Deadlines
The clock starts at the judgment
Why the time to appeal is so short, what starts it, what a post-trial motion does to it, and why a missed deadline almost never comes back.
Theodora Wakefield6 min read
Writing
Notes on appeals, in plain words
For people deciding whether to appeal, families of someone convicted, and trial lawyers thinking ahead. General information, not advice about your case.
The recordWhat the record is, and why it decides your appeal
An appeal isn't a second trial. The court reads what was said and filed below, and nothing else. What that means for you.
Theodora Wakefield7 min read
A note can't read your judgment
If you have a case in mind, the dates matter more than anything here. Call, or send the case number.
The first call is free and doesn't make Theodora your lawyer.