trial unfair

How We Choose Issues

Preservation and the record first, then prejudice
Standards of review drive the strategy
Fewer, stronger issues usually outperform long lists

The goal is not to raise everything. The goal is to raise what can win.

Deadlines and Next Steps

Appeals are deadline-driven. If timing slips, courts may lose jurisdiction or options may narrow permanently.

Move Now

Confirm the notice deadline and protect the right to review
Secure transcripts and preserve the record
Identify preserved issues and frame standards of review early
Coordinate with trial counsel on preservation and context

Fees and Engagement

Flat fees available for many appeal scopes
Payment plans on request
Clear scope definition tied to deadlines and deliverables

If you want an appeal review, do it early. The best time to build the record is before it becomes a problem.

Appeals FAQ

How long do appeals take?

Timelines vary by court, record size, and briefing schedule. The most important early step is protecting the notice deadline and securing transcripts.

Can you appeal if you took a plea?

Sometimes, but the issues are narrower and often turn on specific procedural problems, constitutional issues, or post-conviction avenues depending on the case.

What should I gather before calling?

The judgment date, the court, case number, and any known deadlines. If you have minute orders, the judgment of conviction, or sentencing papers, those help.

Ready to Appeal or Review Your Case?

✓Fast action on notice deadlines
✓Targeted issues that can change the result
✓Clear plan for transcripts and record
✓Flat fees and flexible payment options

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Nevada Criminal Appeals and Post-Conviction