Appeals

We have a dedicated appeals unit which deals with appeals to the court of appeal for convictions and sentences imposed in the crown court. The unit also assists those convicted in the magistrates’ court and prepares cases to be appealed to the crown court.

We know only too well the devastating impact a wrongful conviction or sentence can have on those it directly affects and their families. Our solicitors have broad experience representing clients in legal appeals, from minor offences to the most serious crimes of murder and sexual offences.

We advise at every level, from appeals against decisions by magistrates’ court and the crown court, to appearing in the court of appeal, Supreme Court, and European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). We can advise and draft submissions to the criminal cases review commission (CCRC), draft grounds for judicial review (jr) and case-stated appeals.

Our cases frequently involve complex legal or evidential issues, and it is only right we work with the country’s leading appeal barristers. We have built up a particular expertise in cases involving fresh evidence, often from forensic experts including DNA and firearms, and cases involving appellants with mental health issues.

We offer an initial free consultation at our office or a fixed-fee preliminary advice consultation either face-to-face or via video link at any prison in England and Wales. We will determine whether there are any merits in pursuing an appeal and propose steps that we can take to gain more information. We will have discussions and devise a list of all items and paperwork we need sight of before we can advise in full. After this, once we are in possession of all necessary documentation, we can advise on the merits of pursuing an appeal.