Florida Board Certified Criminal Appeals Attorney 

1.  Why should I hire a Florida Bar Board Certified Criminal Appellate Attorney to represent me on appeal?

In order to become a Florida Bar Board Certified Criminal Appellate Law Specialist, an attorney must pass a rigorous examination, receive positive reviews from fellow attorneys, and must have significant experience and education.  An attorney Board Certified in Criminal Appellate Law by the Florida Bar is considered a specialist in that area of the law, has the highest level of written and oral advocacy skills, and gives you or your family member the best chance of pursuing a successful appeal.

Attorney William R. Ponall of Kirkconnell, Lindsey, Snure & Ponall is one of fewer than 25 private attorneys in the State of Florida who is Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Criminal Appellate Law. 

2.  How long do I have to appeal?

In the Florida state courts, a defendant generally has 30days from the date he or she was sentenced to file a Notice of Appeal and start the appeals process.

In the Florida federal courts, a defendant generally has 14 days from the date the judgment was entered in the case to file a Notice of Appeal and start the appeals process.

3.  How many chances do I get to appeal?

Although there are some exceptions and there may be other avenues to seek post conviction relief in certain cases, a defendant generally only gets one chance to appeal his or her conviction and sentence.