South Carolina Federal Criminal Appeals Lawyers

If you are convicted of, or plead guilty to, a federal crime in South Carolina you have the right to appeal your case. However you must act quickly to protect your rights.

Appealing a criminal conviction requires the assistance of an appellate attorney who understands how the system works and what must be proven to reverse your criminal conviction.

The appellate defense attorneys at the Strom Law Firm, LLC know the law and have the background and experience necessary to aggressively appeal your case.

Founded by former United States Attorney, Pete Strom, the Strom Law Firm, LLC works hard to protect your constitutional rights.  Our criminal defense attorneys include  a former Public Defender, and a former Assistant Attorney General and Richland County Assistant Solicitor as well as a tax attorney.  Mr. Strom has been given an AV-Rating, the highest ranking possible, from the respected legal guide Martindale-Hubble.

Contact the Strom Law Firm Immediately After Your Sentencing Order is Issued

If order to protect your legal rights, it is critical that you contact us immediately after your sentencing order is issued if you want to appeal the decision.  If a notice of appeal is not filed within 10 days after judgment (your sentencing order) is entered, or you lose your right to appeal.

An appeal is an opportunity to tell the appellate court (the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals) exactly how the judge did not follow the law, how your rights were violated and/or what rights you were denied.

Common grounds for a Federal Appeal include:

• a violation of your constitutional rights
• an overly harsh sentence

How Long Does it Take to Appeal A Federal Case?

On average, a Federal Criminal Appeal typically takes 6 months to a year to be decided.

While your case is on appeal, it is unlikely that you will be released.  In addition, you do not have an automatic right to bail while appealing.

Contact the Strom Law Firm, LLC today for a free consultation to discuss the facts of your case.  We offer flexible payment options and accept Visa and Mastercard.