Hope C. Lefeber Philadelphia Federal Appeals Attorney
Hope C. Lefeber's comprehensive criminal defense practice includes federal appeals. She has extensive experience at the appellate court level with excellent results. As a highly-regarded trial lawyer, Ms. Lefeber has extensive knowledge of the technical and procedural issues that can be successfully raised on appeal. This approach affords her clients the security of knowing that a favorable outcome may still be pursued in spite of a guilty verdict.
Hope C. Lefeber handles appeals of all federal crimes, including white collar crime and drug crime cases. She has more than 25 years of criminal trial experience.
Experienced Appellate Advocacy
Success in the federal appellate process completely depends upon the quality of the written briefs submitted and the oral arguments made. Hope C. Lefeber has unparalleled research and writing skills. She has successfully argued numerous cases before the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, Third Circuit Court of Appeals, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and Pennsylvania appellate courts.
It is important to remember that a federal criminal appeal is neither a retrial nor a rehearing of the evidence. In a federal criminal appeal, the main issues involve potential legal errors that occurred during the trial. The panel of appellate court judges does not receive any new evidence, rather they hear oral arguments regarding the perceived errors. It is essential that your lawyer be an experienced appellate advocate.
Contact Hope C. Lefeber
If you are considering an appeal, get representation from an attorney who is highly skilled in the federal appeals process. You have limited time to file a notice of appeal, and will need to discuss many items with your attorney. Contact the Philadelphia law office of Hope C. Lefeber by calling 610-668-7927. Consultations are free and confidential.
