Criminal Appeals

Phoenix and Glendale Arizona

State Criminal Appeal Attorney

Under Arizona law, a person convicted of a crime has the right to appeal that conviction. Our law firm uses the research skills of our principal attorney, Chris Doerfler, to identify facts and legal points left unexamined in the original criminal trial. His extensive experience with all types of post-conviction relief also give our clients an edge when it comes to evaluating the probable response of the appeals court. If you have been convicted of a crime, even if our law firm did not provide your original defense, contact our Phoenix office to discuss your post-conviction options.

Why File an Appeal?

There is a lot at stake if you have been convicted of a felony such as homicide, embezzlement, drug trafficking, or other serious crimes. You may be facing extensive prison time and significant fines. A successful appeal or motion to modify can overturn a conviction, suppress evidence, or provide for another trial. If you are already serving prison time because of a guilty pleading, a Rule 32 petition may result in a reduced prison sentence or a complete dismissal of the charges, or a new trial resulting in a non-guilty verdict, depending on the circumstances.

Types of Appeals

Our law firm offers criminal appeals at all levels, from an appeal of a DUI conviction in Superior Court to an Arizona Supreme Court appeal of a child molestation guilty verdict. Arizona law also offers a special action proceeding, frequently used in instances where timeliness is a concern or there is the potential for irreparable harm. We have filed numerous petitions for review under this law.

In all types of appeals, our attorney reads original trial transcripts and examines the relevant law carefully to identify the basis for an appeal. In addition to criminal appeals, our law firm handles civil appeals in matters involving business disputes and white-collar crimes with a commercial dimension. Contact our experienced appellate attorney at the Doerfler Law Firm in Phoenix to discuss a criminal or civil appeal.