Your Appeal Is Your Last Best Chance To Right A Wrong

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Representing Clients In The Appellate Court, Albuquerque

The United States judicial system seeks to provide swift and fair justice to all parties in criminal cases. Unfortunately, not all trials end with fair convictions. In fact, there are several verdicts in Albuquerque which may have been unfairly reached due to the presence of material errors in the trial. These errors are known as reversible errors, and when they are discovered, the case may be presented to the Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court.

Courts Of Appeals

The American judicial system relies on a system of courts to identify the facts of a case and determine what action, if any, should be taken. In the federal system, the highest court is the U.S. Supreme Court, below which are the U.S. Courts of Appeals. On appeal, the judges do not hear testimony or evidence, as in a trial court. Instead, the appeals judges seek to confirm whether or not the application of the law in the trial itself was correct.

There are no jurors in the appeals court; decisions are often made by three appellate judges. These judges will be presented with challenges to the trial decisions of the courts within their district.

U.S. Court of Appeals For The 10th Circuit

The District of New Mexico is within the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit. If you or a member of your family feels that the verdict or sentence of a federal case has resulted in an error, you may be able to appeal the result. Those seeking to appeal a federal case within the 10th Circuit trust Mr. Scott M. Davidson, founder of Just Appeals, The Law Office Of Scott M. Davidson.

New Mexico Court Of Appeals

In New Mexico, most appeals are decided by the New Mexico Court of Appeals. The judges on the New Mexico Court of Appeals review convictions in the district courts to see if there are legal errors. Some appeals cases in New Mexico are handled by the New Mexico Supreme Court. The justices of the New Mexico Supreme Court also look for reversible errors as they decide cases of statewide importance.

I have expertise in state, federal, and appellate litigation cases. As one of the Top Lawyers in Albuquerque, New Mexico, I have served as a Chair of the New Mexico State Bar Appellate Practice Section. A graduate of Yale University and the University of New Mexico School of Law, I have a successful history of proudly serving citizens of New Mexico, the United States, and abroad.

Just Appeals, The Law Office Of Scott M. Davidson, was founded in 2005 and focuses on appeals and post-conviction cases. With experience litigating all levels of criminal law in the state of New Mexico, me and my team at The Law Office Of Scott M. Davidson are focused on restoring justice by fighting for the rights of the wrongly convicted.  We are here to ensure that your conviction or sentence is rectified if material errors have negatively impacted initial proceedings.

Navigating Federal Appellate Courts

Navigating the judicial system can be overwhelming without guidance and support from trained legal professionals. I have spent decades successfully litigating a range of appellate cases within state and federal courts. With experience as a judicial law clerk for appellate justices and significant experience as an instructor of appellate law studies at the University of New Mexico, I have the knowledge and expertise to help you successfully navigate your appeal.

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You may be able to bring your case before the court of appeals or a higher court if an error made during the original trial unjustly led to your conviction. I have years of knowledge and expertise with cases that are presented to federal and state appeals courts. If you need to present your appeal to a higher court, trust me and Just Appeals, The Law Office Of Scott M. Davidson to help you through appellate court proceedings.

New Mexico Supreme Court

The Law Office Of Scott M. Davidson is fully equipped to help you prepare your case to present to a federal or state appeals court. We believe that all people deserve a fair and just trial. Unfortunately, some court proceedings are negatively impacted by material errors thus preventing individuals from receiving fair judgment. I am ready to right these wrongs, take your case before the appellate courts and restore justice once again. Remember, even if you’re in the post-conviction stage of your case, you still may be able to appeal the verdict.

For more information and advice regarding the presentation of your case contact Just Appeals, The Law Office Of Scott M. Davidson. Call today at 505-420-5365 or use the email contact form.