Appeals

Alabama Appeals Lawyer
Appellate Attorney William L. Pfeifer, Jr.
Winning or losing a trial does not necessarily mean the case is over. Many times a case must go through the Alabama appeals process before the dispute can be ended. When a case moves into the appellate court system, it is important to have the assistance of an experienced appellate lawyer. Alabama appeals lawyer William L. Pfeifer, Jr., has been handling civil, family, and criminal appeals since 1993, and is available to work on your case. He operates a statewide appellate law practice, representing clients with cases originating in any county in Alabama.

The practice of law in the appellate courts requires an extensive knowledge of the law as well as strong writing skills. In an appeal, the attorney does not get to conduct a new trial in front of the appeals court. Instead, the appeal is based entirely on an analysis of the trial record and the applicable law. Appellate lawyers analyze the court record, research the legal issues, and file written briefs with the appellate court to argue the legal position of their clients. Done properly, preparing an appellate brief is a very time-consuming process requiring hours of research and writing.

In Alabama, all state court appeals are decided by appellate courts located in Montgomery. Depending on the situation, a case could be reviewed by the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals, or the Alabama Supreme Court. Alabama appellate courts almost always issue their rulings based on the written briefs submitted by the attorneys without ever seeing the lawyers or their clients in court. They do not set a case for oral argument unless it involves the death sentence in a capital murder case or it revolves around some unique or complex legal issue.  A copy of the Alabama Rules of Appellate Procedure is available on this site by clicking here.

Attorney William L. Pfeifer, Jr., (Bill Pfeifer) has many years of experience as a trial and appellate lawyer, including having served as a staff attorney to the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals in Montgomery. He has successfully litigated many appeals, and operates a statewide appellate law practice. He will give your case the time and attention needed to present a strong argument on your behalf.

In addition to writing legal briefs, Pfeifer is also a freelance writer and editor. His articles have been published in professional journals, newsletters, newspapers, and websites, and he is the author of two published books. He also edits both fiction and nonfiction books for other writers, has served on the board of editors of several legal publications, and provides professional writing services to businesses, political groups, and other organizations.

To discuss your options in appealing your case, call Bill Pfeifer at (800) 737-3702 Extension 1. You can also use the online Contact form on this website to send him an email about your situation.

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