Criminal Appeals & Criminal Record Expungement
Anyone convicted of a criminal charge has an absolute right to appeal the conviction. A criminal appeal may be brought to show that the trial court made an error that had a serious impact on the result of your trial.
From our offices in Covington, Kentucky, the law firm of Fox & Scott, PLLC, provides intelligent legal representation in criminal appeals. Our lawyers represent clients in criminal appeals throughout Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. We have handled appeals in numerous appellate courts in Ohio, including the first and twelfth judicial districts, and have appeared a constitutional case all the way to the Kentucky Supreme Court.
An Honest Evaluation of Your Legal Situation
In post-conviction criminal appeals, as in all our legal work, we believe we serve our clients best by always giving our honest evaluation of each client's legal situation. We do not bend reality or encourage our clients to believe in unrealistic possibilities. With our in-depth knowledge of the law, we are able to describe realistic possibilities and help our client select the best goals to fight for. Then, we roll up our sleeves and get to work.
Appealing a Criminal Conviction
Our attorneys have significant experience handling criminal appeals on behalf of convicted defendants who claim that violation of their constitutional rights had an unfair impact on the decision of the jury or judge. We bring criminal appeals based on ineffective assistance of counsel, improperly admitted evidence, and other reasons. The issues we handle can include:
- Motion to mitigate sentence
- Judicial release
- Motion to set aside or withdraw plea
- Probation violations
Clearing Arrests or Convictions from a Criminal Record
In addition to working with clients on criminal appeals, we also advise and represent clients who have an arrest or conviction record that they want to clear up. In both Ohio and Kentucky, the process of expungement or criminal record sealing may be used to clear arrests and some convictions from a criminal record.
If a previous arrest or criminal conviction is preventing you from obtaining work, qualifying for federal financial aid or otherwise having a negative impact on your future, contact us today for straightforward advice on how our office can help.
Contact Fox & Scott, PLLC
For urgent legal questions, our criminal defense and criminal appeals lawyers are available 24 hours daily. We also offer a free and completely confidential initial consultation. In Cincinnati, call 513-591-2000; in Kentucky, call 859-291-1000. Or, send us an e-mail to request an appointment.
