Appeals and Expungements (866) 381-6922

When you feel you have been wrongly convicted, or if you think mistakes were made at your trial, what are your choices?

If you made mistakes long ago that remain on a pubic criminal record, what can you do to clear that felony record so that employers and others cannot see it?

Contact the appeal lawyers and expungement attorneys at the Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff LLP law firm. Ask for a free consultation at any of our offices in Los Angeles County, Ventura County, and Orange County in Southern California. Our fees are reasonable and we can help you!

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Do you have questions about what will happen next?

Do you know your rights?

Did the police do an illegal search?

You may be asking yourself:

"Should I go to the expense of hiring an Appellate or Expungement Attorney?" Yes!

Changing a conviction or sentence, modifying a conviction or sentence, or removing a felony record or misdemeanor conviction from public view requires a thorough understanding of the law, close attention to detail, and an ability to write compelling motions and briefs focused on the law.

• There are time restrictions on filing a criminal appeal. If you want to file a criminal conviction appeal or request an administrative review, act quickly. Contact a California criminal appeal lawyer to begin the appeal or review process.
• If you disagree with the judgment against you and believe an error was made that affected that judgment, talk to an appeals lawyer. At our law firm, we can review the trial transcripts for errors, request that the decision be overturned, and, if necessary, file an appeal with an appellate court.
• Courts of Appeal do not retry cases or hear testimony. They rely on transcripts and other documents filed with the appeal. Appeals are usually based on errors in admitting evidence, incorrectly applying the law, improper jury instructions, or insufficient evidence to support a verdict. A criminal appeals lawyer can evaluate your situation and help you decide what you can do.
• The most common way to request a review is to file an appeal. There are times when it may be more effective to file a writ with the appeals court. If the appeals court grants the writ, the trial court must modify the affected order.
• How long do you have to live with a criminal conviction on your record? If you have fulfilled all the requirements of your sentence or probation, talk to an expungements lawyer about clearing your felony record or misdemeanor public record. For a misdemeanor, you can ask for an expungement as early as one year after the date of sentence or completion of probation. Certain felonies can be expunged if they can be reduced to a misdemeanor.
• What are your expungement rights? Contact a lawyer who can explain the felony record or misdemeanor record law and how it affects your specific situation.

If you have been convicted of a crime and feel you did not get a fair trial, talk to a criminal appeals lawyer at Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff LLP. If you have served your sentence or probation and want an expungement, talk to an expungement lawyer at Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff LLP.

We are all former deputy district attorneys and we are all on your side. Our criminal defense lawyers are ready to protect your rights and develop your defense strategy.

Free consultation. Call now (866) 381-6922 or e-mail today.

Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff LLP, is a California Bar criminal defense law firm. Please call us, we have offices throughout Southern California including Ventura County, Orange County, or Los Angeles County.

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