Criminal Appeals
Criminal Appeals Lawyer in Houston, Texas
Protecting Your Constitutional Right to a Fair Trial
If you have been found guilty of a crime in Texas and you believe that the judge erroneously admitted or excluded evidence or that the jury received improper instructions from the court, you may have the right to appeal your conviction. You need an attorney who is familiar with the rules and procedures of the appellate process. I have dedicated a substantial portion of my practice exclusively to criminal appeals and I understand, in great detail, the procedure for prosecuting a successful appeal.
At the Law Office of Mark Hochglaube, in Houston, I work extensively with men and women who have been convicted of a crime under circumstances where errors of law were made at trial. Before establishing my own practice, I worked as an intern at the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, where I researched and wrote legal briefs, listened to oral arguments before the appellate court, and developed a comprehensive understanding of how appeals are won and lost. Contact my office to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your criminal appeal.
In a criminal appeal, the attorneys submit written arguments of law called "briefs", attempting to persuade the court to either reverse or affirm the jury verdict. Many times oral arguments are also necessary to clarify the legal position advanced in the appellate brief. As a result, success in criminal appeals requires excellent writing as well as oral advocacy skills.
As a former Harris County prosecutor, I have considerable courtroom experience. I have a thorough understanding of the Texas criminal appeals process and I am comfortable and confident when arguing before the Court of Appeals.
I handle all aspects of the criminal appeal, including motions for new trial, the research for and preparation of appellate briefs, oral arguments, motions for re-hearing and petitions for discretionary review.
For an experienced lawyer to handle your Texas criminal appeal, e-mail me or call my office at (713) 529-6263 to schedule a free initial consultation. I accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover.
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The Law Office of Mark Hochglaube
917 Franklin Street, Suite 550
Houston, TX 77002
Phone: (713) 529-6263
Fax: (713) 236-1815
At the Law Office of Mark Hochglaube, I represent individuals throughout Houston, Texas and the surrounding communities, including Houston Heights, South Houston, Pasadena, Hunters Creek Village, West University Place, Bellaire, Galena Park, Jacinto City, Cloverleaf, Channelview, Clear Lake, Pearland, Katy and Sugarland; and in Harris County, Fort Bend County and Brazoria County.
