Criminal Appeal Lawyers Brisbane, Cairns & Mackay
Appeal lawyers to support you.
The criminal appeal lawyers at Fisher Dore have extensive experience in the entire appeals process.
When it comes to criminal law appeals, we appear in appellate jurisdictions more than any other private law firm in Queensland. Our experts have fine-tuned their skills over many years to ensure that your appeal is prepared with meticulous precision, and we ensure that only the most experienced appellate Barristers are briefed.
Our areas of appeal expertise include:
Criminal Defence
Criminal law appeals against sentence and conviction to the District Court, Court of Appeal, and High Court. Our appeal lawyers also make sure to assess your prospects of applying for appeal bail.
Administrative and regulatory matters
Appeals to the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal against decisions arising out of Judicial Reviews, the Mental Health Court, the Queensland Parole Board (we appeared Queensland’s first “No Body No Parole” matter), sporting tribunals, public and private regulatory bodies, and QCAT.
Strict time limits apply when appealing a decision and legal advice should be sought as quickly as possible. Call us immediately on 1300 557 884 to discuss your urgent appeal needs with our team today.
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Criminal defence and criminal appeal lawyers you can trust
More on appeals
Criminal law appeals against convictions and sentences are complicated, that’s why it’s important to get legal advice before starting an appeal. Strict time limits apply for appealing court decisions, so you must act quickly.
The procedures for appealing the outcome of a criminal law matter are different, dependant on if you have been convicted and sentenced in the Magistrates, District or Supreme Court. There may be risks in appealing a decision, as the Prosecution may cross-appeal and seek to increase your sentence.
You will be required to outline the grounds for the appeal, that is, the reasons you think the wrong decision has been made or in the case of a trial, if it wasn’t conducted according to the law. To understand what grounds of appeal may apply to your case, contact our team of criminal appeal lawyers for a confidential discussion.
Magistrates Court
If you plead guilty, you may only appeal the sentence imposed against you. However, if you plead not guilty, you may be able to appeal the conviction, sentence, or both.
District or Supreme Court
If you plead guilty, you may appeal against the sentence imposed to the Court of Appeal. You may also be able to seek to set aside your plea of guilty, however only in exceptional circumstances, which is why it’s important to seek legal advice.
If you plead not guilty and were convicted and sentenced after a hearing, then you may be able to appeal the conviction, sentence, or both.
Our lawyers have experience and results in appeals and are here to help you.
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Award Winning Criminal Defence Lawyers
Why choose us as your criminal appeals lawyer?
Experience is everything
The key to a successful appeal is through having access to Fisher Dore’s specialist legal knowledge, including all recent developments in the law. We go above and beyond to make sure your best interests are fought for during the appeal process.
By trusting Fisher Dore criminal appeals lawyer for your appeal case, you will have an award-winning, respectful lawyer that focuses on righting the wrongs in a way that sees you achieve an outcome that suits your best interests.
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Call now on 1300 557 884 to have a confidential discussion with our team of expert appeal and criminal defence lawyers.
Our commitment is to provide the most effective representation that protects your rights as a person.
For more information on our services, email us directly at enquiries@fisherdore.com.au or reach out through our online form with any general enquiries.