Karin accepts private clients for state appeals in all Ohio appellate courts. Karin practices extensively in the Ohio Sixth District Court of Appeals, located in Toledo, but has also handled and won cases across Ohio including in the Ohio Supreme Court.
If you lose a case in a trial court, you should call an experienced appellate attorney as soon as possible. An experienced appellate attorney can easily explain the appeals process, and can evaluate your case. Appeals in Ohio must be filed within 30 days of the final judgment in the trial court. There are limited exceptions to this rule for criminal appeals, but almost no exceptions for civil appeals.
If you win a case in a trial court, the opposing party may file an appeal. You should consult an experienced appellate attorney as soon as possible to defend yourself in the appeal. Even if your excellent trial counsel prevailed at trial, the trial lawyer may not be familiar with the appellate process or may not handle appeals, with the specific research and writing skills involved. Local trial lawyers often refers cases to Karin for evaluation and managing an appeal.
Karin has successfully appealed a broad array of criminal and civil judgments, including:
- Major Felony Convictions
- Termination of Parental Rights
- Divorce and Child Custody
- Shared Parenting
- Consumer Claims
- Property Disputes
- Civil Damages
- General Litigation
Initial 1-hour consultations are complimentary. Karin has worked with long-distance appeal clients since much of the work for an appeal can be conducted through telephone and email with the client and internet and fax filings with many courts.
Karin offers reasonable hourly rates and also “flat fees” when possible, to minimize the expense for clients.
Call Karin at (888) 268-3625.