Appeals

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At Cervantes Legal Office, our appellate practice is dedicated to representing clients in complex civil appeals and post-conviction relief throughout Illinois state and federal courts. Whether you are seeking to overturn a verdict, an unfavorable trial court decision, or defending a favorable outcome on appeal, our attorneys bring strategic insight, meticulous legal analysis, and persuasive written and oral advocacy to every case.

Civil appeals require a different skill set than trial litigation. Our team understands the unique demands of the appellate process—reviewing the trial record, identifying legal errors, crafting compelling appellate briefs, and delivering persuasive arguments before appellate panels. We handle a broad range of civil appellate matters, including:

• Contract and business disputes
   
• Real estate and property appeals
   
• Personal injury and medical malpractice appeals
   
• Probate and trust litigation
   
• Employment and labor appeals
   
• Constitutional and administrative law issues

The criminal appeals process is complex and time-sensitive. We focus on identifying errors that occurred during trial—whether it’s improper jury instructions, evidentiary rulings, ineffective assistance of counsel, or prosecutorial misconduct—and presenting compelling arguments to appellate courts for relief.

We handle a wide range of criminal appeals, including:

• Felony and misdemeanor convictions
   
• Drug and firearm offenses
   
• Violent crimes and sex offenses
   
• White-collar crimes and fraud
   
• Sentencing errors and enhancements
   
• Post-conviction and habeas corpus petitions

Appellate work demands precision, persistence, and deep knowledge of constitutional and procedural law. Based in Chicago, our firm has earned a reputation for excellence in criminal and civil appeals.