Criminal Appeals

It is an unpleasant fact that our legal system is not perfect. Any number of things can go wrong—a judge can make an error, a juror can behave against instructions, the prosecutor can introduce tainted evidence. While some of these are addressed during the trial, others are not. The trial should be reviewed and revisited for errors of law. The court system in Illinois makes allowances for this revision with its three-tiered system.

The circuit court tries the facts—it is the criminal trial you expect. The second layer is the appellate court system, which reviews the judgment of the circuit court. In some very limited cases, the Supreme Court will review the appellate court decision. If you or your attorney believes that there were errors in your Illinois circuit court trial that wrongfully led to your conviction, it is in your best interest to discuss the matter with the criminal appeals attorneys at Donahue, Sowa & Magana.

Illinois Criminal Appeals Lawyer

At Donahue, Sowa & Magana, we have done extensive criminal appeals work in Illinois. Our criminal appeals attorneys have appeared in the Illinois appellate courts and before the Illinois Supreme Court. Two of our appeals attorneys—Mr. Donahue and Mr. Sowa—are also certified by the Capital Litigation Bar to try death penalty cases.

As one of the oldest firms devoted to criminal law in Illinois, Donahue, Sowa & Magana offers effective representation in all felonies and misdemeanors, including homicide, sex crimes, and white collar crimes.

Contact an Illinois Criminal Appeals Lawyer

If you or your attorney believes there were significant errors in your Illinois circuit court trial, contact an experienced criminal appeals attorney at Donahue, Sowa & Magana at either our Naperville or St. Charles office to discuss your appeal.

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