Westchester County Appellate Attorney

New York State Appeals

If you or a family member have been convicted of a crime, you have the right to file notice and appeal your criminal conviction after plea or trial. New York State Criminal Lawyer Robert Schuster has years of experience in submitting and arguing successful appeals. He has argued many of these appeals before the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court. His successful Appellate work rose to the New York State Court of Appeals, New York State’s highest Court, and has been published as part of New York State Case Law.

There are numerous valid grounds for appeal of a criminal conviction. Most of these issues stem from defects in the trial proceedings or ineffective assistance of counsel. There are also motions that can be brought before the trial court introducing new evidence or issues regarding newly discovered facts or tainted evidence.

The consequences of a successful appeal are dramatic. The defendant’s conviction could be reversed and vacated, and the case dismissed.

Clearing your Record

In cases where a conviction cannot be dismissed, a defendant can still see to it that the conviction has minimal practical impact on his life. The route to that goal is through a successful application for the grant of A Certificate Of Relief From Civil Disabilities. This special dispensation is administered and granted by the New York State Department Of Parole in Albany, New York. It requires a careful and persuasive application that Attorney Schuster is experienced in successfully obtaining for his clients. Once the Certificate is granted it removes almost all civil bars to licensing and employment that could result from the conviction.

If you have ever been convicted of a crime, contact New York State Criminal Defense Attorney Schuster in Westchester county and explore the possibility of obtaining this valuable and liberating grant.