Filing an Appeal for a Family Court Decision
How Long Do You Have To File An Appeal for a Family Court Decision? TRANSCRIPTION With Family Court decisions, there are 30 days to file a notice of appeal after […]
How the PCRA Process Works in PA
How the PCRA Process Works in PA TRANSCRIPTION: From the beginning of the process, there’s obviously a consultation with your lawyer. What your lawyer does is listens to what you […]
Federal Courts and the Federal Appeals Process
Federal Courts And The Federal Appeals Process Basics of the Federal Court System In the United States, the Federal Courts are part of a three-tier system. Federal trials are held […]
Pennsylvania Criminal Appeals
In Pennsylvania Courts, every defendant has the right to file an appeal. This legal process is a challenge to the legality of the trial, and can only begin after a […]
Federal Criminal Appeals
Federal Criminal Appeals The federal appeals process is often a mystery to the general public. Inside the closed world of the Federal Appellate Courts, away from the eyes of both […]
Fees And Costs Associated With Appeals In Pennsylvania
Court filing fees standardized for different post-verdict procedures including appeals. They are established by state and federal laws. Attorney fees vary depending upon the complexity of the case and the […]
Limited Right To Appeal To The Highest Appellate Court
The highest appellate courts in Pennsylvania and in the federal court system have more in common than just their name. The U.S. Supreme Court and the Pennsylvania Supreme Court each […]
State And Federal Courts In Pennsylvania
Both the federal court system and the court system in Pennsylvania are set up as multi-tiered systems of appellate courts. The highest court of appellate jurisdiction in each system is […]
Filing Deadlines And Other Things To Help Win An Appeal
Generally, you only have 30 days within which to file a notice of appeal with the clerk of the Court of Common Pleas to preserve your right to appeal. The […]