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Should I Hire a Private Appeals Attorney or Seek Representation from the California Appellate Project?

By Neil Shous, Esq.

When appealing a California conviction, you want to ensure you have the most qualified legal representation available. But not everyone is in a position to hire ?the best that money can buy?. Many times, a defendant must decide whether to go with a public attorney or whether to borrow money to hire a private one. Here are some useful tips to help you determine whether to seek representation from the California Appellate Project or a private lawyer. First off, the California Appellate Project (CAP) only represents clients who are appealing California felony convictions. If you are appealing a misdemeanor conviction, you must seek private representation. Second, CAP only represents indigent clients. You are ?indigent? if you cannot afford to pay for a private attorney...continue to full post

Full post as published by California Criminal Defense Blog on November 18, 2010 (boomark / email).