FAQ - We can
help you with answers to your questions, including:
- How do I file an appeal?
- Who can help me prepare an appeal?
- How long do I have to file an appeal?
- How many times can I appeal?
- How do I appeal a decision to the US Arbitration
board?
- Are there any time limits or requirements for
appeals?
- What is a “motion to reopen” or
a “motion to reconsider”?
- Who may appeal?
- What constitutes “strong ties”?
- Is a denial permanent?
- What will my hearing be like?
- Do I have to prove my innocence?
- Can I see the department’s evidence against
me?
- What kind of evidence will I need to bring to
the hearing?
- Is there a way to settle without a hearing?
- How do I get subpoenas?
- Is it okay to bring letters instead of witnesses?
- Who do I contact if I have questions regarding
my appeal?
- What is the difference between a writ and an
appeal?
- Will I be able to remain on bond during the
appeal if sentenced to a term of incarceration?
- What happens if I win my appeal?
- Does an appellate court hear witnesses testify?
- How long does an appeal take?
- Which court will hear my appeal?
- What can be appealed?
- Can a person who pled guilty file an appeal?
- Can I file a second appeal with the appellate
court?
- What fees must be paid to the court?
- How is a record prepared for an appeal?
- How do I correct or augment the appellate record?
- What are the guidelines for filing an appellate
brief?
- Is it possible to obtain an extension of time?
- How many copies of a document should I file?
- Do I automatically receive an endorsed copy
of a filing?
- How do I file a petition for a writ?
- How many courts of appeals are there?
- When should I file an appeal?
- What options does the losing party have?
- How can a party appeal an adverse judgment?
- What is oral argument?
- Must an appellate court reach a unanimous decision?
- What recourse is there for the party who loses
at the intermediate appellate level?
- How does the U.S. Supreme Court decide whether
to hear a case?
- What is the effect of granting certiorari?
- What is the effect of denying certiorari?
Getting Started
- File a notice of an appeal with a lower court
- Indicate your intention to take the matter to
the next higher court with jurisdication
- Finalize the appeal with the appropriate appellate
court
ACW Law has talented lawyers waiting to
help you with your Appeals issues. Please contact:
Bob
Creager
Jon Braaten
Teresa Truska
Skretta
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