Prucka Law Firm specializes in criminal appeals.
Were you or your loved one convicted of a crime in a state or federal court in Texas? You do not have to simply take the conviction and resulting penalty and move on. Unless waived, you have the right to appeal your case and ask a higher court to take a look at the trial court’s actions. To do this, you need a lawyer on your side who thoroughly understands the judicial system and is wise in the appellate process.
Appellate Attorney Susannah Prucka is a recognized, well-regarded appellate attorney and former prosecutor. Susannah is Board Certified in both Criminal Appellate Law and Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Susannah has handled hundreds of appeals over her career at both the state and federal levels. Susannah has participated in over 75 oral arguments during her legal career. Susannah has been involved in appellate cases before the
- Supreme Court of the United States
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- Maryland Supreme Court
- Appellate Court of Maryland
- Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
- 3rd Court of Appeals (Austin)
- 6th Court of Appeals (Texarkana)
- 7th Court of Appeals (Amarillo)
- 8th Court of Appeals (El Paso)
- 10th Court of Appeals (Waco)
- 11th Court of Appeals (Eastland)
- 13th Court of Appeals (Corpus Christi)
Every appeal is unique — the charged offense, the evidence used at trial, the rulings of the judge, and actions of the trial attorneys. Rather than investigating and offering evidence in court, an appellate attorney reviews the trial transcript and court records below to determine what happened in the trial court. An appellate attorney works to find errors in the proceedings below that may provide a legal basis for reversing the conviction for an acquittal or a new trial/hearing. Thereafter, the appellate attorney researches and writes a specialized document – a brief – to one of Texas’ several appellate courts to challenge the conviction and sentence. Sometimes, the appellate court will order oral argument, which allows the appellate attorney to further showcase the errors and advocate for an acquittal or new trial.
Susannah has the experience to handle the specialized world of criminal appeals and the knowledge of Texas and Federal law to successfully challenge your or your loved ones’ conviction.
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Don’t let your or your loved ones’ conviction stand in your way. Call 432.303.1509 or complete an online contact form to schedule a free initial consultation with Susannah Prucka today. Susannah provides representation in both State and Federal appeals across Texas.